4.5 Star Hotel

Breakwater Motel

1 Bayview Road, Paihia, New Zealand View Map

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Set on the Paihia waterfront in the heart of the Bay of Islands, this motel offers refurbished suites with free Wi-Fi directly opposite Paihia Beach. All suites offer a patio or balcony with sea or garden views. All Breakwater Motel suites feature cooking facilities and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Each suite has a bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Breakwater Paihia is just 1312 feet from tours to Russell and the Hole In The Rock. It is a 5-minute drive from Waitangi Golf Club and Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Restaurants, cafes and shops are all within 5 minutes’ walk. Kerikeri Airport is a 25-minute drive away.

383 Reviews

8.8Very Good
Cleanliness
9.4
Staff
9.2
Location
9.6

What Guests Say

  • “We really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable and roomy, great location in Paihia. We had a lovely outlook over the bay and grass…”
  • “Suite 10. Front row. Sea views. Waterfront views.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Beachfront
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Ground Floor Suite with Jetted Spa Bath1/4

Ground Floor Suite with Jetted Spa Bath

549 sqft • 2 Single, 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Suite with Partial Sea View1/4

Suite with Partial Sea View

549 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Deluxe Suite with Sea View - Water Front1/4

Deluxe Suite with Sea View - Water Front

453 sqft • 1 Double or 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
Suite1/4

Suite

302 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
One-Bedroom Suite1/4

One-Bedroom Suite

453 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.8
    Very Good

    Based on 383 reviews

    Location

    9.6

    Cleanliness

    9.4

    Staff

    9.2

    Overall Quality

    8.9

    Pros +

    • We really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable and roomy, great location in Paihia. We had a lovely outlook over the bay and grass outside our living room so it was lovely.
    • Suite 10. Front row. Sea views. Waterfront views.
    • Staff were friendly and accommodated my unusual check-in and check-out times. The room was tidy and well-appointed. The kitchen was sufficient to cook a quick meal. Location was fantastic. I have stayed here before and I will stay here again.

    Cons -

    • Tight parking.
    • The only slight downside is that with the window/ranch slider open, you can get road noise, so you need to depend on the air conditioning in summer. But a small price to pay for such a great view and amazing location.
    • No swimming or spa pool.
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    10GeorginaPosted on: 1-14-2026

    We really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable and roomy, great location in Paihia. We had a lovely outlook over the bay and grass outside our living room so it was lovely.

    9JohnPosted on: 1-11-2026

    Suite 10. Front row. Sea views. Waterfront views.

    Tight parking.

    9GraemePosted on: 12-29-2025

    Staff were friendly and accommodated my unusual check-in and check-out times. The room was tidy and well-appointed. The kitchen was sufficient to cook a quick meal. Location was fantastic. I have stayed here before and I will stay here again.

    The only slight downside is that with the window/ranch slider open, you can get road noise, so you need to depend on the air conditioning in summer. But a small price to pay for such a great view and amazing location.

    9ClemsPosted on: 10-9-2025

    The location is excellent. Just 50 metres to the town centre, restaurants and the ferry to Russell. The rooms are generous, well set out and have everything you need plus we had lovely water views. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

    No swimming or spa pool.

    8marialuisaPosted on: 6-15-2025

    Close to the centre. Lovely view over the bay

    Some road noise

    7DavidPosted on: 6-2-2025

    It nice and clean

    It only offer soap not body wash and 2 tiny bags shampoos that You need prepare by yourself

    10KathleenPosted on: 5-18-2025

    Beautiful property in a great location.

    Unfortunately you are on a busy highway and can be quite noisy.

    9JenniferPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Spotlessly clean. Comfortable spacious modern room. Everything we could have needed. Location awesome too. We had a balcony overlooking the bay which was lovely and was a very very short stroll to the ferry and main township.Staff we met all lovely and helpful.

    9BrettPosted on: 4-27-2025

    Great location overlooking the beach. Clean and tidy room. Friendly staff, fantastic service.

    8RonPosted on: 4-13-2025

    The view from our room was great but noisy in the morning. Clean and very comfortable bed.

    The furniture in the lounge was not comfortable.

    7GavinPosted on: 4-4-2025

    1. Could not operate the TV in the bedroom. Sky remote only worked on the TV in the lounge.2. Bed was very uncomfortable. Well worn in, time for a new replacement.3. Pillows need to be replaced.4. Two single lounge seats are very uncomfortable.

    8PaulPosted on: 3-29-2025

    Great views, steps away from the water and town centre.

    10RobinsonPosted on: 3-23-2025

    Location great, so close to township, beaches, wharf area for trips and ferry to Russell.

    9YukiPosted on: 3-19-2025

    Fabulous location, pleasant room. Very helpful staff, especially Annette at reception. I had a nice stay.

    The living room and bedroom are not as luxe as they appear in the photos but are fine. This was the most expensive accommodation of my trip and the beds in all the other places were like clouds but this one was borderline uncomfortable. I had hip pain every night because of the bed but at least it wasn’t hard. Mattress toppers might help if they are not going to replace the beds.

    10EricPosted on: 3-12-2025

    Friendly staff, clean and tidy room with all the things you need and a great view too.

    10RoyPosted on: 3-10-2025

    Given a choice of accommodation on arrival with no additional cost. Room had beautiful view across the Bay and it was in easy reach of numerous restaurants and takeaways

    Nothing all was exceptional.

    9MarilynPosted on: 3-6-2025

    The view was fantastic. The location was perfect for walking to the restaurants and wharf and swimming beach.

    Would have liked more comfortable outdoor furniture but not a deal breaker.

    9RoyPosted on: 3-3-2025

    Superb location near the waterfront.we selected an upstairs apartment with a full sea view. The facilities were excellent and recently refurbished.The hosts were engaging and offered plenty of local knowledge.

    The weather took a turn for the worse ?☹️

    9PamelaPosted on: 2-28-2025

    We booked a Deluxe Suite with Sea View - Water Front and the view over the water was spectacular. Lovely to be able to sit on the outside furniture and watch the boats & helicopters come and go. Staff were very helpful recommending restaurants for us to try.

    10KarenPosted on: 2-27-2025

    Lovely rooms, well.laid out. We had a balcony overlooking the beach at the front and woke to an amazing sunrise. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The location is close to everything, but still quiet.

    Nothing to dislike!

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Location

    Breakwater Motel

    1 Bayview Road, Paihia

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