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Waves Motel

4.0 star property
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931
  • Orewa Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wenderholm Regional Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Snowplanet
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬
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Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Waves Studio

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waves Seaview Suite | View from room

Waves Seaview Suite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix

Waves Studio with Spa Bath

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Waves Family Suite | Living room

Waves Family Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Waves Motel

Waterfront motel in Orewa with free parking
This smoke-free motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a garden.
Waves Motel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and coffee/tea makers. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Orewa motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Waves Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Orewa Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Orewa Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Victor Eaves Park
As a guest of Waves Motel, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waves Motel also features dry cleaning/laundry services and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Orewa motel is smoke free.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Orewa
Waves Motel Motel
Waves Hotel Orewa
Waves Motel Orewa
Waves Motel Motel Orewa

Waves Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 592 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, clean and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Amie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relatively quite and close to the beach to walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toilet paper cheap and nasty needs upgrade.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found it strange that the bedroom did not have a window. It was the way the unit was designed but did not like not been able to open a window. Outside in the car park could be tidier to make a more attractive entry.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosali

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the beach. Nice and big room with a kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet Staff

This is a well-located motel. Not lots of frills, but VERY kind staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was on the ground floor and it was just lovely. The garden was very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wiremu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be staying again. good host, made things simple and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jannie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nose place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean facilities Last minute booking and made it happen!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great spa bath. Late checkout awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Stay

A lovely host , good location to stay for a break. Very happy to return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Crete

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient easy booking,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Byunghak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, no lift so had to carry suitcases upstairs, not very accessible
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the town center and beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel, Fallbrook

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property right by beach short walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mattie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were a stones through from a walk on the beautiful beach...The room was comfortable..and the front desk helped us with getting ice she was fast and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024