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Waves Motel

4.0 star property
Waterfront motel in Orewa with free parking

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Welcome to Waves, where a tranquil atmosphere awaits amidst lush surroundings and a scenic street view.
Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room with a single bed, flat-screen TV, and a window offering a scenic beach view.
Relax on the spacious balcony with a view of lush greenery and a clear sky.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a balcony offering a seating area and garden views.
Modern kitchen with sleek induction cooktop, white drawer, and stainless steel faucet.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Waves Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Waves Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Living room

Waves Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931

What's nearby

  • Orewa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wenderholm Regional Park - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Snowplanet - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Big Manly Beach - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Little Manly Beach - 15 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Homa Kebab Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Drifter Coffee Nz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Captain Kerrs - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Waves Motel

Upscale motel near Orewa Beach
Waves Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage and beach towels
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Waves Motel feature comforts, such as private indoor hot tubs and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heated floors, showers and hairdryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waves Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waves Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waves Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waves Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Waves Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Orewa Beach and Victor Eaves Park. Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Maygrove Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Waves Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 599 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 599 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 599 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 599 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 599 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

Great place looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great location and amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

I thought it was a nice motel to stay, was only there for a nigh.t, room was really clean but it had a weird smell, but still nice and clean. The next time i book i would like to try the sun facing rooms or upstairs as it was a bit cold and dark where we stayed, the lady at reception was also very nice and i like that you opened your door with the last 4 digits of your phone number, Thanks WAVE, appreciated our one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Very friendly, clean and so close to the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Relatively quite and close to the beach to walk to town
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Comfortable, modern rooms (everything appears nearly new) situated just off the wonderful Orewa beach and walking distance of the beach front centre and shops. I would highly recommend to independent travellers with a car.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean and tidy. Unit serviced daily. Close to shops and all amenities. Super close to the beach. Ideal for daily walks. Restaurants, cafés and bars near by, within walking distance. Will definitely stay again. Very pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location and clean facilities Last minute booking and made it happen!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

I enjoyed my stay friendly staff and close to the beach. The condition.of the place did seem a bit rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Excellent spacious accommodation. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Close to the town center and beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Very good handle to the beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

8/10

Nice property right by beach short walk to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Very close to the beach. Nice and big room with a kitchenette.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

Convenient easy booking,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Gtest location but the room is in need of investment.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Good spot for a quick overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great location a minute's walk from the beach. Room clean and had all the usual amenities. Decor a bit past its best and road noise quite loud during the day as the room faced the main road through Orewa.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Nice rooms, great spa bath. Late checkout awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Will be staying again. good host, made things simple and understanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

The room we were given was an accessible room which wasn't a problem, but the bathroom being an open type shower we found it quite unsafe as the water went all over the floor which I feel was rather unsafe and slippery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Clean & tidy, but seems to be a mixture of new and old decor and paintwork. Great aircon & shower pressure. Friendly staff. Great having a little private patio area. Right by the beach & within walking distance to Town Centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025