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Waves Motel

Property class: 4
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A hotel named 'Waves' with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and palm trees.
A modern hotel with a balcony, outdoor seating, and tropical landscaping.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa with a cushion, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931
  • Place, Orewa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Maygrove Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting, and a large window with curtains.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Waves Studio with Spa Bath

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

Waves Seaview Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a chair, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a painting.

Waves Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Waves Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waves Motel

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. Accommodation at this 4-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

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

Our customers tell us that 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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Orewa Beach and 6 minutes on 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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. 325 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 679 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

D.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, good staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Staff very helpful Clean room Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, air con, everything as advertised. Pretty flawless. Great place to stay bear the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Right close to the beach. Excellent location. Would stay here again. Staff was easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One night staycation from Auckland. Weather didn't play ball the whole time, but the room was perfect. Spa bath was essential and the bed was like a cloud. A fantastic stayoverall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot to stay, shower was grrat, bed was very comfortable. Cannot fault.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean room. Comfortable beds. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, excellent location. Not sure where the two free drinks were?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large apartment clean well equipped and near local amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff wonderful, easy to check in. Housekeeper lovely they left my daughter's teddies tucked into bed when they made it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, pull out sofa bed wasn’t the most comfortable but we made it work for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was only therebin.the evening + morning as i was moving house. Comfortable bed, good modern bathroom. Had everything i needed. Shower had mould around bottom edges + corner of ceiling. Otherwise a good stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miluska

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. Staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room with big bathroom, excellent WiFi and comfortable bed. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MOLLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good communication with the staff. AC worked great. The jacuzzi tub was excellent for tired, weary muscles.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great air con, room had everything, customer service fabulous and room tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We love that Waves Motel is just steps away from sandy beach of Orewa. Spacious motel with in-room spa. Motel 11 do had some issues with the spa plug n power switch which we had brought up to lady upon checkout. Will stay at Waves again as the location is great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and private. Felt safe Staff were very helpful Room needs some TLC
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cathy

It was nice to have an outdoor area right outside the room with table and chairs. Convenient access to the beautiful beach just a few steps away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026