Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground

3.5 star property

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Balcony
View from property
Outdoor pool
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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1 Old Wharf Road, Bay of Islands, Haruru, Northland, 0204
  • Place, Haruru Falls
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Paihia Wharf
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Paihia Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Studio, River View

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • Water view
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 King Bed, River View

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, River View

  • Water view
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Multiple Beds, River View

  • River view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground

This motel features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include barbecues.
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground, you're just a quick walk from Bay of Islands. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and kayaking
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 9 minutes on foot from Haruru Falls
As a guest of Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Haruru motel.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On a river

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

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 6:30 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous views from every room. Very friendly & welcoming owners. Upgrades of the rooms are planned but already very pleasant & clean. The pool is lovely and includes the views! A hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The manager was amazing and he tried being very accomodating which we really appreciate. Unfortunately, for the money payed at this time ($137.50) the place itself was highly disappointing. The room was extremely smelly (musty etc), the place was very outdated, the bed was not comfortable, there was mould on the walls of toilet, there was an issue with the water pressure in the shower and the night light on all night outside the room, which is understandable for safety but then there needs to be a black out curtain or something to block the light out. The view in the morning however was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place with beautiful views and great owners. Few minutes from Paihia, good walking trails up to waterfall or down to lake. P.S. Peter, thanks a lot for special attention and service 🙂🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed some much needed RnR, and we received that in Spades. Absolutely loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the property is probably overdue for some renovation as it is starting to show its age. however it was clean and comfortable and the owners were attentive to our needs and upgraded us to a more spacious room on arrival. situated out of town ,but within short drive of pahia.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hospitality. I would definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Located on bend in river close to Haruru falls

Motel is right on the bend on the river just after the Haruru falls. Some rooms (1-7) are on a level with the pool and barbecue area - first photo. The upper floor rooms have views over the river and 8-10 have views of the falls from their private balconies.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

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

Bel endroit

Superbe accueil chaleureux par le responsable du motel et à l’ecoute pour nous proposer des activités. Toujours prêt à rendre service. Chambre simple mais propre. A disposition barbecues et piscine. Superbe vue sur les chutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very comfortable and a lovely out look and surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

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

Room with a view

Small room with all the facilities you expect. Lovely view over the river, and from the pool, down to the falls. Friendly staff. TV doesn't get all the channels you expect, and the shower is warm. Close location to Paihia, Waitangi and the beach front.
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location with view of Haruru Fals

While somewhat disappointed upon seeing our room, this was a good choice for our three days from Auckland to Cape Reinga, on a good highway just outside Paihua, where decent restaurants were available. Although quite run-down in general, everything was very clean, relaxing swim before dinner in the nice pool where we chatted with several couples.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good base for getting around.

Our host was very accomodating telling us what we could see and do as tourists. The rooms though could do with an upgrade so the place could match the amazing view. We had a downstairs room that was quiet drafty. I'm sure it would be a great place to stay in summer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views, awesome staff to deal with, and nice rooms
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great views from the Pool

Facilities were clean and tidy and the hosts were lovely.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Excellent value

Only stayed one night, but would definitely stay again. Booked the luxury queen room and paid a reasonable rate for a solo traveller on a budget. Room opened out onto the skimming pool (great as it was a very hot day) with Haruru falls in the background. Around 3 miles from Waitangi Treaty Ground, this hotel was a similar distance from some great beaches and there would be more than enough to do for several days here (maybe not a whole week tho). Hotel doesn't offer food, but there are more than enough restraunts and a supermarket nearby to cope.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Comfortable and Convenient

A good spot to launch your tour of the Bay of Islands and Northlands.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

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

Very nice motel

It was so nice!! We really enjoyed our stay the room was really nice and we would stay there again and recommend it to all our friends and family!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good quiet location

Nice cool rooms in summer, pool is a bonus. Room was cleaned everyday and restocked with tea!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Simple mais correct.

Juste à cité des chutes, vue sur les chutes mais aucun commerce à proximité. Possibilité de faire une randonnée de l'hôtel jusqu'à Waitangi Treaty ground.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Great value, Great view, great stay :)

The wife and I chose to stay in haruru falls as a go between on our trip to cape reinga for a couple of nights, a stone throw from the sunny town of pahia and waitangi, it was an awesome stay and one of the highlights of our trip. Peter was a friendly host and gave a great rundown of things to see and do in the area as well as what was happening that weekend, as this was a birthday get away for the wife- it was awesome he recommended a great restaurant that suited our budget, the next morning he was keen to hear how we were going with our trip and was kind enough to take photos of us for us. Very friendly. Peter and his wife even walked us out at the end of our stay and invited us back next time we came up. Fantastic service :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Jozsef

Liked: Staff & service
Facilities: Modest; Value: Affordable; Service: Good, Friendly; Cleanliness: Tidy;
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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