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Waves Motel

★★★★ Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St, Orewa, 0931, Orewa, NZ

8.6 guest rating· 113 reviews

About this hotel

Discover the perfect seaside retreat at Waves Motel, where relaxation meets adventure just steps from beautiful Orewa Beach.

Luxurious Accommodations

Unwind in one of our 20 air-conditioned rooms, each featuring indoor private hot tubs and Smart televisions. With kitchenettes equipped with refrigerators and microwaves, you’ll feel right at home.

Outstanding Amenities

Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access to stay connected. Our facilities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and convenient luggage storage to enhance your stay. Free self-parking is also available onsite.

Prime Location

Positioned near vibrant attractions like the Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and stunning parks, your adventure awaits just a short walk away.

Book your unforgettable stay at Waves Motel now and experience the charm of Orewa!

Rooms & rates

Suite

Sleeps 5 · 40 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Studio, Jetted Tub

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Waves King Suite with walk-in shower

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

Sleeps 4 · 30 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Studio

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee/tea maker

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 3 · 25 m² · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchenette

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Beach towels
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.6113 reviews

+ Great location+ Helpful staff+ Nice amenitiesMusty smell in roomOld sofa bed
Cleanliness7.7
Service9.2
Location9.3
Room Quality8.2
Amenities8.2
Value for Money8.7

King suite was great; beach only metres away; town centre 10 minute walk; we extended our stay.

10.0

We loved our King Suite corner room. King sized comfortable bed, as long as you like a fairly soft bed. Plenty of space in both bedroom and living room ( though kitchenette had very little food prep space). Spa bath and loads of hot water. For multi-aspect outside patio and garden, giving sun most of the day, ask for Room 6. Great to have a car park, not car outside our door. Downside: fewer cooking utensils than in many motels and crockery very utilitarian. The pretty circular windows don’t open, but there is air con.

G9567DSbarbaras · READING, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND · 2026-03-17

Guest review

10.0

Everything was to our satisfaction nice n clean

Monica · 2025-10-12

Guest review

8.0

Room was very nice, lots of facilities as well incl toaster, jug, coffee, cooker, microwave, couch, 2 chairs and large king bed. Unfortunately the mattress wasnt very good but apart from that very nice. Staff great too!

Ingrid · 2025-09-27

Guest review

8.0

Location was great for where we needed to be , perfect location if beach was your thing as only 1 min walk if that Motel is a bit dated and the room we had was ground floor and although spacious it had the musty mouldy tropical smell which was not pleasant Staff very helpful as had trouble with door lock Had booked through hotels.com and an arrival package , drink and late checkout was not in room as reception was unaware

zena · 2025-09-26

Guest review

8.0

Enjoyed our one night this time around. Just a short break for two busy people. Room was clean and facilities adequate. Place needs a bit of tlc, but not bad enough to put us off coming again.

Stuart · 2025-09-15

Guest review

8.0

We have stayed many times and love the position and comfort. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a problem with our door making a strange sound which turned out to be caused by the wind. However the manageress upgraded us to a King Room so it didn't keep us awake! Very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!

Frank · 2025-08-03

Good to know

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.

Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Noise policy

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Guest type

Essential workers only - NO

Accessibility

No elevators

General

Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds

No cribs (infant beds) available

Pets

Service animals are allowed