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    Breakwater Motel

    690 reviews
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    1 Bayview Road | Bay of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand
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    4.5
    690 reviews
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    “great location”(86 reviews)
    “waterfront suite”(15 reviews)
    “underfloor heating”(8 reviews)
    1 Bayview Road | Bay of Islands, Paihia 0200, New Zealand See on map
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Excelent

    Wonderful experience. Staff polite, room clean and with qualities amenities . Hot shower, the room was warm all the time, spacious room, bed confortabel, wifi very good, winter rate was very good , parking space and location wonderful. Congratulations for the owners.More

    Thank jorgeotavio
    Response from OwnerBW1, Owner at Breakwater MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Kia Ora jorgeotavio We are most grateful for your awesome review. We, being Ken and I the owners plus our wonderful team, strive each day for our guests to experience what you have with us. Thank you for sharing your experience with fellow travellers. Kind...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    An excellent motel

    We had three nights in this clean and beautifully maintained motel. The owners were most helpful with storage of our bikes. The motel is ideally situated ,three minutes walk from the village and the Russel ferry. Highly recommended.

    1  Thank Geoffrey H
    Response from OwnerBW1, Owner at Breakwater MotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Geoffrey H Thank so much for your fabulous review and your recommendation. Kind Regards Lyn

    Reviewed 16 May 2018
    Customer Service and fascilities

    Very good rooms and facilities are really good. Rooms are very clean and tidy. Customer service is good. Price is bit high and location is handy to town center and beach. Spa was not working in the rooms, and management advised that we should not...More

    Thank Premkumar K
    Response from OwnerBW1, Owner at Breakwater MotelResponded 17 May 2018

    Hi Premkumar K Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at our motel. I find your comment about the price being a bit high interesting as you were quoted the price telephonically before you booked with us so you had the opportunity...More

    Reviewed 12 May 2018
    Aweasme base in the Bay of Islands

    My wife and I stayed for 3 nights recently at the start of our NZ holiday. Would thoroughly recommend this establishment due to cleanliness, fully refurbished bedrooms and bathroom with a great shower, free wifi and full satellite TV. The location is great, within walking...More

    Thank Biddleonia
    Response from OwnerBW1, Owner at Breakwater MotelResponded 17 May 2018

    Hi Biddleonia What a wonderful comprehensive review - Thank you SO much! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your holiday in this beautiful country and thanks for the recommendation. Kind Regards Lyn

    Reviewed 28 April 2018
    Perfection

    We stayed here 2 nights and the Breakwater was everything we had hoped for, including the amazing views from the bedroom and living room. I spent a lot of time on the balcony simply admiring the garden and water views. The location is perfect -...More

    Thank Anne D
    Response from OwnerBW1, Owner at Breakwater MotelResponded 29 April 2018

    Hi Anne D Wow what an outstanding review - thank you so much and glad that the Waterfront Suite ticked all the boxes for you. Kind Regards Lyn

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    BrianH422
    6 May 2017|
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    Response from OwnerBW1 | Property representative |
    Hi Brian We do have both Waterfront Suites (ocean view) and Lower Seaview Suites (no ocean view) available for February and March 2018. Do have a look at our website for great images and descriptions of the units... More
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    22 April 2017|
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    Response from OwnerBW1 | Property representative |
    Hi Stu Thanks for your enquiry. We do offer free wireless onsite. We would appreciate the origin of the complaints you are referring to. Many thanks Kind Regards Lyn
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    Response from OwnerBW1 | Property representative |
    Hi Stu Breakwater Motel is a motel with rooms that are self contained and serviced daily. Kindly refer to our website for the room options we offer. breakwatermotel co nz Thank you Kind Regards Lyn
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