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Blue Water Motel
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#2 of 4 hotels in Tairua
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The Blue Water Motel is one of the closest motels to Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. Clean, comfortable and affordable motel accommodation in the seaside town of Tairua. A perfect base for exploring the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. We have a range of self contained units, a hot indoor spa pool, free WiFi, BBQ, kayaks and fishing rods. Located opposite harbour beach and a flat 2 minute walk to shops and restaurants.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Hot bath
Breakfast available
Canoeing
Diving
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Parking
Wifi
Golf course
Horseback riding
Fishing
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Electric blanket
Bath / shower
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenware
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Centrally Located
Languages Spoken
English
Location
213 Main Road, Tairua 3508 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 64 out of 100
64
15 Restaurants
within 1 kilometer
2 Attractions
within 1 kilometer
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We drove from Auckland to Tairua on the second day of our holiday in NZ. We didn’t know what to expect of motels but we were nicely surprised when we found a room that was just the ticket for a short stay. It was very clean and comfortable and had a good range of equipment, plus a table and chairs outside on a balcony. There is a guest laundry which is reasonably priced and well equipped plus a spa pool.
The motel is within a short walk of the town which has a number of places to eat (including a great chippy) an ice-cream shop, bars, general shops, a supermarket and a bakery. There are also some lovely walks to the estuary and the beaches.
The Coromandel is a beautiful part of NZ with lots of interesting places to visit. Wish we could have stayed longer.
The owners of the motel were great hosts and provided lots of helpful information about our onward journey and local attractions.
The motel is within a short walk of the town which has a number of places to eat (including a great chippy) an ice-cream shop, bars, general shops, a supermarket and a bakery. There are also some lovely walks to the estuary and the beaches.
The Coromandel is a beautiful part of NZ with lots of interesting places to visit. Wish we could have stayed longer.
The owners of the motel were great hosts and provided lots of helpful information about our onward journey and local attractions.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry Roberts, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 15 Mar 2020
Hi Thank you for your lovely and very comprehensive review. We are happy that you had a good stay and enjoyed your selves. Kind regards Barry and Sue #ourlittlesliceofparadise
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Barry and Sue are fantastic hosts. a wee out of the ordinary chore completed for us made the trip more special. Very tidy unit, quiet and all the mod cons on hand. Will definitely be back! More than satisfied with the service and location. Top marks
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry Roberts, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 8 Apr 2021
Hi Thank you for your lovely review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. We would be more than happy to host you another time. Kind regards #ourlittlesliceofparadise
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At first glance I wasn’t so sure - The room is a chalet - so close to the road but it wasn’t a problem!
It was very comfortable, lovely bed & very, very clean. The owners obviously take pride in their accommodation.
Warm welcome as well.
It was very comfortable, lovely bed & very, very clean. The owners obviously take pride in their accommodation.
Warm welcome as well.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry R, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 18 Jan 2020
Hi Thank you for your review and thank you for noticing the effort we make to keep the motel clean. We are pleased that you had a good stay. Kind regards Barry and Sue #ourlittlesliceofparadise
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Thank you Barry for accomodating my last minute phone request for a room. Wasn't too sure what to expect once we arrived but it was perfect and situated so close to everything. You were the perfect host by showing us the tourist spots and advice on where to go. We will definitely be back. Cheers, Ferlin
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Date of stay: March 2020
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This is our 3rd visit. This motel is so awesome. Very friendly owners. Great location. Amazing prices and the cleanest rooms ever. Great work you guys. Most definitely worth a visit. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry Roberts, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 23 Aug 2020
Hi Thank you for your review and we are pleased that you like our motel. We are always pleased to see happy repeat custom. Kind regards Barry and Sue #ourlittlesliceofparadise
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I am traveling around the North Island of New Zealand with 3 mates. We stumbled across the Blue Water Motel after a day of driving and sight seeing.
The owners are super friendly and very hospitable. The location is perfect being walking distance from the high street. There are a number of walks and beaches in close proximity also.
The rooms are modern, clean and very well appointed. There is a proper shower for those of you like me who don’t like bath showers. Good selection of channels on TV so you can unwind before going to bed.
Thanks for a great stay.
The owners are super friendly and very hospitable. The location is perfect being walking distance from the high street. There are a number of walks and beaches in close proximity also.
The rooms are modern, clean and very well appointed. There is a proper shower for those of you like me who don’t like bath showers. Good selection of channels on TV so you can unwind before going to bed.
Thanks for a great stay.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Easy access to all the local sites.
Clean well equipped room with comfortable bed.
Very friendly owner with lots of good local advice. Including for hot water beach.
Good value, would be perfect with a/c. Room fan was noisy.
The town is quite low key but has all you need, including fuel, a small supermarket and restaraunts.
A great base from which to explore.
Clean well equipped room with comfortable bed.
Very friendly owner with lots of good local advice. Including for hot water beach.
Good value, would be perfect with a/c. Room fan was noisy.
The town is quite low key but has all you need, including fuel, a small supermarket and restaraunts.
A great base from which to explore.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry R, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 17 Mar 2019
Hi Thank you for your review and we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay here. Kind regards Barry and Sue #ourlittlesliceofparadise
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We were so happy with this accommodation! From the moment we arrived we were made so welcome by the manager Barry who couldn't have been more helpful - his knowledge of the area was extensive. Our room was very comfortable, generously furnished including a small kitchenette and from our verandah we had views over the bay. We enjoyed our walk to the summit of Mt Paku which was a bit of an effort for a couple of relatively unfit 60 year olds but well worth it for the outstanding 360° views of Tairua. This motel is in a great position just a short walk over the bridge to town. Thanks again for a delightful stay Barry and Sue.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Barry R, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 16 Mar 2018
Hi Thank you for your review. We know we are lucky to live in a beautiful part of the world and are very happy when guests can enjoy it too. Our little slice of paradise can be an absolute stunner, we are pleased that we were able to help make your stay enjoyable. Kind regards Barry and Sue
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A friend who has moved to Tairua recommended the Blue Water and we're so glad they did. A friendly welcome, lovely chalet with views and outside space to chill out and all within easy walk of restaurants etc. Paul even provided spades for our trip to Hot Water beach.
There's so much to do in the area and we loved it so much we stayed an extra night. So much better than the bigger impersonal motels we've stayed in in other towns.
There's so much to do in the area and we loved it so much we stayed an extra night. So much better than the bigger impersonal motels we've stayed in in other towns.
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Take a look at all the chalets available, the views vary, ours was at the top.
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Response from Paul D, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 27 Dec 2015
Thanks heaps for staying with us and for taking the time to leave us a review. So pleased that enjoyed The Coromandel and all that it has to offer. Your friends certainly picked a nice place to relocate to - we've been in Tairua 10 years now and it truly feels like paradise. cheers, Paul & Natasha
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I stayed here for 2 nights in December. The owner in very helpful and knowledgeable about what to do / where to go.
The room was clean, had a kitchen and a small deck. There is an opportunity to do laundry at a cost of $4 for the washing machine (with free powder and fabric softener) and then you can then either hang them up on the washing line to dry for free or use the dryer for $5.
There is a free-to-use hot tub and free- to-use kayaks available plus spades to use at Hot Water beach, again, no charge.
There is no Sky TV, only Freeview but the free WiFi is very fast and there is no data limit.
Overall, a very good place to stay - I would definitely go back if in the area again.
The room was clean, had a kitchen and a small deck. There is an opportunity to do laundry at a cost of $4 for the washing machine (with free powder and fabric softener) and then you can then either hang them up on the washing line to dry for free or use the dryer for $5.
There is a free-to-use hot tub and free- to-use kayaks available plus spades to use at Hot Water beach, again, no charge.
There is no Sky TV, only Freeview but the free WiFi is very fast and there is no data limit.
Overall, a very good place to stay - I would definitely go back if in the area again.
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Date of stay: December 2013
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Response from Paul D, Owner at Blue Water Motel
Responded 12 Dec 2013
Thank you so much for your kind comments and really pleased that you and your Mum enjoyed your stay in Tairua. Enjoy the rest of your travels and say hello to Yorkshire for me when you eventually get home !!! cheers, Paul & Natasha
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Hi Paulina
Sorry can't manage that one for you. If you look on our website you can see all our rooms that are available. The family unit that is available for the first two of those dates is priced for minimum of four people, after that we have a studio available.
Kind regards
Barry and Sue
"We had the room closest to the main road but did not find the noise a problem. The room also had a partial view of the sea :)"Read full review
"The family unit (7) is directly below the owner's accommodation and there's a fair bit of noise leakage between floors"Read full review
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LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandWaikato RegionCoromandel PeninsulaTairua
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Water Motel
Which popular attractions are close to Blue Water Motel?
Nearby attractions include Heaven & Earth (0.3 km) and The Little Gallery (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Blue Water Motel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Which room amenities are available at Blue Water Motel?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Blue Water Motel?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Blue Water Motel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Manaia, The Pepe Cafe, and Out of the Blue Cafe.
Is Blue Water Motel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.05 km away from the centre of Tairua.