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    Breakers Motel

    211 reviews
    #1 of 6 Hotels in Whangamata
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    318-324 Hetherington Road, Whangamata 3620, New Zealand
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    211 reviews
    #1 of 6 Hotels in Whangamata
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    • Excellent70%
    • Very good26%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
    Travellers talk about
    “hot tub”(13 reviews)
    “private spa”(9 reviews)
    “large supermarket”(5 reviews)
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    What's included
    Free Wifi
    Free Parking
    Pool
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Kitchenette
    Pets Allowed
    Spa
    Accessible rooms
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Private Balcony
    Free Breakfast
    Air Conditioning
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    4 Star Hotel
    Quality self contained motel accommodation overlooking a superb landscaped pool complex with waterfall. Large BBQ areas for great outdoor dining and enjoying the Whangamata sunshine. Spacious studio, one and two bedroom units with private spa and decks with views over marina and pool...
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    318-324 Hetherington Road, Whangamata 3620, New Zealand
    59.9 km to Tauranga Airport
    35 restaurants are within a 2 km radius
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    All reviewshot tubprivate spalarge supermarketshort walk into townfirst floornew world supermarketstayed for one nighteasy walklarge bathroomthe ground floorexcellent accommodationthoroughly enjoyed our stayon arrivalquiet roomtwo nightsfantastic placelovely town
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    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    A trip I will never forget.

    I stayed at breakers for two days for a winter getaway! Room was fabulous!! And service was impeccable. The lovely owners where so accommodating and meet my every need! Will definitely visit again! P.s the cat coco is juuuuuuust!!!!! Did I say fabulous! Thanks Ross...More

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    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    A perfect getaway

    A wonderful place to stay and get away from Wellington’s concrete jungle, amazing owners with great banter, beautiful rooms, owners happily answered and accomodated our questions and needs, will be back no doubt in the summer season.

    Thank LisaEB3
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Lovely mid-winter break

    Second time staying at Breakers Motel in Whangamata. First stay during summer was perfect so Breakers was an obvious choice! Wanted a mid-winter getaway to relax and do a bit of writing. Just like last time Megan and Ross were exceptional hosts, striking that lovely...More

    Thank Thomas C
    Response from sunshinewhangamata, Owner at Breakers MotelResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you Thomas for your review. It was nice to see you again. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Breakers on on the beautiful Paradise Coast and we look forward to hosting you again sometime. Ross & Megan

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Aggressive

    My family and I stayed for one night. We had an argument getting an extra blanket, and there was no hot water to fill the spa. The manager was aggressive and antagonistic towards us. By 9am the next morning there was still no hot water....More

    Thank Wizewaye
    Response from sunshinewhangamata, Owner at Breakers MotelResponded 6 days ago

    This group of six guests encountered a temporary hot water issue in their unit that was both unfortunate and unforeseen. We readily agreed to refund half the tariff for the inconvenience caused. Thankfully, they were able to use their spa later that evening. As a...More

    Reviewed 10 May 2018 via mobile
    Great place to stay

    This Motel is an excellent option if your wanting to stay somewhere in whangamata !! I stayed here 9 nights and have been overwhelmed with how comfortable they made my stay . The owners are on holiday but have selected a top notch lady to...More

    Thank justinroper86
    Response from 692meganl, Owner at Breakers MotelResponded 11 May 2018

    Thanks Justin for your fabulous review. We are delighted to hear Jenny provided you with the service you deserve in our absence. Hopefully we will see you on you next visit. Ross and Megan Levy

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    Top amenities
    Pool
    Free Parking
    Spa
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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    Free Parking
    Self-Serve Laundry
    Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
    Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
    Non-Smoking Hotel
    Room amenities
    Microwave
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    Heated pool
    Outdoor pool
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    US$92 - US$147 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    Kitchenette, Non-Smoking Rooms, Accessible rooms
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    Response from princess3016 | Reviewed this property |
    Approx 2.5 hours. However, if you are coming straight off the back of a long haul flight would not recommend doing such a long drive. Have a night in auckland then head down.
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    "All room are fine."
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    "If you enjoy a spa pool select a room with access to one."
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    "It all depends on whether you want a quiet room or you want a private spa, or be right next to the pool."
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    "Choose suite room and request a spa, or ground floor with direct access from bedroom to pool."
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