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Sydney, Australia

Excellent place to stay.

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 Jul 2024via mobile
This is an excellent place to stay in Paihia. From our unit, the views across the bay, were outstanding. It is only a very short walk to the shops, restaurants and the ferry across to Russell. We parked the car and walked everywhere.
The unit was exceptionally clean. It had a separate bedroom. The kitchenette had a large fridg, a small cooktop, ample crockery and cutlery. There is a guest laundry which is so useful when travelling.
The owners are very friendly and helpful.
Would definitely stay again.
Date of stay: June 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 17 March 2024 via mobile

We arrived late and tired and awakened fresh and full of energy thanks to the lovely couple / owners.
Perfect location, super clean room 🍀 and even a kitchenette with all you need !
Thank you very much from Marie et Marc ✈️ the South of France!!!!!

Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lyn and Ken Owners, Owner at Breakwater Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2024

Hello Marie and Marc
Sincere thanks for this fantastic feedback on your stay in our studio suite. Delighted it exceeded your expectations - have fun on the rest of your adventure in NZ.

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Reviewed 31 October 2023

We come back to The Breakwater Motel every year we’re in New Zealand. Must be 10 years since we first started to visit. Nowhere else to stay in The Bay of Islands for us. Great location, refurbished a few years ago and in amazing condition, AC, Sky cable TV & # 12 has heated floors. Lyn & Ken are knowledgeable hosts and know The Bay inside out. Hope to see them again real soon.

Martin & Sue

Room tip: We like room #12
Date of stay: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

A great motel in an excellent location although there is some traffic noise. We had an excellent unit with fantastic views. The unit was beautifully furnished with a good kitchen and great bathroom. Everything in Paihia is within walking distance.

Date of stay: October 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Requested view of sea of which we were given, beautiful view. Walking distance to everything. Clean and tidy. Lovely hosts. Top quality motel. Would stay again and will recommend to our friends and family.

Date of stay: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

July 2023 - Three night stay. Very nice property. Family run, friendly, very clean and orderly rooms, well appointed for self-catering, nice location across the road from water. Very walkable to the small town of Paihia and some great recommendations for local eateries from the proprietors. Very close (5 minute drive) to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, our primary objective. Our room was a one-bedroom seaview with a beautiful view onto Bay of Islands, and it was very suitable to our needs and very comfortable. Good Job!

Date of stay: July 2023
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