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Great location, clean and homely.

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Feb 2025
We stayed in a one bed apartment with our 6 year old who slept on a sofabed in the living area, which worked well and there was plenty of space for us all. Gorgeous views and close to town. Very helpful owners. The apartment was clean and well appointed. Exactly as advertised. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Date of stay: December 2024
Room Tip: Go for a first/top floor sea view apartment if you can!
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 1 December 2024 via mobile

Very comfortable hotel with beautiful ocean views. Managers were very friendly and offered great advice of things to do in Paihia. Rooms were a little dated but clean and comfortable. Pricing was extremely affordable.
Location was Perfect with just a short walk to the Main Street and marina areas.
Stayed for 3 nights and loved it

Date of stay: October 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Michelle C
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Reviewed 30 November 2024 via mobile

Great location in paihia. Close to town, shops and Russell ferry. Road/beach side unit so view was awesome and unit was not noisy at night. Beds were very uncomfortable and in need of replacement. Kitchen amenities good. Wifi was terrible, intermittent and often not available over our entire 4 day stay.

Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank mikebV9009RH
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Reviewed 30 October 2024 via mobile

Nice hotel , but don’t ask for another coffee for the plunger . You get one per room ( states on packet it’s for one person) so we were told to share the coffee between us . Funny .

We come up once a month these days but will go elsewhere now, somewhere where there’s no coffee rations. A shame really tbh. Oh well .

Room tip: Bring your own coffee
Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
Thank CameronTWS
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Reviewed 4 July 2024 via 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
Thank 255traveller255
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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
Thank latabledemariecassis
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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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