Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is at 10:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Orewa Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Victor Eaves Park. It is 0.6 mi from Orewa – Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and 1.3 mi from Maygrove Park.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of NZD 30.0 per day, but specific policies regarding cribs and maximum occupancy are not provided.

Waves Motel Orewa, New Zealand - Comfort Awaits

Average nightly price at Waves by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$114
February	$113
March	$105
April	$101
May	$102
June	$103
July	$99
August	$97
September	$96
October	$102
November	$102
December	$111

What guests think

At Waves, guests praise the beachside location, spacious rooms with spa baths and kitchenettes, friendly staff, and easy digital check in, while noting dated finishes in places, occasional maintenance or housekeeping lapses, variable Netflix or TV, and some road noise.

Several reviews note musty odours in some rooms and slippery wet room bathrooms. Bed comfort varies, and some guests report sofa beds or mattresses needing replacement. Facilities like parking, patios or balconies and air conditioning are appreciated, but there is no elevator to upper floors. Expect a convenient, beach focused stay with solid comfort and occasional rough edges.

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Facilities

Common amenities include in-room spa baths, kitchenettes, air conditioning and digital keypad check in; parking and some patios/balconies are available. Some guests experienced spa jets or Netflix/TV not working, and there is no elevator for upper floors.

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Nina

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice rooms, great spa bath. Late checkout awesome

10

harley

Dec 30, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

awesome location great parking will definately come back🙂

10

Lena

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

On arrival, parking was available and check in was easy. The room had everything we needed, and the bed was comfortable. The spa bath was fabulous. We'd stay there again.

10

Judy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Matching the unit security code to customers' cell phone numbers is ingenious! The roomy unit layout was convenient, the kitchen sufficient for our needs. Comfortable bed and excellent shower.

8

Holly

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, no lift so had to carry suitcases upstairs, not very accessible

8

Jules

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A great clean, modern motel with balconies and the fresh air of the sea just a few mins away from your room. Lovely having a spa bath and a good strong hot shower. Things that marked it down were maybe some more blankets and had to ask for the linen for the sofa bed and when delivered no pillow cases. Some of the lights in the kitchen area were not working, they would have made a less harsh light for main living area. Lights

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gerald

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our intended room had not been cleaned so they moved us to another.The jets did not work in the spa tub and Netflix was not available throughout our occupancy in that room .The staff were very helpful in resolving the room issue but not the spa or Netflix.

8

Kirsty

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the spa bath and Netflix. Check-in and check-out was easy. Staff were friendly

8

THOMAS

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was on the 2nd floor and there is no elevator so it’s kind of hassle to carry up all our bags Other that everything else is fine and we like it

10

Matthew

Aug 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The checkin was the easiest i have ever stayed. Netflix was a bonus.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, with many noting tidy spaces and servicing. Recurring issues include slippery wet-room bathrooms, occasional musty odours, outside stairs/patios needing cleaning, and a few arrivals to rooms not yet cleaned.

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Tony

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff.

10

Michael

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room with big bathroom, excellent WiFi and comfortable bed. Great value for money.

8

Santa

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,366 nights

The inside of room 15 was clean and acceptable. The outside staircases are dirty and the patio area was dirty.

8

zena

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was great for where we needed to be , perfect location if beach was your thing as only 1 min walk if that Motel is a bit dated and the room we had was ground floor and although spacious it had the musty mouldy tropical smell which was not pleasant Staff very helpful as had trouble with door lock Had booked through hotels.com and an arrival package , drink and late checkout was not in room as reception was unaware

8

Benjamin

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant staff easy check in and good location but the property could do with a good clean to get rid of the green slime on stairs and leaves in the corridors …

10

Monica

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was to our satisfaction nice n clean

10

gerald

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We started in a questionable way but it was immediately dealt with by getting another room .The room assigned had not been cleaned yet .The next 2 nights were great .

8

wayne

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything ok apart from bathroom shower floor,quiet dangerous. Very unsafe slippery when wet.

10

Carole

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Clean and tidy. Unit serviced daily. Close to shops and all amenities. Super close to the beach. Ideal for daily walks. Restaurants, cafés and bars near by, within walking distance. Will definitely stay again. Very pleasant surroundings.

6

Carol

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were given was an accessible room which wasn't a problem, but the bathroom being an open type shower we found it quite unsafe as the water went all over the floor which I feel was rather unsafe and slippery.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and well equipped, but comfort and condition vary: several mention tired decor, mattress or sofa-bed discomfort, and some road-facing or mechanical noise. Wi-Fi is praised, though TV options lean to Netflix with limited channels.

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Paul

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, modern rooms (everything appears nearly new) situated just off the wonderful Orewa beach and walking distance of the beach front centre and shops. I would highly recommend to independent travellers with a car.

8

Christine

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely spacious room - especially the bathroom. Comfortable bed. Great location to the beach. Nicer curtains and carpets since the last time we stayed :)

8

Ingrid

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very nice, lots of facilities as well incl toaster, jug, coffee, cooker, microwave, couch, 2 chairs and large king bed. Unfortunately the mattress wasnt very good but apart from that very nice. Staff great too!

4

Noel

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was hard and had a lump in the middle, pillows were so low and had no substance. The fridge made loud noises the whole time.

8

Mary

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good, clean, handy to town centre & beach. Facilities were adequate for our 1 night stay. Only criticism is the pull-out sofa bed, pretty old and some broken springs - not a comfortable sleep for my daughter. Other beds were good. Amazing bathroom ☺️

8

Lester

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Liked: Handy to facilities (Orewa shops) and beach. Facilities at the premises were adequate. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very clean premises. Disliked: Traffic and road noise. Room interior could have done with paint/paper. Enjoyed our stay.

10

Courtney

Dec 4, 2023

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Amazing refreshed rooms, with great staff and moments away from the beach. Had a little road noise but really cannot complain it was such an awesome spot!!

10

William

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent spacious accommodation. Highly recommended

8

Fiona

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location a minute's walk from the beach. Room clean and had all the usual amenities. Decor a bit past its best and road noise quite loud during the day as the room faced the main road through Orewa.

6

Annette

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were terrible to sleep in, The kids (teenagers) beds were given a fold out sofa to sleep in we ended up putting the mattress on the floor with several blankets off the bed so they could have a decent sleep. For $1000 for 3 nights it was not cool at all. The lady that was cleaning the rooms was really nice.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with quick problem resolution and smooth, code-based check-in/out. A few noted minimal interaction.

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Tony

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room. Friendly staff.

8

Christine

Jan 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful and welcoming staff. Lovely spacious room - especially the bathroom. Comfortable bed. Great location to the beach. Nicer curtains and carpets since the last time we stayed :)

10

Elin

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We really enjoyed our time staying there. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Closed where we'd be.

8

Frank

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed many times and love the position and comfort. Friendly and helpful staff. There was a problem with our door making a strange sound which turned out to be caused by the wind. However the manageress upgraded us to a King Room so it didn't keep us awake! Very much appreciated! Will definitely be back!

8

christine

Mar 9, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Waves was a good place to stay. Nice and close to the beach, and not far from shops and restaurants. The place is much nicer than our previous few stays. It was previously looking very tired but some upgrading has been done. We did have an issue which was resolved by the friendly helpful staff member.

8

Victoria

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Like the digital door locking system. Everything was good and the men behind the counter were very pleasant and helpful. Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Thank you.

10

Natasha

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check in - I was going to arrive after reception closed but was texted check in details at 1pm that were easy to follow and room was ready and waiting when we arrived.

10

Amy

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a well-located motel. Not lots of frills, but VERY kind staff.

10

gerald

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We started in a questionable way but it was immediately dealt with by getting another room .The room assigned had not been cleaned yet .The next 2 nights were great .

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gerald

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is our 3rd night,1st check-in our room was not cleaned so they moved us . The staff person was gracious and moved us immediately. The spa bath did not work and not Netflix .2nd night everything was great . We did not use Ac so we did not notice any issue .

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Location

Excellent beachside location within a short walk of Orewa’s shops, cafes and restaurants. Some road-facing rooms report traffic noise.

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Rosali

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to the beach. Nice and big room with a kitchenette.

8

lynne

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the town center and beach

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Bruce

May 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is a very short walk to the beach and you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the smooth sand. Located north of the main Orewa shopping area it is still an easy walk to the restaurants. We were upstairs and had glimpses of the sea and the gently breaking waves. We would stay there again.

10

Kim

Feb 17, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We love that Waves Motel is just steps away from sandy beach of Orewa. Spacious motel with in-room spa. Motel 11 do had some issues with the spa plug n power switch which we had brought up to lady upon checkout. Will stay at Waves again as the location is great

10

Antonio

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, spacious rooms. Easy walking access to beach and short walk to town. Highly recommend!!

10

Tracy

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely location near the beach, with shops, bars and cafes within walking distance. The room was spacious and clean, looking forward to staying again soon!

10

Stephen

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and amenities

10

Tina

Jan 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location close to the beach, supermarket, shops and eating options. Great to have air conditioning and a kitchen, this motel is great for families and for exploring the beaches in the area.

8

Matt

Sep 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, just off the main road and quick stroll to the beach.

8

Fiona

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location a minute's walk from the beach. Room clean and had all the usual amenities. Decor a bit past its best and road noise quite loud during the day as the room faced the main road through Orewa.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $94	2	3 $129	4 $112	5 $95	6 $107	7 $123
8 $107	9 $104	10 $106	11 $104	12 $116	13 $127	14 $118
15 $111	16 $112	17 $107	18 $112	19 $111	20 $122	21 $112
22 $111	23 $108	24 $117	25 $104	26 $104	27 $117	28 $120
29 $104	30 $104

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

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Waves King Suite with Spa Bath

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Waves King Suite with Walk-In Shower

Studio, Jetted Tub

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18	19	20	21	22 $119	23 $114	24 $126
25 $93	26 $94	27 $100	28 $110	29 $116	30 $110	31 $130