TripAdvisor Reviews - Breakwater Motel Feed

Nice motel - booking experience needs improvement

James H, Auckland Region, New Zealand — Sun, 12 May 2013 01:52:00 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

Stayed in Pahia the weekend after Anzac Day during a tour of the north. We were a party of 4 stopping for just the one night before our return to work. The motel was immaculately decorated and...

Brilliant Location

AlanB145, Buxton, United Kingdom — Sat, 04 May 2013 09:46:47 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

During many weeks of travelling around New Zealand we stayed at the Breakwater Motel, Piahia and having stayed in many motels, this one was beyond our expectations, with an appartment overlooking the...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:04:36 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hullo Alan B Thanks for taking the time to do a review on our piece of Paradise. It is great to hear you have seen a good part of our country and have enjoyed Paihia before. It gives us so much...

Overall, this place is average.

cambridge20, Auckland Central, New Zealand — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:22:15 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars

To start with, this place is not new but an older motel with a refurbishment and it shows.On arrival we were immediately asked to pay, not just take a credit card swipe. On asking for a morning paper,...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:26:09 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Dear Cambridge20 Thanks for taking the time to do a review on our Motel. As an ex motelier you are bound to have an "expert" opinion on everything as we can see by your other reviews. You are...

Every city in NZ should have a motel like this

NZLongTermTraveller, New Zealand — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:23:15 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

During our many months of travelling in New Zealand, we've collected quite some experience with motels. 9 out of 10 cities don't have a motel that is worth a recommendation, but Paihia definitely has....

Good for a few days in Paihia

Unpossible, Denver — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:25:50 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We happened to pull up to this place at the beginning of our search for a place to stay for a few nights in Paihia. Two of the benefits of shoulder seasons were a) they had plenty of open rooms and b)...

Absolute Excellence

J W, Brisbane, Australia — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:38:35 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

One couldn't wish for a more welcoming, clean, comfortable and convenient location. Definitely deserves a mega tick and we have no hesitation in recommending this to others. Shops, restaurants,...

Great Position

Christine O, Auckland Region, New Zealand — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:10:10 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really enjoyed our stay here and the owners were very welcoming and friendly. Breakwater Motel is situated centrally in Paihia and the units have been recently renovated to a very high standard....

Great Location

NTH01, Auckland Region, New Zealand — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:31:35 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Nice rooms, and good location enabling you to walk left or right and take in the town and beaches. Best takeaways in NZ is walking distance. Waitangi Grounds are a must do. The owners were very nice...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:59:08 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hello WTH01 Thanks for taking the time to review our lovely Motel. We agree the location is the best end town, being at the quiet end and having views from the most rooms in town. The town is...

A nice stay, but...

toja69, Blenheim, New Zealand — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:57:15 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elected to stay in their 'best' unit which was on the front corner, it was sunny, warm and had great views across the Bay, but I was surprised at the road noise which started about 5.30 am which put...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:56:13 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hello Toja69. Thanks for review. Thanks for bringing the problem to our notice whilst on site enabling us to rectify the issue immediately for you to enjoy your stay. Good to read there were...

The Best Position in Paihia!

Lind-Fran, Sydney — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:28:40 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Breakwater Motel has one of the best positions in Paihia with a lovely view of the harbour from several of its units. There are other units towards the back of the property with no view that are a...

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A TripAdvisor Member — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:53:34 GMT

TripAdvisor traveler rating: 0 of 5 stars

Hello Lind.Fran Thank you for your time taken to review our Motel. Must agree that it is a shame that the road through Paihia runs in front of all the Waterfront Accommodation in Paihia. The...