Waves
Location: 1 Kohu Street, Orewa, Orewa, nz
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Prime Beachfront Location:
Directly opposite Orewa Beach, Waves Motel offers stunning views and easy access to the sandy shores. Some rooms even provide beach views, enhancing your coastal experience.
Modern Amenities:
Enjoy the convenience of a 42" 4K Smart TV with free NETFLIX, Spark Sports, YouTube, and satellite channels in every air-conditioned apartment. Stay connected with free unlimited WiFi and relax in a spa bath available in most rooms.
Convenient Facilities:
Benefit from daily servicing, free on-site parking, and a kitchenette with a microwave in each apartment. With Orewa town centre just a 5-minute walk away, and Auckland City Centre a short 30-minute drive, Waves Motel is the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility.
Book now to experience beachfront luxury at Waves Motel!
Important Information
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Express check-in/check-out
- Tour desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Television in common areas
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
- Secured parking
- Beach toys
Rooms Available
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Waves Family Suite
This apartment features a spa bath and a balcony. There is 42" 4K Smart TV with free NETFLIX and satellite channels in the lounge area. The kitchenette provides a toaster, a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Waves Seaview Suite
This apartment consists of 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Waves Studio with Spa Bath
This studio features a spa bath and patio. Units feature a 42" 4K Smart TV with free NETFLIX and satellite channels. The kitchenette includes a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Waves King Suite with Spa Bath
This apartment features a spa bath and a balcony. There is 42" 4K Smart TV with free NETFLIX and satellite channels in the lounge area. The kitchenette provides a toaster, a microwave, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
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Waves Studio
This studio has a electric kettle, an electric stovetop and a microwave. It also has a 42" 4K Smart TV with free NETFLIX and satellite channels.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
-
Waves King Suite with Walk-in Shower
This apartment includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The air-conditioned apartment offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- CD player
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Sofa bed
- Bottle of water
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Key card access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Lee (9/5): -
- Melissa (7/5): Good for a night or 2. - Great location. Comfortable bed. Clean and tidy. Had what we needed. Pretty run down. Looks better in the photos. Lots of condensation. Needs a better shower curtain and extractor fan in the bathroom.
- Nikki (10/5): - A walk to main shopping center, right next to the beach, clean Ants ate our lollies
- eskrick (8/5): - Great location, sunny room with sea view and nice outdoor balcony, great spa bath, ample easy parking. đ
- Fribbens (9/5): - Clean and tidy room, nice view, great location Nothing
- Terrianne (6/5): Clean and tidy, but very impersonal. - Perfect location for what we needed. No staff onsite between 6.00pm and 9.00am. We had a problem in our room that we could not get any help with - no emergency contact, phone went straight to voicemail. One of the numbers published in the information belonged to a former staff member. Unsatisfactory.
- Deborah (10/5): -
- foster (8/5): Booked for a relaxing couple of days on the beach at end of 3 week holiday. It met that expectation. - Most of property was fine, definitely needs fan over kitchen area.
- Kathleen (10/5): Would like to stay here again - Great location, nice and quiet
- David (6/5): - The sofa is very uncomfortable to sit on for any time period. Rooms are starting to look a little dated and tatty. Room was very dark and the light above the work space did not work.
- Al (8/5): -
- Hilary (9/5): Weekend getaway - Handy to Orewa, always stay here on our little weekends away from Whangarei. Right on the beach for that morning walk Forgot to ask for a room with the spa, my fault.
Otherwise no problems
- Shaun (10/5): -
- Susan (6/5): - Very close to the beach and an easy walk to the shops, bars and restaurants
The room was large and had a small kitchenette and a separate bedroom and bathroom
The bed was large and comfortable Decor in the room was dated and although the bathroom was large, the spa bath had the shower in it and it was awkward to climb over the side of the bath
- Keith (10/5): - ease of check in and location
- Kuldeep kajal (6/5): -
- Madeleine (7/5): Nur fĂŒr eine Nacht auf der Durchreise und dann mit Zimmer zum Parking, nicht zur Strasse - Die Lage ist schön am Strand und in Gehdistanz zum Zentrum.
Grosses Zimmer mit Terasse. Das Bad ist alt und brÀuchte eine Renovierung. Unser Zimmer war zur Strasse und wir haben die vorbeifahrenden Auto nachts gehört.
FĂŒr den Jacuzzi brĂ€uchte es einen Pamir, da dieser zu laut ist. So ist das Baden keine Entspannung.
- Sharon (8/5): -
- Dave Mac (8/5): Lovely seaside location. Well named! - Excellent location, though some rooms with no outlook. Sea side (and sea / wind noise) is good - if you like that.
Plenty off street parking. V good laundry. Towel service daily. General interior a little 'tired'. Maybe one bed change in a 7 night stay. A small 'welcome pack' in the fridge is always nice. More than milk sachets.
- Robert (8/5): Enjoyable - Setting
- John (6/5): -
- Lynmaree (7/5): -
- joan (5/5): probably wont book there again - this motel is showing signs of needing a major update with facilities, particular upstairs, carpet and lobby very shabby,
- Andrea (9/5): Eine gepflegte und schön eingerichtete Unterkunft in perfekter NĂ€he zum Strand. - Sehr groĂzĂŒgiges, sauberes und gemĂŒtliches Appartement mit Meerblick.
Freundliche und hilfsbereite Mitarbeiter.
Gerne wieder.
- Christine (7/5): Great location and price - location Unfortunately there were noisey guests; music to midnight then again at 7am.
- FURY361 (9/5): -
- Melanie (7/5): - Comfortable bed, great location from the beach, quite big for a studio and kitchenette is handy/good size. A bit tired looking, needs some paint and patch work.
- Annette Aroha (8/5): Excellent stay for a night traveling North - We only stayed one night and everything in our room was perfect. Good space, clean and tidy, quiet.
- Julie (6/5): staff were great it was easy to find and the room was large - each was close Room smelled stale when we arrived, like old smoke
- Joanne (7/5): -
- Darlene (10/5): we had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing stay here - Everything was great, location, room facilities - could not fault anything. In particular enjoyed the door access to the room - the lock code was great - no need to carry around keys or swipe cards.
Overall we had a very enjoyable 3 days at Waves. no complaints at all
- AnĆŸe (8/5): -
- Nicky (10/5): -
- Steffen (8/5): Angenehme Unterkunft, aber strassenzugewande Seite vermeiden - Gute Betten, kleine KĂŒche, sauberes Nad Viel LĂ€rm seitens der StraĂe
- Jan (7/5): - Didn't have breakfast. Allgood.
- Chris (9/5): -
- Russell (8/5): Nice stay - Good sized rooms, comfortable and clean N/A
- Agnes (10/5): overall a great place to getaway, especially when u need a little break from a busy parenting life. - nice and private, overall good đ the sink tap nosal was loose but it was still in working condition
- Wilfred (10/5): - Nearness to sea, comfortable.
- Hanspeter (9/5): -
- bernadette (8/5): We will return, we enjoyed our stay. - Close to beach!
- Tony (6/5): Good location ideal for a short stay - this is a pretty good location. Very close to the beach you can just walk down and go for a swim. Very close to the restaurants. The motel is dated.. itâs a little rundown needs a bit of attention in places but itâs okay for a night or two but I think twice if I spend any longer than that. You are facing the main road so you do get a little bit of traffic noise but not much
- Gordon (10/5): -
- Ferreira (8/5): -
- Justine (7/5): -
- Edward (8/5): - Location
- René (6/5): Prima voor één nachtje als je je niet stoort aan een drukke weg en een muffe kamer. - Prima locatie op loopafstand van het centrum Aan een drukke weg.
De kamer rook erg muf.
- Gary (7/5): -
- Adrian (10/5): Overnight in Orewa - Spacious apartment. Very clean and comfortable. Great location and well equipped. Highly recommended đ Nothing
- Farrant (7/5): - Room was nice and tidy and clean. Bed was a little hard but slept ok
- Caroline (3/5): - Position For some reason we were given a disabled room - not comfortable at all
- Marc (10/5): -
- Nicky (10/5): -
- Kyle (9/5): -
- Martha Foss (8/5): comfortable room close to beach. - nice location, near beach- comfortable room- we ha the family room and it worked well for 4 of us. the front desk lady was nice could have nicer towels - they were thin- hallways and doors need painting
- Eberhard (9/5): -
- Choi (10/5): -
- Allison (8/5): - Short distance to beach and shops and cafes
- Brenda (8/5): - Very comfortable, nice and clean, very close to beach. Good value for money.
- Martin (8/5): Nice stay, convenient to the beach and shops - Closeness to the beach. Very comfy bed. Good shower
- Billy (9/5): Great location and clean room - Location. Just off plane in Auckland and good 50 minute travel from there. Central location in Orewa. Small with clean tidy room
- John (8/5): -
- Kathryn (4/5): In need of redecorating and updating. Staff very pleasant polite and helpful - No breakfast provided but location excellent The situation of the room.
Very dark as tucked below the outside stairs to the above units.
Absolutely no privacy sitting outside .
Everything was so tired and worn and needed updating and redecorating.
Even the curtains had holes in.
- Sandra (8/5): Would stay again! Loved Orewa! - Great property, great location! One day we didnât have H2O for a few hours (working on a plumbing issue), would have liked a heads-up vs a surprise.
- joan (7/5): Wonât stay there again, after staying there 3 times previously - Location Property is in need of maintenance
Fridge faulty
PowerPoint in bathroom faulty
Ironing. Board broken
Replacement also broken
Passage way to room very dirty
External steps dirty
- Husband (8/5): Our little get away. - The closeness to the centre but still far enough away not to be disturbed by any late night noise. The shower was in the bath tub, for older clientele like us this proved problematic.
- Michael (5/5): -
- Benjamin (10/5): - NIce person who checked us in...and very close to beach and fish and chip shops. Nothing...it was a perfect stay for one night.
- Aeron (8/5): -
- Branden (9/5): -
- Jill (4/5): You get what you pay for.. dissapointed.. - Location good, very close to the beach, but walking distance to the town centre,
It was very clean..the shower was very good, large bathroom.. The unit is too small for two people, there was nowhere to put your case, the inside chairs were extremely hard to sit on. Very sparsely equippedâŠThe outside chairs where extremely rickety so didnât give much confidence sitting on themâŠ
- Alison (8/5): -
- Natalie (5/5): - The location was good for us and close to the beach. The room had a damp musty smell which wasnât pleasant. It looked clean but definitely needed to be refurbished.
- Shelley (4/5): Disappointed with the room - The location was great, nice and close to town and the beach. Was also easy to find. Parking was good with enough space. The bathroom completely flooded when you used the shower, it was a disability friendly room which is ok, but it was extremely slippery after the shower water reached the toilet and sink. A squeegee was supplied to push the water back so obviously aware of the problem. The light from a bulb right in front of a window was on all night and it was right above the bed was very annoying. Over all the cost for the room was over what you would expect for the state of it.
- Sandra (9/5): - Proximity to the beach and town
- Michael (10/5): - Location to the best walking beach in Auckland area.
- Jill (8/5): -
- Martin (8/5): Convenient, room good size, adequate - Its location The hallway and the room carpet
- AnnoulaNL (6/5): -
- Trident (8/5): -
- Louise (3/5): We couldâve stayed at the Nautilus for the same premium price and will next time! - The location was great The unit had ants everywhere, the fridge which was very small was rusty all along the bottom, very old carpet that was stained and worn needing replacing. No lifts so only access to second floor units is via outside stairs. Overall, very tired old motel for paying premium prices and photos misleading.
- Scott (3/5): I wouldnât stay here again. - Great location and easy check in/ out The facilities are very dated, the carpet looked like it needed replacing 5 years ago. There were flies in the room.
- Kay (10/5): -
- Deborah (9/5): Room is comfortable, staff lovely - Location Being on ground floor
- Angela (5/5): -
- Drew (10/5): Excellent. Highly recommend -
- Kat (7/5): - Rooms were very comfortable. Appreciated the air-conditioning. Our room wouldn't. We were left standing in the corridor for about half an hour before the door lock finally worked.
- James (10/5): Great stay - Spa bath The curtains could see through them from outside
- Tamara (9/5): Great location and value for money - Location, comfy beds, lovely staff Needs some updating just pant really, bathrooms could do with some attention aswell.
- Alyson (7/5): Value for money - Clean comfortable ans hoos location.
Great value for money Not able to sit on the patio as not clear ans furniture not great.
- Daryl (6/5): I was disappointed with the tiredness of the motel. - Motel was tired.
- Kevin (8/5): -
- Andrew (10/5): - Right next to the beach. Lovely clean and well equiped
- Kat (8/5): -
- Tina (8/5): -
- Tatjana (9/5): -
- Anita (10/5): Perfect place, location and very friendly staff. - Clean and spacious. Good facilities and felt safe. Loved everything
- Helen (8/5): -
- Turua (2/5): - That it was close to the beach and town centre. The bed was comfortable aswel. I didnt like the fact I saw a cockroach on top ceiling and that the spa bath wasn't really clean. Part from that everything else was a winner. 4
- Patricia (7/5): -
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