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Wayfarer Motel

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Exterior
Family Room | Living area | TV
Deluxe Queen Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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231 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410
  • Place, Te Ahu Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Okahu Estate Winery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Far North Regional Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Queen Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About this property

Wayfarer Motel

Family-friendly motel with seasonal outdoor pool and Hot tub
Along with a poolside bar, this smoke-free motel has Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, an arcade/games room and a library are on-site.
Wayfarer Motel offers 25 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A seasonal outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Wayfarer Motel, you're just a quick walk from Okahu Estate Winery. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a poolside bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the pool bar
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, library and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals and a playground
  • Steps from Okahu Estate Winery and Te Ahu Centre
Wayfarer Motel offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. A library, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Wayfarer Motel. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kaitaia motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: NZD 11 to 13 for adults and NZD 11 to 13 for children
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 11 to 13 for adults and NZD 11 to 13 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Wayfarer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 194 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheers for the weekend. I like the room and see ya next year differently used you again , cheers Hope the drinks i left behine
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vijayanta

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome motel..best in kaitaia..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hot water turns cold to quick, shower need up grading with a little more pressure. Batteries in sky tv remote should be checked as our remote was not working. Staff is very friendly and took great care during our stay. Overall was a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.very friendly staff A+++
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyanne, Auckland

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe have full instructions on how to use the cooktop stove its not just turn the switch. One of the staff came and showed us which was awsum
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy stayed there many of time's now..best in kaitaia
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room was clean..and 2mins walk to town...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better love next time

Yes it was Satisfactory...Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Rodney, Whangarei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in great. But after that it was down hill. I think there is emergency housing at this motel which was not explained otherwise I would not have booked. Wouldn't recommend and won't be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and pleasant

Clean and pleasant stay. Ideal as stop on trip further north.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I woke up at 3am with big roaches on the bed, i immediately pack my things put the room key in the mailbox and will never come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for visiting cape. Motel was fine. Budget for budget prices. Everything was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation available at short notice during the holiday period. Welcoming lady at reception. Reception open until 8.00pm which is great if one arrives late or is delayed. Breakfast served to your room on time. Clean and functional facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and tidy. I arrived early and was allowed to store my luggage in the office till the room was available. I was then directed to a cafe where I could get a lovely breakfast which was discounted. I would come back here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhvir

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy units.thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025