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Wayfarer Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Property grounds
In-room dining
Exterior
Front of property
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is P5,793
P6,662 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
231 Commerce Street, Kaitaia, 0410

What's nearby

  • Okahu Estate Winery - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Ahu Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Far North Regional Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 20 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ahipara Viewpoint - 21 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Birdies Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peek a Boo - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Wayfarer Motel

Family-friendly motel
A poolside bar, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Wayfarer Motel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a billiards/pool table, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayfarer Motel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Asure Wayfarer Motel Kaitaia
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ASURE Wayfarer Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Wayfarer Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayfarer Motel?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayfarer Motel on May 10, 2025 start from P 5,793.08, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Wayfarer Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Wayfarer Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayfarer Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Wayfarer Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Wayfarer Motel located?

This family-friendly Kaitaia motel is steps from Okahu Estate Winery and Te Ahu Centre. Far North Regional Museum is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

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Wayfarer Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 171 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Renata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good room, recommended stop to whoever wants to have a break while travelling Northland.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

8/10 Good

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Rodney

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town walking distance lots of cafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff

Staff were extremely welcoming! Comfortable short stay..thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

6/10 Okay

vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Nice for a stopover Just needed an exhaust vent n shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukhvir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy units.thanks
Stayed 2 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

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

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Tidy and clean, no aircon, terrible smell and condition out the kitchen windows.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional Cleanliness, very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to have as a base. Close to shops and takeaways
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

akio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was safe car park and pretty convenient to stores and easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley and Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy and clean, friendly operators
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great

8/10 Good

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good basic motel with decent kitchen in room -- good location to explore 90-mile beach and Northland. Only negative was hot tub wasn't all that warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely poor service, old and broken down rooms, no A/C which made the room a sauna and we couldn’t fall asleep for hours. Shower not nice, kitchen not clean or fresh enough to cook in. Overall a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Gai

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Can hear the water taps running from upstairs room. I am STAYING IN ROOM 17 Make me feeling I had forgotten turn off the water because upstairs turning shower that noise i heard Place are cleaness and easy parking Comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for 2 nights 3days at Kaitaia then drove to Cape Reinga, Sand Dunes and 90 mile beach. What an awesome experience.
Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022