336 Puketona Road, corner of Puketona & Old Wharf Road, Haruru, 0271
What's nearby
Haruru Falls - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Paihia Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Opua Forest - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Kerikeri (KKE-Bay of Islands) - 16 min drive
Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 126 miles/202.8 km
Restaurants
Cbk Craft Beer and Kitchen - 5 min drive
Marina Cafe Opua - 12 min drive
Hone's Garden - 29 min drive
Paihia Wharf - 5 min drive
Charlotte's Kitchen - 5 min drive
About this property
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Bay of Islands. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with on-site kayaking.
Languages
Dutch, English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Does Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground also has an outdoor pool.
Does Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes cookware and a fridge.
Does Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground like?
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground is located by the river, a short 3-minute walk from Bay of Islands and 8 minutes' walk from Haruru Falls.
Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2023
Gorgeous views from every room. Very friendly & welcoming owners. Upgrades of the rooms are planned but already very pleasant & clean. The pool is lovely and includes the views! A hidden gem.
Nicky
Nicky, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
4/10 Fair
30 July 2022
The manager was amazing and he tried being very accomodating which we really appreciate.
Unfortunately, for the money payed at this time ($137.50) the place itself was highly disappointing. The room was extremely smelly (musty etc), the place was very outdated, the bed was not comfortable, there was mould on the walls of toilet, there was an issue with the water pressure in the shower and the night light on all night outside the room, which is understandable for safety but then there needs to be a black out curtain or something to block the light out. The view in the morning however was fantastic.
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 June 2021
Very nice place with beautiful views and great owners. Few minutes from Paihia, good walking trails up to waterfall or down to lake.
P.S. Peter, thanks a lot for special attention and service 🙂🙂🙂
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2021
We needed some much needed RnR, and we received that in Spades. Absolutely loved the place
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2020
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2020
the property is probably overdue for some renovation as it is starting to show its age. however it was clean and comfortable and the owners were attentive to our needs and upgraded us to a more spacious room on arrival. situated out of town ,but within short drive of pahia.
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jan 2019
Wonderful hospitality. I would definitely return again.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Jan 2019
Located on bend in river close to Haruru falls
Motel is right on the bend on the river just after the Haruru falls. Some rooms (1-7) are on a level with the pool and barbecue area - first photo. The upper floor rooms have views over the river and 8-10 have views of the falls from their private balconies.
Paul
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2018
very comfortable and a lovely out look and surroundings
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2017
Room with a view
Small room with all the facilities you expect. Lovely view over the river, and from the pool, down to the falls. Friendly staff. TV doesn't get all the channels you expect, and the shower is warm. Close location to Paihia, Waitangi and the beach front.
Matt
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Mar 2017
Great location with view of Haruru Fals
While somewhat disappointed upon seeing our room, this was a good choice for our three days from Auckland to Cape Reinga, on a good highway just outside Paihua, where decent restaurants were available. Although quite run-down in general, everything was very clean, relaxing swim before dinner in the nice pool where we chatted with several couples.
Diane
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
22 July 2016
Good base for getting around.
Our host was very accomodating telling us what we could see and do as tourists. The rooms though could do with an upgrade so the place could match the amazing view. We had a downstairs room that was quiet drafty. I'm sure it would be a great place to stay in summer.
Sam
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Apr 2016
Great views, awesome staff to deal with, and nice rooms
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2016
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Mar 2016
Great views from the Pool
Facilities were clean and tidy and the hosts were lovely.
Verified traveller
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Mar 2016
Excellent value
Only stayed one night, but would definitely stay again. Booked the luxury queen room and paid a reasonable rate for a solo traveller on a budget. Room opened out onto the skimming pool (great as it was a very hot day) with Haruru falls in the background. Around 3 miles from Waitangi Treaty Ground, this hotel was a similar distance from some great beaches and there would be more than enough to do for several days here (maybe not a whole week tho). Hotel doesn't offer food, but there are more than enough restraunts and a supermarket nearby to cope.
Marc
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6/10 Good
13 Feb 2016
Comfortable and Convenient
A good spot to launch your tour of the Bay of Islands and Northlands.
Neil
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10/10 Exceptional
27 June 2015
Very nice motel
It was so nice!! We really enjoyed our stay the room was really nice and we would stay there again and recommend it to all our friends and family!!
Hanna
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2015
Good quiet location
Nice cool rooms in summer, pool is a bonus. Room was cleaned everyday and restocked with tea!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
29 Oct 2014
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2014
Great value, Great view, great stay :)
The wife and I chose to stay in haruru falls as a go between on our trip to cape reinga for a couple of nights, a stone throw from the sunny town of pahia and waitangi, it was an awesome stay and one of the highlights of our trip. Peter was a friendly host and gave a great rundown of things to see and do in the area as well as what was happening that weekend, as this was a birthday get away for the wife- it was awesome he recommended a great restaurant that suited our budget, the next morning he was keen to hear how we were going with our trip and was kind enough to take photos of us for us. Very friendly. Peter and his wife even walked us out at the end of our stay and invited us back next time we came up. Fantastic service :)