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Waiheke Island Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Anzac Bay

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Exterior
Garden Studio | Living area
3 Bedroom Family House | Living room
Children's play area - outdoor
Garden Studio | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Whakarite Road, Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland, 1081
  • Place, Anzac Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wild on Waiheke
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tantalus Estate
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪101 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Studio

Garden Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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2 Bedroom Family Unit | Living area

2 Bedroom Family Unit

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 Bedroom Cottage | Living area

1 Bedroom Cottage

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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3 Bedroom Family House | Living room

3 Bedroom Family House

  • Garden view
  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

2 Bedroom Homestead

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Erua Road Cottage

Erua Road Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Family Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

2 Bedroom Homestead House including Studio

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Cottage

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Homestead House

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Family House

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

2 Bedroom Homestead House Including Studio

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

One Bed Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Queen Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Family Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Family Bungalow

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Waiheke Island

Ostend stay.With a stay at this Ostend motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Anzac Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Goldie Vineyard. Wild on Waiheke and Tantalus Estate are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Catherine Mitchell Arts Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anzac Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palm Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wild on Waiheke - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tantalus Estate - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Auckland Britomart Station - 88 min drive
  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rangihoua Estate - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shot Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bisou - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ki Maha - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Farley's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Waiheke Island Motel

3-star motel near Anzac Bay
As a guest of Waiheke Island Motel, you'll find an indoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waiheke Island Motel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Waiheke Island motel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Waiheke Island Motel offers 14 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Waiheke Island motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 40
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
Late check-out fee: NZD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per stay.

Property payment types

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 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Midway Motel Waiheke Island
Midway Motel
Midway Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island Motel Motel
Waiheke Island Motel Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island Motel Motel Waiheke Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waiheke Island Motel to the airport?

Waiheke Island Motel is 35.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waiheke Island Motel?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waiheke Island Motel on Jun 13, 2026 start from CA $120, 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.

Does Waiheke Island Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waiheke Island Motel.

How close is Waiheke Island Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Onetangi Beach and 1.1 mi (3-min drive) from Shelly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waiheke Island Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Waiheke Island Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children. It's available every day from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Waiheke Island Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Waiheke Island Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs NZD 40 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Waiheke Island Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Waiheke Island Motel have a pool?

Waiheke Island Motel features an indoor pool.

Does Waiheke Island Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waiheke Island Motel to downtown Waiheke Island?

Waiheke Island Motel is 3.6 mi away from Waiheke Island.

Waiheke Island Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 127 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean spacious room, perfect for our 3 night getaway Staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rose

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Petra

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sabrina Quan Quan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The batch was spacious and had everything we need. It was clean but interior was definitely dated. We did like the location, close to bus stops, grocery stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Staff & service
No staff and no housekeeping over the weekend, room wasn’t serviced at all during our 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sure was and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Comfy, warm, well kitted out kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had everything stated but the property had started to date. The photos didn’t reflect the room we ended up with. It was clean and tidy and was adequate for what we needed. Only interaction with staff was at the end when they had started to clean the room before we had actually checked out (we had gone for breakfast).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jackie

Disliked: Staff & service
-10 out of 5. Paid $250 US. ,440nz. I saw Kelly in town and told him a few things needed. Such as replacing a broken can opener. TP. He says, request coming. Well it never came. We were later told that those items will not be provided. Hum. Ok. Is he scamming his guests? I left a note saying there were safety issues, would Kelly like me to review them. No response. I left a note because the office is never open. I stayed there in December for 15 nights. Saw Kelly for a few minutes the whole time. Smoke alarm had to be reset. Which little 5 foot me, had to climb on a chair and whack it with a broom. Fridge door wouldn't shut because the freezer was caked in ice. Toilet wouldn't stop running. I'm not a complainer. But this was over the top terrible. I have family in waiheke. They told me to not ever stay there again. There are many other options.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Didn't see a soul, overpriced, pool spa bad condition not usable, broken chair leg, dirty cups! Saved by comfy bed and good shower pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So tropical beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dane

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very accommodating. They checked me in a bit early and held my luggage and food until I could check into a different accommodation 400 metres away. They were so nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Despina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the size of it and it has everything for self contained. But it was dirty bathroom, kitchen shelf’s were not cleaned floor in bathroom smelled like urine and stains everywhere. Furniture had thick dust on it. The outside light shined through the glass door we couldn’t get to sleep very well. Kitchen were dirty, drawer were crumbs and in general dirty! Sorry can’t recommend it. It doesn’t take much to clean properly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Enosa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little cottage but shower needs updating and carpets need cleaning and curtains need repairing Pools and spa need complete makeover. Facilities Need a general paint and update
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello, my stay overall was very pleasant. There were some problems that I had to deal with as no office personnel were present. I have family that live on waiheke and so it was very convenient to be able to pick me up at the motel. My son and his wife will be expecting their 1 st baby at the end of January. I have already booked a room in late March. Hopefully Kelly can accommodate my wishes as I will be hosting dinners to celebrate the addition to the Wyatt and Ruth Dooley family. Thank you
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Miodrag, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room that we stayed in is bit out of date and needs some new things. But, on the other side location is very convenient and overall it is good value for money. This is our second stay in this motel, and it is very likely we will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Disappointing - photos don’t tell full story

Photos of the family unit seemed ok, and at $300 per night we thought that it surely had to be good for that price. The place had a “self service vibe” as we had to pick up a key from a lock box despite arriving at 2pm, and reception was never staffed. The place was dilapidated with bad smells from the kitchen, the fridge and the couch. The carpet was dirty and oily, and the shower was full of black marks on the wall. Bathroom had missing cupboard doors and a hole in the wall covered with tape and painted over (“that’ll fix ‘er”). Lots of locals on the island asked us “is it as bad as everyone says?” so it doesn’t have a good reputation, and we saw several disappointed looking guests walking past our room after just checking in. Google reviews are a bit more honest, but on both sites the owners post defensive replies blaming the guests for the issues. In fact this review will probably get a response from the owners saying “well you didn’t come and raise this with us” - well mate, it’s not our job to monitor the state of cleanliness of your motel. I doubt a carpet cleaner would have turned up at short notice. And in any case, apart from the cleaners who laughed about leaving an element on in a room all night, we only ever saw a staff member hurrying us out at check out time. All told, this and the passive aggressive note on the window at reception (“don’t call us unless it’s urgent”) give out a message that they don’t care about guest experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Adequate

Very dated, but clean. Can’t comment on service because never saw any staff, not even reception. Had everything we needed except hair dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for a 1 night stay to attend an event close by
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te okotai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Melinda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A bit of maintenance required. There were no coat hangers and the bathroom door dind't close properly. The reception was closed most of the time we were there, even during the opening hours advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good base.

Good location and comfortable room with small outdoor space with table and chairs. Well equipped kitchen. Convenient for the hop on/off explorer bus service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024