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The Ferry Hotel, hotel in Wairoa

The Ferry Hotel is offering accommodations in Wairoa. The hotel has both free WiFi and free private parking. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area.

It is a hidden gem. The stand alone Studios at the back of the property are exceptional and look over the Wairoa River. Comfortable bed, quality crisp linen, kitchenette has everything, modern bathroom with excellent pressure in shower.
8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
58 reviews
Price from$97.82per night
Vista Motor Lodge, hotel in Wairoa

Located in Wairoa, Vista Motor Lodge has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a grill.

The staff and owner are genuinely friendly people. The room was spacious and clean. Great value for your money. Easy walk into town. Laundry and kitchen onsite.
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
555 reviews
Price from$73.63per night
The Cottage, hotel in Wairoa

This beachfront property offers access to table tennis, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers barbecue facilities and outdoor furniture.

Loved the fireplace and Rose made us feel at home. Cottage is located in a beautiful spot by the ocean. Very cozy, clean and well equipped. We’d love to stay there again.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
60 reviews
Price from$189.71per night
The Clyde Hotel, hotel in Wairoa

The Clyde Hotel features accommodations in Wairoa. Featuring river views, this homestay also comes with free Wifi. When staying at the homestay, guests can use private entrance.

Service from the onsite lady was exceptional
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
102 reviews
Price from$109.68per night
The Cottage @ Aranui, hotel in Wairoa

Featuring barbecue facilities, The Cottage @ Aranui provides accommodations in Wairoa. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

Quiet- loved the sheep
9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
12 reviews
Price from$138.73per night
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What Guests Said About Wairoa:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    Wairoa is totally underrated.

    Wairoa is totally underrated. I know it's got a reputation for gangs and gang fights over the years but it took me by surprise for the following reasons: 1. The river walk was one of the most serene and best river walks I've had around NZ towns... and I've practically been everywhere in NZ. 2. The Norfolk Pine along the river were some of the most mature and magnificent trees I've seen. They definitely rival the ones along the Napier-Hastings motorway. 3. The road to the beach was literally 5 mins away from our accommodation. You get a fantastic view of the South Pacific Ocean and over the mountain range westward, you can watch some fantastic sunsets. I spent my 2022 New Years here and I saw off 2021 with a fantastic orange/yellow sunset (the kind you see in Bali).
    Htut
    New Zealand
  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    Overnight stay attending a funeral.

    Overnight stay attending a funeral. GPS not working when we arrived and only a dairy open so had a pie out of the warmer for dinner that night - couldn't find takeaways and too tired to drive around. Left town next day. Recommend visit to Lake Waikaremoana.
    Liz
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    This is a pretty small town but a much quieter place to stay...

    This is a pretty small town but a much quieter place to stay than Napier or Gisborne if your heading up the East Coast. It's good base for an easy drive to Lake Waikaremoana, and for our last trip there was to drive past the lake all the way through to Rotorua on the 100+ km's of gravel roads.
    Robert
    New Zealand
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Its a pretty little town with an amazing playground for...

    Its a pretty little town with an amazing playground for children which seems to be well maintained and clean. Far better kept than Auckland playgrounds, The scenery in Wairoa is also quite spectacular. People there are also very nice,
    Lupshire
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    I am biased about Wairoa and its district as my people come...

    I am biased about Wairoa and its district as my people come from there, I grew up out of Wairoa but was taught at home about it. There is a lot to know and learn about - in this instance the Maori history of this area. Its huge. From the regions mountain (Whakpunake - known as the hook of Maui (a legendary Maori god who it is said fished up the North Island.) Mount Whakapunake is considered to be the place where Mauis hook caught the fish and dragged up the North Island. Tukemokihi sheep station one of New Zealands largest stations, incorporating cattle farms, a natural water dam amongst other things. Tiniroto (meaning many small lakes.). Mahia Peninsular. There is a rich and incredible histoy in this seemingly sleepy looking place.
    Harold
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Osler's is a great place to stop and have a cuppa!

    Osler's is a great place to stop and have a cuppa! On the day, the riverbank looked beautiful and the playground looked really great and I am sure families visiting with young children, would find it ideal and will keep the children occupied for sometime!
    alice wikitoria
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Wairoa

  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 555 reviews
    We had booked out 6 rooms all up They were filthy, it looked like the sheets hadn't been changed, no cleaning stuff to wSh dishes or wipe out the shower, vacuum the floor, the rooms are disappointing mould on the ceilings and windows. I have always stayed at the motel when coming back to Wairoa. I'll be thinking of using other accommodation from now on. Dirty grounds outside as well, smashed glass outside our room
    Q
    Querida
    New Zealand
  • From $97.82 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews
    Exceptional rooms. Comfortable bed. Great comms from friendly hosts. Wairoa has really suffered following the weather events of 2023, The Ferry Hotel is a shining example of resilience and thinking outside the box. The result is some of the most impressive (and surprising) accommodation I have stayed at. The standalone units are beautiful, spacious and have all the modern conveniences.
    Eugene
    New Zealand
  • From $109.68 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews
    Nice, clean room. Comfortable bed. One of the few places to stay near Te Urewera where we wanted to hike. Easy walk to eating establishments right there in Wairoa town. It was a nice experience. We had what seemed to be one of two hotel rooms. Staff handled all with ease. Checkin was different, and went well.
    MarylandMom
    United States of America
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 60 reviews
    The Cottage is in a beautiful location, excellent for family. Rose was an amazing host, so friendly and helpful. We already miss Tom the cat and Pigtina the pig. Beautiful Hawkes Bay coastal beach only a walk away and only 15 minutes from Wairoa. I would highly recommend this accomodation.
    Natasha
    New Zealand
  • From $109.68 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews
    The Clyde Hotel was something out of another time / place /country ... it was surreal looking out the windows over the Marine Parade and the Wairoa River. The decor was unique and eclectic, The Hostess was wonderful, and we will come back.
    Graham
    New Zealand
  • From $97.82 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews
    It is a hidden gem. The stand alone Studios at the back of the property are exceptional and look over the Wairoa River. Comfortable bed, quality crisp linen, kitchenette has everything, modern bathroom with excellent pressure in shower.
    Angela
    New Zealand
  • From $109.68 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews
    It wasn’t what we expected which is always interesting. Just two hotel rooms I think, and a cool little shared lounge area and dining room, securely separated from a long corridor of other doors - didn’t see any other people around.
    Tracey
    New Zealand
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 555 reviews
    Only decent place to stay in Wairoa. Office lady was lovely! Aircon was choice, heated up the entire unit fast. Motel is located right in town and up the road from an awesome park to entertain the kids
    Tania
    New Zealand
  • From $109.68 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 102 reviews
    This is a quirky hotel in a historic building in the town. Great location overlooking the river. The welcome and service were great. Our host couldn't be more helpful.
    Audrey
    United Kingdom
  • From $97.82 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews
    Private, lovely & clean & well kitted out. A lot of thought has gone into providing this accommodation in Wairoa - good on them.
    Frances
    New Zealand
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 555 reviews
    I love Wairoa its quiet we are right by the river the Town lights shine into our room giving a magical glow its luvly.
    Stephanie
    New Zealand
  • 7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 555 reviews
    The bed's were so comfortable..and motel was close to everything..shops, supermarket etc..enjoyed our say there..
    Ida
    New Zealand
  • From $97.82 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 58 reviews
    The unit was new en clean, it was not in the hotel we saw at the foto
    Johan
    Netherlands