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A hotel room with two beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a white desk, a framed painting on the wall, and a staircase leading to another room.

A room with a sofa, a dining table, a kitchen area with cabinets, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and small refrigerator.

1. Kapiti Gateway Motel

Waikanae

David

CA $125

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a dark-colored sofa, and a door.

A round table with a white tablecloth, black sashes on chairs, and name cards.

A small kitchenette with a window, a sink, a refrigerator, and a cabinet.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a stack of papers and pens on the table.

2. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

Paraparaumu Central

Filiva'a

CA $108

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

A dining area with a table set for two, a coffee maker, and a magazine.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a ceiling fan.

A corner bathtub with a potted plant and a wine glass.

3. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Paraparaumu Central

Davi

CA $111

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern house with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a wooden deck.

A wooden staircase leading to a house with a white and black exterior.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a small table with an ironing board.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a covered grill, and a wooden fence.

4. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

Paraparaumu Beach

Peter

CA $116

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A bedroom with a bed, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern apartment with a living room, a kitchenette, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A covered outdoor balcony with a wooden floor, black railings, and a view of residential buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

5. Wrights By The Sea Motel

Paraparaumu Beach

David

CA $119

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains and a view of greenery outside.

A view from inside a room through a window, featuring a street with parked cars, a building with a sloped roof, and a wooden fence.

A living room with a sofa, a table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows with curtains are visible.

A building with a sign reading "U STUDIOS" and a website address. It has a triangular roof and three large windows.

6. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

Paraparaumu Beach

Russell

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, balconies, and a sign for 'Raumati Sands Resort'.

A modern kitchen with large windows, a dishwasher, oven, and a refrigerator.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

7. Raumati Sands Resort

Raumati Beach

Sean

CA $172

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A gazebo surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.

A room with a view of a garden and a white gazebo.

A covered outdoor area with a concrete pathway, surrounded by various plants and flowers.

A hallway with a sloped ceiling, framed pictures on the walls, and a door with a glass panel.

8. Cherry Villa

Paraparaumu Central

Pete

CA $103

CA $120 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A hot tub in a tropical setting with wooden beams, surrounded by lush greenery.

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a white wall and a garden with plants and a bench.

A covered outdoor area with a gravel path leading to a wooden structure, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation.

A living room with a large wooden coffee table, two striped sofas, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of an outdoor patio with a pergola, chairs, and a potted plant.

9. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

Otaihanga

Belinda

CA $459

CA $530 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wide, open beach with visible tire tracks and scattered debris.

A building with a patio area, a covered seating area, and a small table.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and sink.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk, and a view of greenery outside.

10. Otaki Motel

Otaki

colin

CA $79

CA $108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a view of a street with shops and a hill in the background.

A home theater room with a large screen, red curtains, and wooden chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

A spacious restaurant with high tables and chairs, a bar area, and a large potted plant.

11. Finns

Paekakariki

Francis

CA $124

CA $145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern two-story building with a large window and a sliding door leading to a room with a bed and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a building under construction.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher.

A modern building with a parking lot, numbered parking spaces, and a car parked in the lot.

12. U Suites on Trieste Way

Paraparaumu Central

Tony

CA $149

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A room with a sofa, a table with chairs, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

A row of modern buildings with balconies, a grassy courtyard, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a couch, and a kitchenette.

13. Mana Motel

Paremata

Adam

CA $76

CA $89 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A large white building with multiple balconies and a well-maintained lawn.

A gazebo with a white frame and grey roof, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A spacious banquet hall with multiple tables, ceiling fans, and large windows.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of greenery.

14. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

Wallaceville

Laila

CA $121

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a bed with a white comforter, a striped chair, and a view of a dock with boats.

A view through a window with a sailboat model on a shelf, a bench outside, and a beach with mountains in the background.

A living room with a large window overlooking a beach, a fireplace, and a sofa set.

A beach with a rocky shoreline, a white building with a red roof, and houses on a hillside.

15. Moana Lodge - Guest House

Plimmerton

Carly

CA $85

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A parking lot with two cars, a building with multiple doors, and a clear sky.

A reception area with a coffee machine, a bulletin board with various notices, potted plants, and a desk with a computer.

A reception area with a wooden desk, a receptionist, and a Totara Lodge sign.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and large windows with curtains.

16. Totara Lodge

Trentham

Ryan

CA $131

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A room with a view of a body of water and greenery, a table with a lamp, and a wooden tray.

A building with a covered entrance, a paved driveway, and a grassy area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a lamp on a marble table, and a telephone on the right side.

17. Harbour View Lodge

Papakowhai

Mel

CA $74

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a microwave, and a fire extinguisher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact, well-lit room with a kitchenette, a bed with grey bedding, and a small table.

A row of single-story buildings with a flat roof, a small outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, and a door marked with the number 8.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a glass shelf, a comfortable bed with a dark-colored duvet, a small round ottoman, and a cozy seating area with a cushioned chair.

18. Trentham Motel

Silverstream

Tim

CA $93

CA $107 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A stone wall with a view of a lush green landscape and hills in the background.

A spacious living area with a large flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining table with chairs. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator, sink, and bar stools. The room has wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows.

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A spacious living area with a brown leather sofa, a white round coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. Large windows offer a view of the outdoors.

19. Silverstream Retreat

Stokes Valley

Sarah

CA $121

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A motel with multiple buildings, a parking lot, and a landscaped area with trees.

A room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden dining table, and a television.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, a projector screen, and windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a table, two armchairs, and a window with curtains.

20. Aotea Lodge

Papakowhai

Jason

CA $95

CA $109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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Where to stay in Waikanae

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Waikanae Beach

Waikanae Beach

While visiting Waikanae Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Waikanae Beach and Peka Peka Beach.

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Waikanae Beach

9.0/10 (114 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Waikanae Beach during your travels in Waikanae? Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its entertainment venues.

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Nga Manu Nature Reserve

9.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Nga Manu Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Waikanae. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Waimeha Domain

Explore the great outdoors at Waimeha Domain, a lovely green space in Waikanae.

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Bird lovers flock to Nga Manu Nature Reserve to spot rare native species along accessible forest trails. Scenic beach walks and the Waikanae River offer perfect spots for swimming, picnicking, and watching spectacular coastal sunsets.

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Top Waikanae Hotel Reviews

U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

8/10 Good

"A but rustic to be frank, if you’re looking for luxury this ain’t it. But the view was sweet and it was spacious. Super walkable. Would recommend if you don’t need the most boujee place."

Harbour View Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great, couldn’t do enough for, nothing was a hassle. Thank you"

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Quick overnight stay, room was clean, staff very helpful...will stay there again."

Trentham Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Will book this place again, thanks."

Totara Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice, large clean room. Good parking and room for function was very good."

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

8/10 Good

"Super-cute private cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and so close to the beach."

Historic brick stables

10/10 Excellent

"It's clean, warm, cosy, tidy. Everything thing you need for a comfortable stay."

Otaki Motel

8/10 Good

"Older motel with up-dated equipment. Next to small wilderness area frequented with birds. Small motel with convenient parking."

Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible hospitality and made a weekend away as solo grandparent of a 3 and a 5 year old so much easier. Thank you Miranda."

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Harbour View Lodge

5 Bowlers Wharf Ln Porirua Wellington Region

CA $74

per night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

7.6/10 Good! (32 reviews)

Mana Motel

41 Mana Esplanade Porirua Wellington

CA $76

per night

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8.2/10 Very good! (66 reviews)

Moana Lodge - Guest House

49 Moana Road Porirua Wellington

CA $85

per night

Sep 13 - Sep 14

8.8/10 Excellent! (123 reviews)

Trentham Motel

3 Camp St Upper Hutt Wellington

CA $93

per night

Sep 17 - Sep 18

8.4/10 Very good! (26 reviews)

Kapiti Gateway Motel

114 Main Road Waikanae

CA $125

per night

Sep 13 - Sep 14

9/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)

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9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Waikanae?

The best area to stay in Waikanae is along the Waikanae Beachfront, particularly around the main road, Tutere Street.This area is the heart of Waikanae's visitor experience, offering direct access to the beach and a selection of local amenities. You'll find a few charming cafes, restaurants, and local shops dotted along Tutere Street, making it easy to enjoy a meal or pick up essentials. The beach itself is expansive, great for walks, swimming, or simply enjoying the coastal scenery.For couples seeking a relaxing coastal break, staying near Waikanae Beach is ideal. You can enjoy strolls along the sand, dine at beachfront eateries, and watch the sunset over Kapiti Island. The pace here is unhurried, providing a peaceful escape.Families will also find the Waikanae Beach area very accommodating. The beach offers plenty of space for children to play, and there are often open green spaces nearby for picnics or games.

What are the best hotels in Waikanae that travellers recommend?

For a highly recommended hotel in Waikanae, the Kapiti Gateway Motel is an excellent choice.This motel, with an impressive 9.0 rating, offers a delightful stay with amenities such as a deep soaking bathtub, premium bedding, and a hot tub. Guests frequently praise the clean and amazing rooms, comfy beds, fantastic service, and lovely showers. It also features a pool and a playground for children, making it suitable for families. The Kapiti Gateway Motel is conveniently located just 1.4 km from Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

What are the best family hotels in Waikanae?

For a highly-rated family hotel in Waikanae, the Kapiti Gateway Motel is an excellent choice.This motel has a 9.0 review rating and offers a range of family-friendly amenities, including a pool, a hot tub, and a playground for children. Guests often mention the clean and amazing rooms, comfy beds, fantastic service, and lovely showers. The staff also receive praise for being amazing. It is conveniently located just 1.4 km from the Nga Manu Nature Reserve, making it easy to visit this local attraction.

What are the top pet-friendly hotels in Waikanae?

For a top pet-friendly hotel in Waikanae, consider the Kapiti Gateway Motel.The Kapiti Gateway Motel, with a 9.0 rating, is a great option for those travelling with pets, as both dogs and cats are permitted. Guests frequently mention the amazing clean rooms, comfy beds, fantastic service, lovely shower, and amazing staff. The motel also features a hot tub and is conveniently located just 1.4 km from the Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

What are the best budget hotels in Waikanae?

For a great budget-friendly stay in Waikanae, consider Kapiti Gateway Motel.The Kapiti Gateway Motel, with an excellent 9.0 rating, is highly praised by guests for its clean and amazing rooms. Travellers frequently mention the comfy beds and lovely showers. The service is fantastic, with staff often described as amazing. Guests can enjoy free WiFi and complimentary toiletries, and there is also a hot tub available. This motel is conveniently located just 1.4 km from Nga Manu Nature Reserve.

What are the most romantic hotels in Waikanae for couples?

For a romantic escape in Waikanae, the Kapiti Gateway Motel is an excellent choice for couples.The Kapiti Gateway Motel, with a 9.0 rating, is highly regarded by guests for its clean and amazing rooms and comfy beds, ensuring a comfortable stay. The service is frequently described as fantastic and the staff amazing, creating a welcoming experience. Guests particularly appreciate the lovely showers and the convenience of free WiFi. For those seeking relaxation, the motel offers a hot tub, along with pool sun loungers and umbrellas. Its location is also convenient, being just 1.4 km from Nga Manu Nature Reserve, making it easy to explore local nature.

What are the best hotels in Waikanae near Nga Manu Nature Reserve?

For a highly-rated hotel in Waikanae near Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Kapiti Gateway Motel is an excellent choice.This motel, with an impressive 9.0 rating, is conveniently located just 1.4 kilometres from Nga Manu Nature Reserve. Guests consistently praise the amazing clean rooms, comfy beds, and fantastic service from the amazing staff. The lovely showers are also frequently mentioned. For families, the motel offers a pool, a playground for children, and a hot tub, along with pool sun loungers, ensuring a relaxing stay for everyone.

When is the best time to go to Waikanae?

The best time to go to Waikanae is during the summer months, from December to February, when the weather is at its warmest and driest.During this period, you can expect average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C, making it great for enjoying the beautiful Waikanae Beach and the local walking trails. The long daylight hours mean more time to explore the Kapiti Coast and its natural beauty. This is a particularly good time for families looking for a relaxing beach holiday, as the calm waters are suitable for swimming and paddling.Another excellent time to visit is during the shoulder seasons of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May). The weather is still pleasant, with mild temperatures and fewer crowds than in peak summer. This period is ideal for couples who prefer a quieter experience while still being able to enjoy outdoor activities like exploring the Waikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve or visiting local vineyards.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Waikanae.

How much is the nightly rate at a Waikanae hotel?

Prices for hotels in Waikanae often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $85 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Waikanae hotels

1. Kapiti Gateway Motel

2. Kapiti Lindale Motel & Conference Centre

3. Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

4. Tudor Manor Bed & Breakfast

5. Wrights By The Sea Motel

6. U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

7. Raumati Sands Resort

8. Cherry Villa

9. Greenmantle Estate Hotel

10. Otaki Motel

11. Finns

12. U Suites on Trieste Way

13. Mana Motel

14. Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

15. Moana Lodge - Guest House

16. Totara Lodge

17. Harbour View Lodge

18. Trentham Motel

19. Silverstream Retreat

20. Aotea Lodge

Where to stay in Waikanae

Waikanae Beach

Stay near popular Waikanae attractions

Waikanae Beach

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Waimeha Domain

Learn more about Waikanae

Top Waikanae Hotel Reviews

U Studios Paraparaumu, SureStay Collection by BW

Harbour View Lodge

Elliotts Kapiti Coast Motor Lodge

Trentham Motel

Totara Lodge

Waikanae - Restaurez chez Bijoux

Historic brick stables

Otaki Motel

Wallaceville House Motor Lodge

More cheap stays in Waikanae

Harbour View Lodge

Mana Motel

Moana Lodge - Guest House

Trentham Motel

Kapiti Gateway Motel

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