Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground - Paihia

Waterfront motel and campground overlooking Haruru Falls and a tidal lagoon

Amenities

Waterfalls Estate provides a private salt-water beach, an outdoor swimming pool, and complimentary kayaks for guests to explore the river up to the falls. The property offers BBQ facilities, a picnic area, and an adventure playground with a trampoline. Free use of the swimming pool and kayaks is included in the stay, along with access to a DVD library.

Accommodation

Each motel unit comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette, a lounge and dining area, and a flat-screen TV. Upper-floor apartments have private balconies overlooking the river and Haruru Falls. Campground facilities accommodate motor homes, RVs, and tents with hot showers, a cookhouse, and a laundry.

Location

The hotel sits directly on the waterfront with views of Haruru Falls and the ocean-river lagoon. It is adjacent to the Waitangi Forest Reserve, which offers a popular bush walk to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Paihia township with restaurants and shops is 2 miles away, and Twin Pines Restaurant & Bar and the Phat House are within easy walking distance.

Family-Friendly

Children enjoy the adventure playground with trampoline, the outdoor swimming pool, and the private beach area for swimming. The hotel offers free use of kayaks, a DVD library, and board games/puzzles. Campground sites have ample space for families, and the on-site café/kitchen provides convenient meals.

Campground Facilities

The campground section of Waterfalls Estate provides powered sites for RVs and motor homes, plus unpowered tent sites with waterfront views. Guests have access to hot showers, a fully functional kitchen, picnic tables, and a laundry room. The dump station is equipped with a capped pipe to contain grey water, and the property has CCTV and smoke alarms for safety.

• Location: Overlooking Haruru Falls and tidal lagoon, next to Waitangi Forest Reserve
• Rooms: Motel units with kitchenettes, balconies, and waterfall views
• Campground: Powered and tent sites with hot showers and cookhouse
• Family: Playground, trampoline, free kayaks, and private beach
• Activities: Kayaking, swimming, fishing, and nearby bush walks
• On-Site: BBQ facilities, picnic area, café/kitchen, and DVD library