Located a few steps from Kina Beach, The Waters offers a garden, a private beach area and air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi. The lodge offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and shower. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with sea or mountain views. A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. If you would like to discover the area, hiking, fishing and cycling are possible nearby and The Waters can arrange a bicycle rental service. Christ Church Cathedral is 26 miles from the accommodation, while Trafalgar Park is 26 miles from the property. Nelson Airport is 24 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Motueka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janet
    United States United States
    The waters is world class. One of the most beautiful places we have ever been to. On a Long Beach with awesome views. The service was amazing. Rob and his family were very helpful and provided everything to complement the stay. Room was...
  • George
    United States United States
    The breakfast was a lovely well prepared and appetizing combination of fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, toast, and beverages. there’s an amazing view of the ocean from the room that is constantly changing with the weather and transitive the sun. The...
  • Jan
    United States United States
    The property managers were so nice and helpful! The rooms and the setting were beautiful and very comfortable! And we loved the area! Wish we would have stayed longer!
  • Yilin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very close to the beach Nice host and the host was very focusing on details via refilling milk, preparing the breakfast and room decorations etc., Have the panoramic view of sea and had a great time staying at here
  • Anne
    Canada Canada
    Great locations. Wonderful views of the ocean and the pond with lots of birds.
  • Michael
    Spain Spain
    Everything was incredible. Room, Location, surroundings, Staff. I loved all the wildlife, the birds, the rabbits that you can see everywhere surrounding the property. Absolutely beautiful.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Due to a confusion over our booking we were moved to a substantial and beautifully equipped apartment with the most wonderful views towards the sea and over the olive grove. Owners went out of their way to overcome the booking problem. They have...
  • Wessel
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location, excellent service, wish we stayed longer!
  • Maria
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Great location. Beautiful views. Cozy & comfy.
  • Sue
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was so peaceful. The amenities in the room were first class. Mathius was very welcoming.

Area info

Amenities of The Waters
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Blu-ray player
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
The Waters takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

10 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Waters in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform The Waters of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about The Waters

  • Guests staying at The Waters can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from The Waters. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Waters may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Waters is 4.3 miles from the center of Motueka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Waters include:

    • Suite
  • The Waters offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Bike tours
    • Private beach area
    • Full-body massage
  • Check-in at The Waters is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.