The Ferry Hotel features air-conditioned accommodation in Wairoa. The hotel also offers free WiFi and free private parking. All guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area.
Lauren
New Zealand
Place was a good size and nice and modern. . Very clean. Had good heat pump. Close to town
Situated in Wairoa, Vista Motor Lodge has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Taramarama is situated in Wairoa and offers free bikes, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.
Featuring barbecue facilities, The Cottage @ Aranui features accommodation in Wairoa. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Mere-Ana
Australia
Amenities available, location and look of the cottage. Beautiful place to stay.
The Cottage is set in Wairoa and offers barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi.
Situated in Wairoa, The Clyde Hotel features accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. The property has river views. The homestay has private entrance.
Sharon
New Zealand
There is limited accommodation in Wairoa. My room had an outlook over the river on the main street, very little traffic noise in the evening when I was there. There is wifi and nextflix which other places haven't had. The bathroom had a bath and overhead shower so able to relax at the end of the day. The Clyde Hotel would have to be an iconic piece of Wairoa history and inside I really like how it feels like stepping back in time with some home comforts. If you are expecting the Hilton this is not for you.
Set in Tuai in the Hawke's Bay region, Ohuka Lodge has a balcony and river views. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.
james
New Zealand
The fire was lit for us was warm and comfy . Up a long driveway so felt safe for our car and belongings. The fresh milk , honey and eggs was a great touch
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
Scored 6.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 8.0
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
Scored 10
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
Scored 10
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!
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
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.
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.
Generous room size. Rooms were uniquely decorated and furnished which made the hotel interesting. The separate dining room available to guests was great for us as we were travelling with friends and used the dining room as our communal space.
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
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