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Wrights By The Sea Motel

3.0 star property
Coastal relaxation meets adventure at this welcoming motel where staff happily assist with daily excursions near the Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve

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Wrights By The Sea Motel, near Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve, offers a peaceful retreat with in-room WiFi, free parking, and on-site laundry. Multilingual staff provide assistance, and continental breakfast starts each day right.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

  • Sleeps 5

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Executive Studio

Executive Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Unit

Family Unit

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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Iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Paraparaumu Beach, a neighbourhood in Paraparaumu, Wrights By The Sea Motel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Shoppers can visit Coastlands Shoppingtown, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Paraparaumu Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Southward Car Museum and Waikanae Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, 5252

What's nearby

  • Paraparaumu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Te Atiawa Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Raumati Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Porirua Station - 30 min drive
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maclean Street Fish Supply - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Espresso Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Marine Parade Eatery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery Kapiti - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Wrights By The Sea Motel

Family-friendly motel near Paraparaumu Beach
Located close to Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve and Coastlands Shoppingtown, Wrights By The Sea Motel provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Wrights By The Sea Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 13 for adults and NZD 13 for children

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately NZD 13 for adults and from NZD 13 for children
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Wrights Sea
Wrights Sea Motel
Wrights Sea Motel Paraparaumu
Wrights Sea Paraparaumu
Wrights By The Sea Motel Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast
Wrights By The Sea Motel Motel
Wrights By The Sea Motel Paraparaumu
Wrights By The Sea Motel Motel Paraparaumu

Frequently asked questions

Is Wrights By The Sea Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

As of 19 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wrights By The Sea Motel on 22 Jan 2026 start from AU$150.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Wrights By The Sea Motel located?

This family-friendly Paraparaumu motel is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Paraparaumu Beach and Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Coastlands Shoppingtown and Southward Car Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Wrights By The Sea Motel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 409 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generous rooms, very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely motel close to the sea and shops, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, clean and meticulously tidy. Apart from that, the decor was quite dated, but nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. and comfortable units.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Adequate for what we needed and handy to cafes and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filiva'a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay close to the beach/eateries
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean and comfy place to stay, so close to the beach and shops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

A great place to stay. Great amenities and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbarb

Very friendly and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice place, very clean and comfortable, with super nice friendly and helpful owners who made our stay very enjoyable. Near all facilities within walking distance. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy close to eateries and beach. Friendly helpful staff. Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Endurance Agencies

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a family holiday. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and neat and tye staff was super helpful. The location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Room was comfortable and warm. Nicely decorated. Area to sit and eat. Only slight grouse was the bathroom was old fashioned and no hooks to hang anything. Was clean though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice and clean rooms. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here about a decade ago and was great a second time round with my wife. Peaceful and quiet, close to the beach, did exactly what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Close to the beach, cafes etc to walk to. Clean and very friendly host
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry and Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean. Reception lady was lovely,friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little tired but clean and tidy, and great location so good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property that was perfectly located for a function we were attending. It had everything we need. A very minor point is an extractor fan in the bathroom would be useful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accomm for wedding event

Great loxation. Lovely owner and assistant ( young daughter) Comfortable accom. Yes it is a littke old but impeccably clean Would nit hesitate to re book
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wrights by the Sea was by far the cleanest accomodation I’ve stayed in for a long time. They were very helpful & accomodating with our check in at midnight after coming off a late ferry. We would most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location to the beach, shops & cafes. Had everything you needed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023