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Wrights By The Sea Motel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Studio | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Executive Studio | Terrace/patio
Family Unit | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, printers

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $104
$91 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

Explore the area

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387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, 5252
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kapiti Coast Airport (PPQ)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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

Family Unit

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, printers

One Bedroom Apartment

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Studio | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Unit | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Unit

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Studio | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Paraparaumu

Located in Paraparaumu (Paraparaumu Beach), Wrights By The Sea Motel is within a 5-minute walk of Paraparaumu Beach and within 4 minutes by car from Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve..This family-friendly motel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Coastlands Shoppingtown and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Southward Car Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Paraparaumu Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kena Kena Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Te Atiawa Park - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Fat Chefs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Roastery Kapiti - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Novella - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dark Horse Coffee Espresso Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Wrights By The Sea Motel

Wrights By The Sea Motel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Paraparaumu motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include printers and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 crib

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 elevator
  • 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 percent 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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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

Wrights By The Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 429 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, accommodation comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and very friendly lady in reception. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Our room had a slight smell of smoke otherwise everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean pleasantly decorated room. Helpful reception staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little Motel. Super clean and staff were very courteous. The motel is close to all amenities and to the beach for walks. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

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

8/10 Good

Ruthie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miya

Everything was in oder, clean! The couple that own/operate the motel are very kind and helpful. I hope to return in the future and will choose to support their business. Convenient location Beautiful neighborhood close to the beach and shopping Many restaurants within walking distance too! Oh, and there is a guest self serve laundry- detergent is $2 from the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, spacious and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and roomy, full kitchen
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great rest spot that is walkable to the beach and cafes. The unit is clean and fully equipped. Bonus a washing machine and dryer available for use.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was a bit musty smelling. Our friends who were on the same booking got the disabled room. Commented that apart from the lack of shower base everything was too high for someone in a wheelchair. They also found the bed uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic motel. Although furnishings show signs of age, very comfortable beds. New bed linens (would buy these if I could) and towels. Heated bed underpads for colder nights. Very clean. No charge laundry washer and dryer for common use. No elevator but very accommodating staff will assign a ground floor room on request. The only con was poor wifi in our unit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It met out expectations with everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Watt and Anek Ruen-In

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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
Verified

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