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Wrights By The Sea Motel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star motel near Paraparaumu Beach

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Luxury Studio | Balcony view
Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Luxury Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
One Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, printers
Executive Studio | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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387 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, 5252
  • Paraparaumu Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Raumati Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Waikanae Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Paraparaumu (PPQ)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Executive Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Executive Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Unit | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Unit

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

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Deluxe Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Studio | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Luxury Studio

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

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Luxury Studio with Balcony

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Family Unit

  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Paraparaumu

Paraparaumu Beach stay.With a stay at this Paraparaumu Beach motel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Paraparaumu Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Waikānae Estuary Scientific Reserve. Also, Coastlands Shoppingtown is within 3 miles (5 km) and Southward Car Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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
  • Raumati Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Southward Car Museum - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Waikanae Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hudsons (Coastlands Shopping Centre) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Muffin Break - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪the Remedy - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Roastery Kapiti - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Wrights By The Sea Motel

Family-friendly 3-star motel near Paraparaumu Beach
As a guest of Wrights By The Sea Motel, you'll find a terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Wrights By The Sea Motel also features a picnic area and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Paraparaumu motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1990
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Wrights By The Sea Motel.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

How close is Wrights By The Sea Motel to the airport?

Wrights By The Sea Motel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) away from the Paraparaumu (PPQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wrights By The Sea Motel on Sep 22, 2025 start from $85.49, excluding 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.

Does Wrights By The Sea Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Wrights By The Sea Motel.

How close is Wrights By The Sea Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 4-minute walk from Paraparaumu Beach and 5.9 mi (10-min drive) from Waikanae Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Wrights By The Sea Motel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Wrights By The Sea Motel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 13 for adults and NZD 13 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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.

Is there free parking at Wrights By The Sea Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Wrights By The Sea Motel have a pool?

Wrights By The Sea Motel does not have a pool.

Does Wrights By The Sea Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Wrights By The Sea Motel to downtown Paraparaumu?

Wrights By The Sea Motel is 2.1 mi away from Paraparaumu.

Wrights By The Sea Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 400 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dana

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had no view like the picture shows. My Mum really wanted a view but we could only see the next door neighbour. BUT everything else was great and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Auckland

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharron

Cosy but couldn’t turn taps on or off.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were disappointed. It was dark, lacked cleaning, not well appointed. Not soundproof rooms. Quite expensive for what was provided. .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wrights by the Sea Deluxe studio was very clean and tidy. Had lots of space and large kitchen space. We had booked the room for a couple for the night but after seeing the room we could absolutely fit the 3 children next time we come back. We would book again. Happy with our stay, easy communication, clean and close to Kapiti shops and park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking and instructions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

Traveled with partner
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

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry and Suzanne

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

4/10 Poor

garry

Traveled with family
Very modest
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbarb

Very friendly and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Delia

Traveled with family
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

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot near the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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