Vista Motor Lodge is a motor lodge with an on-site restaurant, on the banks of the Wairoa River at 2 Bridge Street in Wairoa. The site has 27 units, from studios to one and two-bedroom units, and the adjacent four-bedroom Bridge Lodge, which suits groups and long stays. The town centre is a five-minute walk away.
The Vista Bar and Grill is open Monday to Sunday from 5.30pm for evening dining. It serves Kiwi fare, and the website says it is the only motel in Wairoa with a full à la carte licensed restaurant on site. Cooked or continental breakfasts are available through room service, and the lodge caters for functions and meetings. Lake Waikaremoana, Te Urewera National Park and Morere Hot Springs are within easy reach, and the river is used for yachting, rowing, water skiing and swimming. Bookings can be made by phone on 0800 284 782.