"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment.
Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
"Happy with this accomodation. Staff were helpful and a good roomy apartment.
Simple parking and central to plenty of food options including the excellent New World in the vcinity."
"Booked a one bedroom unit and the rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. I thought it would be noisy as we were close to the main road but the unit was very quiet. Check in was easy and the manager/owner was lovely and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again."
"Booked a one bedroom unit and the rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. I thought it would be noisy as we were close to the main road but the unit was very quiet. Check in was easy and the manager/owner was lovely and very helpful. Will definitely stay there again."
"The location is convenient, with two large supermarkets just a one-minute walk away.
It is run by kind hosts; I was especially well looked after by H during my stay. I would love to visit again."
"The location is convenient, with two large supermarkets just a one-minute walk away.
It is run by kind hosts; I was especially well looked after by H during my stay. I would love to visit again."
"Right in the town centre so easy to walk to cafes and the shops. Good sized room, adequate cooking facilities, really quiet except for the rubbish truck at 4.30am!"
"Right in the town centre so easy to walk to cafes and the shops. Good sized room, adequate cooking facilities, really quiet except for the rubbish truck at 4.30am!"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
A really comfortable stay in this spotlessly clean (l've never seen such a shiney stainless steel sink!!) Motel.
The laundry was really handy and the room was extremely comfortable with all the amenities we needed.
A really comfortable stay in this spotlessly clean (l've never seen such a shiney stainless steel sink!!) Motel.
The laundry was really handy and the room was extremely comfortable with all the amenities we needed.
Enjoyed our stay here. The accommodation is excellent and in a beautiful location. The hosts, Andrea and Mike, go out of their way to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The cottage was super clean, modern and equipped with everything you'd need. We'd have no hesitation in recommending it.
Enjoyed our stay here. The accommodation is excellent and in a beautiful location. The hosts, Andrea and Mike, go out of their way to ensure your stay is comfortable and enjoyable. The cottage was super clean, modern and equipped with everything you'd need. We'd have no hesitation in recommending it.
Beautiful area. Wonderful grounds and views. Large well equipped and comfortable accommodation, but sea views very different in different suites, some much more dramatic than others. Steep walks down to private beaches but plenty of beautiful beaches within short drive. WIFI VERY POOR!
Beautiful area. Wonderful grounds and views. Large well equipped and comfortable accommodation, but sea views very different in different suites, some much more dramatic than others. Steep walks down to private beaches but plenty of beautiful beaches within short drive. WIFI VERY POOR!
We've stayed in plenty of motels, apartments and hotels in NZ this past month, most arentired or have seen better days. But this spot was clean, felt new and is easily one of our best stays. Thanks to all the team who help keep it nice and clean, you're doing an excellent job. Appreciated the airocn and Netflix too.
We've stayed in plenty of motels, apartments and hotels in NZ this past month, most arentired or have seen better days. But this spot was clean, felt new and is easily one of our best stays. Thanks to all the team who help keep it nice and clean, you're doing an excellent job. Appreciated the airocn and Netflix too.
Edward
Reviewed February 1, 2025Reviewed February 1, 2025
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the area was good plenty of shops and places to eat nearby. The lodge was just what we needed our first date in New Zealand.
The staff were very friendly and helpful and the area was good plenty of shops and places to eat nearby. The lodge was just what we needed our first date in New Zealand.
David
Reviewed February 27, 2018Reviewed February 27, 2018
Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight.
Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight.
SUSAN
Reviewed February 25, 2026Reviewed February 25, 2026
Nice quiet area, we had a little mishap with our car (the window got smashed) and the owners of the hotel were super helpful in temporarily fixing this, the hotel staff looked after us very well whilst we had to make various phone calls. I DO NOT want to deter people from booking this hotel due to the mishap, it happens and the hotel was very friendly to us.
Nice quiet area, we had a little mishap with our car (the window got smashed) and the owners of the hotel were super helpful in temporarily fixing this, the hotel staff looked after us very well whilst we had to make various phone calls. I DO NOT want to deter people from booking this hotel due to the mishap, it happens and the hotel was very friendly to us.
Andrea
Reviewed January 23, 2025Reviewed January 23, 2025
Second stay here; great reception, lovely traditional motor inn room, large and comfortable with balcony front & rear. Very clean and with all the equipment needed in kitchen & bathroom. Handy for town & local visitor attractions.
Second stay here; great reception, lovely traditional motor inn room, large and comfortable with balcony front & rear. Very clean and with all the equipment needed in kitchen & bathroom. Handy for town & local visitor attractions.
The staff was extremely helpful when told we needed a ground floor room for easy access. The room was clean and well supplied with blankets and pillows. Good air con, the kitchen was supplied for cooking if so chosen, very good guest information to select eating places - Sal’s New York pizza was very good. Excellent shower. Superb value.
The staff was extremely helpful when told we needed a ground floor room for easy access. The room was clean and well supplied with blankets and pillows. Good air con, the kitchen was supplied for cooking if so chosen, very good guest information to select eating places - Sal’s New York pizza was very good. Excellent shower. Superb value.
EDWARD
Reviewed February 25, 2026Reviewed February 25, 2026
The hotel is in a great location staff all very friendly and helpful. Bar closes stupid early at 9 if it’s not busy and only found out you can order from the night porter when bar is closed half way through my stay. Food is good, chef was prepared to do my scrambled egg how I like it. I would recommend staying here.
The hotel is in a great location staff all very friendly and helpful. Bar closes stupid early at 9 if it’s not busy and only found out you can order from the night porter when bar is closed half way through my stay. Food is good, chef was prepared to do my scrambled egg how I like it. I would recommend staying here.
Gale
Reviewed November 17, 2019Reviewed November 17, 2019
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