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Reviews of Takanini Park Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Takanini Park Motor Lodge
144 Great South Road, Takanini

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 68 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convient location visiting family and friends highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Katrina on 20 Sept 2018
Thanks for your nice review!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing for price
Shower was cold and very low pressure. Was a cold night and the heater did not do the job.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Katrina on 3 Jun 2018
I am sorry what happened. We found out hot water fuse has broken. Anytime contact to the office we do our best. I am sorry again of your cold night here and we will try our best it won't happen next stay.

8/10 Good

Trudy, Hamilton NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent value
Foe a motel on a very busy road it was not too noisy - the rooms were large and reasonably comfortable. There was limited bench space in the kitchen so it would have been difficult to wash up if you cooked a meal. TV was excellent & Commonwealth games were on making viewing time very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Katrina on 9 Apr 2018
Dear guest, Thanks for your very detailed review and nice comments. We are still upgrading our accommodation from last January with new owner. Even we have some missing points this kind of real feed back might help us a lot to make comfortable staying for all our guests in the future. Have a lovely day and hope to see you next time as well.

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Response from Katrina on 9 Apr 2018
Thanks for your positive review for our accommodation. Hope to stay us again. Thanks and have a good day.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms and beds were comfortable. I really only used it as a sleep over while I was doing an install at Wiri, so not much else to say. The staff were friendly, and honest. They rang me up about a credit card that they had found in one of the rooms after I left, but it wasn't mine.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Katrina on 22 Mar 2018
Thanks for your kind opinion. We try to do our best for your comfortable staying. Always welcome to see you again. Have a good day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great motel, close to motorway link.
Easy check-in/out process. Re-booked for a week later and that was easily arranged by staff. I like the fact there are laundry facilities on the property. The room was ideal. Compact yet cosy and had all the necessities. Keep up the great work guys.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Manager Katrina on 22 Feb 2018
Thanks for your positive feed back. We will keep do our best for your staying. Please visit us next time too, have a lovely day.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Local stay made easy.
Some good features. Early check in was expedited. Room tidy and clean. In good location for airport access. All units on ground level. Good parking.
Response from Manager Katrina on 22 Feb 2018
Thanks for your positive feed back. Thanks and always welcome our motel. Hope to see you again. Have a lovely day.

4/10 Poor

Dianne, nz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over priced
Needs updating desperately. Wall paper peeling Decore very very old. walls are very very thin noise travels, taps screech when turned on, I’m sure they would’ve woken then neighbours. Staff/owner very friendly and helpful. I thought $150 was over priced when compared to the ibis Auckland airport for $100. Difference being this had a very outdated kitchenette compared to bright modern no kitchen ibis. We stayed here for convenience only
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Manager Katrina on 24 Jan 2018
Thanks for your opinion and review. We will do our best to make you feel better when you stay with us.

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Katrina on 11 Jan 2018
Thanks for your nice opinion. See you next time again.

4/10 Poor

dot, matamata , nz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic facilities with tired decor
We had a family room for five adults and a baby. They did not have a portacot as requested at time of booking. The room was old and dated but tidy, IN Need of a revamp. The main bedroom window wouldn’t close properly so there was a lot of road noise being so close to great south rd. The sofa looked like it needed a good clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Manager Katrina on 24 Dec 2017
Thanks for your opinion, we will try to upgrade some parts need to improve for better stayers' satisfaction. Merry Christmas, hope to see you next time.

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Thanks for your opinion. Hope to see you next time as well.

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Thanks your high score. We will do our best to make you feel comfortable here. Hope to visit us again.

8/10 Good

Nellz, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Excellent facilities and handy to all the amenities. Easy check in and out. comfortable clean units and great rates
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Response from Katrina on 14 Nov 2017
Thanks for your kind opinion, we will do our best. Have a good day,Sir

6/10 Okay

Tau, New Zealand

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
close to shops
Very reliable staff, beds are very comfortable, very peaceful motel, I love it, and our family loves the motel we are looking foward to rebook this next year 2018 on the same month for our convention
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Katrina on 14 Nov 2017
Thanks for your opinion, we will try to focus more about clean condition. Hope to see you next time, we always welcome your stay.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Handy location and good staff....but....
Customer service great and friendly but.... Room avg and not 140/night value Dont normally dis anywhere but if paying this amount I expect a certain level and just down the road (if it had been available) were luxury studio's gor just an extra $10/night Things noted were: - No plug for vanity sink - No rubbish bins - No extra blankets in room - Broken power point behind bed - Extremely dirty extract fan in bathroom with no light cover - Shower doesn't drain properly - Funny (sewer) smell when toilet flushed, may be linked to shower problem - Very poor tv reception on most channels - Unmowed lawns - Rubbish out back of unit - Several shopping trolleys around unit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two day stay
It is not value for money, it is an expensive budget type accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Katrina on 14 Nov 2017
Dear guest, I am sorry that we couldn't make you satisfy about your stay. We will try to upgrade our rooms condition as you requested. Thanks for your opinion.

6/10 Okay

keisha, tokoroa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was ok,close to where we needed to go
Service was great,room was ok Room was warm at night,no bin in toilet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Katrina on 9 Sept 2017
Thanks for your kind reply. We will try to get toilet rubbish bin soon:) Hope to see you next time.Have a good day.

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Good people, not so good location
Friendly managers and staff, not in the best location, Cobb webs and dust behind doors and back of a chair I moved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Thanks for your opinion. Anything you feel uncomfortable when you staying with us, let us know. It will be very nice of you. We believe small things change a lot. Hope to see you again:) Thanks.

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good thank you, great evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Thanks for your nice opinion. Next time wehn you visit us again, I will recommend another nice menu. Have a great evening.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Truth NOT sugar coated
Misunderstanding when checked in, my partner cleans hotels as an occupation and was not at all up to basic standard for the price we paid, spiders & webs throughout the entire room, mold on the kick board in kitchen and in shower "painting over it will not help get rid of it", dust on top of door ledges, dust on art work, in order to turn light on in main bedroom we had to turn light on in living room (dodgy electrical engineering ) was not happy with how we were treated, false descriptions on website manager was not happy when we pulled her up on it. Filthy itinerary book needed wiping or new book all together. Cigarette butts in garden, rubbish on window sul , not a very happy customer and will NOT stay here ever again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Living in the 80's
General condition was just ok, The beds were more comfortable to sit on than the 2 seater couch and the beds were not great. I had to wash some of the cups before use to remove the coffee stains. I would probably not stay again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
weekend away for adele
Great to stay out of the auckland rush. very close to train station.

10/10 Excellent

Filipo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best for me clean and very tide
Very safety nice and peace frendly office I recomment to the family.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was uncomfortable and dirty. The toilet seat was loose and the floor was filthy.

8/10 Good

brian, Waikato

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for our stopover
Staff were great unit was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to amenities
Run down motel however friendly and hospitable service.

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Best tourism points are further north or south
This motel is convenient to Auckland but not a good choice for spending your whole visit ti New Zealand. Staff were very nice. Facilities are dated but I liked the electric blanket and heater. No AC but fan Location was close to motorway access but it took 5or6 hours to visit most interesting sites on North end of Island b/c of Auckland traffic jams. Day trips were impossible to many Northern tourist attractions. The high-light was being able to drive to different local beaches within hour or two. The countryside is beautiful. Many desirable tourist sites to the south of Auckland also take 3 to 5 hours due to distances involved. Next trip I would select half my time further north and half my time further south.

6/10 Okay

annemarie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy access and tidy motel
Handy to Manukau and motorway with easy access off Great South road. Motel room and service reasonable but could do with some maintenance. Pool clean and well fenced with nice gardens.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't end up staying there as the room as smelly dirrtu looking and curtains were mouldy and windows did not shut properly

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Thames New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome
The place is easy to find, staff are excellent, plenty of parking and the rooms are excellent, we will definitley stay there again.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While a bit close to the main drag through Takanini, the room was very tidy ,and well the facilites were spotless.

6/10 Okay

F C, Christchurch

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
the bed was not as comfortable as I expected

2/10 Terrible

nicci

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At wedding
Room was dirty and out dated . Dirty blinds and broken . Dark dingy shower . Holes in drapes . No plugs for hair dryer or electric blanket . Very disappointed in this motel

4/10 Poor

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel needs a complete makeover. It's very tired and the exterior is looking very shabby. Also overpriced.

2/10 Terrible

Noel, Christchurch

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
VERY RUN DOWN
Checked in which was pleasant enough even though there was construction equipment in the office, got to the room and where do I start. 1) Disgusting stain on pillow case which needed to be change, 2) Toilet didn't flush properly, had to remove the cistern lid to activate as the button didn't work, 3) Ant's in the kitchenette (when I cooked nothing) 4) Holed towels and Curtains, 5) Broken fan which did not allow and speed adjustment as knob was missing. 6) Mold in and around the bathroom especially on the roof, 7) One power point for a room which is meant for 3 people, 8) General run down room that is in dire need of a renovation.

8/10 Good

karen, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to where we wanted to be
Motel had everything needed for a family holiday on a budget and the kids loved the pool

6/10 Okay

Andy, Kapiti Coadt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
High standard budget motel
The motel is not flash, but has the basics covered, which is a clean room, clean bedding, practicable with basic sky, basic wifi, coffee & tea facilities, a stove and a fridge. the beds were basic and comfy.

6/10 Okay

Rochelle, Rotorua

Great access to the train station. Stayed for a concert trained there and back, easy as!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Adequate motel for a one night stopover.
We needed a place to stay near Takanini for 1 night and this served us well enough. Wouldn't have wanted to stay longer. On the main road so easily reached but also quite noisy.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for. This a low cost option.
Comfortable. Shower is useless water restricting head.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good. Pillows are a little small to sleep on, but the experience was good overall.

6/10 Okay

steve, auckland

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Was very close to where we spent the day. Very convieniant.

8/10 Good

Johan, New Zealand - Bay of Plenty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Facilities: Outdated but adequate; Value: Affordable family unit; Service: Sufficient; Cleanliness: Ok but rubbish under bed;

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, Old; Value: Average price; Service: Sufficient, Polite;

8/10 Good

Athol, New Zealand - Taranaki

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

8/10 Good

robert, Australia - QLD - Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Above average; Value: Moderate, Reasonable; Service: Friendly; Cleanliness: Beautiful; nice and quite

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Robin, New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, Nothing special; Value: Average price; Service: Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Dirty, Poor, Bed sheets stained; Typical of many NZ motels. Not good, tired and dated with wrecked furniture.

8/10 Good

Andrea, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Nice ; Value: Economical; Service: Courteous; Cleanliness: Lovely;

8/10 Good

Lynette, New Zealand - Hawkes Bay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Grubby fingermarks up back of bathroom door, otherwise reasonably clean and comfortable.