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I was impressed with the cleanliness. The area was peaceful and also closer to the shops which was helpful. The rooms were spacious for small families. The beds were perfect as well.
While it was the cheapest option, I did expect more when considering the alternatives were just a small amount more, at a far more sought after location and equipped with significantly more modern facilities.
Room was dirty - serviettes from previous occupants remained under the beds and there were plenty of spiders and cobwebs throughout the room. The communal toilets were not cleaned regularly and left soiled for the two days that i stayed there.
McGuyver
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
5 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
.not enough cooking equipment for a family .only 3 chairs for 5 people.
We liked the motel. A+ for its cleanliness and homely atmosphere. A+ for the hospitality.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Q on 28 Dec 2019
Thank you very much for your feedback.
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
21 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
no soap for bathroom,shampoo ,conditioner etc
Otherwise facilities quite adequate
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Q on 27 Dec 2019
Im not sure what room you had booked but we do not supply soap and conditioner for the backpacker cabins.
Thank you
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
8 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think if you need somewhere to place your head for the night then great, but could do with a spruce up and a dodgy power point next to bed was concerning along with being a tall person I couldn’t fit under shower 😒
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Q on 11 Dec 2019
Thank you for your feedback.
Ill look into that power point.
Staff were very friendly and happy to help with anything. Good knowledge of the local area.
However, it was very easy to hear noise from other people staying in the rooms next door to ours.
I liked the communal kitchen area which serviced the cabins. The cabins were great value. The Motel was located on the edge of town, which was fine but bordered on a residential street so there was a little noise from the houses (particularly dogs for a short time). Wifi was great and everything was well maintained.Staff were freindly and helpful.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Quintin on 27 Mar 2019
Thank you for the great feedback
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
16 Mar 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay, simple room was just what we needed, staff were friendly and helpful making it a seemless hassle free stay.
Situated in the middle of picturesque surroundings, this place gives you a much cheaper option than the rest. Tv in room, hot showers and a kitchen with everything you need. Great place, would definitely stay again!
Charlotte
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Quintin on 26 Feb 2019
Thank you for the great feedback.it is really appreciated.
Thanks Heidi for your friendly welcome and hospitality. You ensured we could have dry towels particularly after a wet weekend participating in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge. Your location for the event was great for us too. Thanks again and hopefully we're able to book with you for next year. Regards Joseph & Helen.
Joseph
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Quintin on 8 Jan 2019
Thank you Joseph and Helen for your feedback.
hopefuly next year we will have better weather for the ride.
Unfortunately room was dirty - food on floor from previous users. Cups and crockery had mold on them, this is an old building that smell's damp. Women's showers poor water pressure and no hot water available in the morning. Men's toilets very dirty had used toilet paper thrown across floor.
The price was right, motel and beds furniture etc getting old now but it was cheap compared to others
The lady who checked us in was friendly and welcoming
Clean, warm comfortable rooms.
Close to town and my daughter absolutely loved the playground and resident animals. Lovely experience and will definitely be returning.
Megan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
20 Jul 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was okay fornus 5. Showers didn’t drain well but oherwise clean.
Very disappointing, chairs in the room were all broken, found underwear on floor in room, sheets were strained, toilet block - some toilets were cracked unfortunately I will not be recommending this place.
Not quite what we expected. We had to upgrade, spending an extra $100 to get a better room. The staff were accomodating and friendly but we wouldn’t stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Quintin on 24 Apr 2018
Im sorry it wasnt what you expected but we do have descriptions on all our motels and cabins.
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
19 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
adequate to meet our needs six of us
pleasant welcome. good shower and toilet adequate cooking facilities
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Quintin on 22 Apr 2018
thank you for staying with us. we appreciate your feedback
Basic but comfortable - excellent backpackers stop
The hotel uses a shared toilet and shower block and the rooms are basic but offer all that is needed for a comfortable stop. We stayed the night on our way to Wellington and would happily stay again. This is more hostel than hotel so if you are happy with budget accommodation this will not disappoint
Garry
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Quintin on 19 Apr 2018
Thank you for staying with us, we do appreciate your feedback.
We have self contained motel units as well as the cabins to suite all budgets.The motels have their own shower /toilet and kitchenette.
thank you
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
28 Mar 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms could be updated but good price for what they are.
Verified traveller
Response from Quintin on 30 Mar 2018
Thank you for staying with us,we appreciate your feedback.