Independent in Akatarawa Valley from NZ$116

"Excellent service, lovely surrounding, very accomodating and peaceful. Would definitely stay there again."

"I loved the little extra touches at this motor lodge, like the electric blankets, bottles of water in the fridge and a decent number of hot chocolate sachets for non-tea and coffee drinkers. There was a spa bath too which we didn’t use but it elevated the room above your usual motor lodge. We arrived quite late at night, after reception closed, but they had a nifty screen where you type in your name and phone number and your room key pops out. Made it really easy to stay no matter what time you arrive. Even though it was close to a main road we didn’t hear one single car. I was kept awake though from the person in the unit above thumping around like an elephant at all hours of the night, so if you’re susceptible to noise like me I recommend booking an upstairs unit so you don’t hear heavy footsteps above you. All in all a great place to stay."

"Beautiful view from the patio. Nice and quiet. Easy walk to the train station. Very clean and tidy. "

"Repeat offender-customer :)"

"Manager took the trouble to phone me to ascertain arrival time"

"Loved our stay here very comfortable soft blankets and soft bed "

"Ther Lodge was close to where family live. The staff were excellent. communicate well obliging Parking was good. Disabled facilities were excellent. Ony minor challenge was disabled rooms were in the centre of the building. A better option would be to have these rooms close to exterior doors. Room doors, while fire retardant were heavy to use. Dining room awaits a new catering team, The Tote had well priced meals easily billed to your room. Everything was tried to be easy "

"Overall, awesome place. Only thing is they offer free coffee/milo/tea etc but no milk"

"A quiet place with beautiful surroundings. great for spent holiday. every thing is you need there. we really enjoyed our stay. thanks."