La Colle Holidays from NZ$1,480

Property was in a great location but the toilet or bathroom had no exhaust fan and was basically in the middle of the apartment. No washing machine either and a good apartment has that

This is not a conventional hotel; Reception is often unattended and guests are trusted to look after themselves. Maids will not enter your room when you are out to tidy, clean and make the beds, though a member of staff did offer us clean towels when we needed them. For those on a budget, there are facilities for preparing and eating food in the rooms. Everything is clean and well appointed. The staff - mostly young women, as far as I could make out - are exceptionally charming and helpful. I was contacted by a staff member a day or two before our arrival, to give us instructions on how to find the hotel and access the hotel using a pass-code. She also provided prompt information when I asked for it. Our room overlooked a main road but we were not disturbed by traffic noise because double-glazing reduced external sound by at least 95%. The rooms are air-conditioned, of course. AMMI is nicely situated on the edge of the old city, just seconds from the lanes and passage-ways which make this part of town so attractive, with their bars, cafes and restaurants. I'd guess that it's a 15 minute stroll to the beach. Recommended!

The only thing it was a little noisy. We were facing front of the street.

Hotel is ok, service is beyond expectation, amazing front desk with amazing service, they explain everything you need about the area and how to commute. Highly recommended to some who wants to stay around everything and close to all commuting services

We travel a lot and never felt as welcome as we did at this wonderful hotel. The staff could not do enough for us. I really wish we were staying there more than one night.