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Reviews of Saddle and Sulky Motel

3 out of 5
Saddle and Sulky Motel
188 Coronation Avenue, New Plymouth

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely stay thank you, though we did think the cobwebs need to go
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel, though a bit out-dated, was clean and comfortable for our family of 4 in a one-bedroom apartment. It was great to find a place to stay with our small dog with a garden right outside our door. The host was friendly and helpful. We could walk through the race course to Pukekura Park, which was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for an event at the Bowl of Brooklands. Quiet even by a roadside, and close proximity to the CBD. Very happy with the stay and would recommend :-)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and easy walk to bowl of Brooklands. A bit dated and no aircon but good price reflects this
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant surroundings and handy to the City Center. Also pet friendly!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Aileen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good value for money
Very dated and could do with a bit of maintenance but will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great value for money and plenty of space for a family of four. Staff super friendly and helpful. Great location. A little bit tired, could use a bed upgrade and bathroom and kitchen upgrade, but fine for a one night stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean hotel conveniently located on a few minutes from downtown New Plymouth. The room was very warm with great beds and good shower. I can recommend staying here for anyone who wants a cost effective motel while in New Plymouth
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and though an older motel had all the basics available. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, view of the mountain, close to Pukekura Park, easy acces to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A great choice
We went to New Plymouth for our Easter break as we hadn’t been there before - it was great location - friendly helpful staff and we were able to take our dog which was wonderful ! Clean and comfortable but basic motel - we would definitely use again ! And it had an electric blanket !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean. Priced right.bit of road noise but thats to be expected. Fine for what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hosts, very handy to pukekura park. I was lucky to get the booking because i left it until the last minute
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for a family on a lower budget, short drive to most family things. Outdated but clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Chris, Auckland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hassle accommodation, easy access and close to all activities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Jackie, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was damp and wet and had mould. Wish they would renovate the property before.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Wellington

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the privacy ,off the street parking and very quiet Regardless of the main highway out front. Comfortable bed. Cheerful staff. Clean and the kitchen had all I needed. That’s all . Back home now until the next Taranaki vist.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Michael, Auckland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, in a good location close to the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynda, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Again the owner let me in earlier than the time stipulated. The room was very clean and tidy and the coffee and tea were plentiful. Very quiet and if i needed to no or needed anything it wasn't a problem to ask. Leaving a motel at the end of your stay is always 10am, at the saddle and sulky motel the owner let me stay as long as i needed to on the day i was leaving. They are so friendly and helpful that i will stay there again without a doubt. The bed is very comfortable and just to relax and watch TV there is an abundance of channels to choose from. Very very relaxing holiday. Thank you Tony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

MINYING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room, a comfy stay☺
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynda, Christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived from Christchurch around 11am, and it was no bother for the owners to let me in early. Room was very clean and tidy and the owners very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and tidy. I was in NP on business, I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its location is excellent, close to town and Pukekura Park and easily accessible. The traffic noise was ever-present and would be more of a challenge during the week. But you can't be next to a main road and not have traffic noise, so it is a compromise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Will

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good friendly staff and clean. Convenient location to Pukekura Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love big room and was very quiet did not like the bed but my daughter said it was the best night sleep she has had
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Found the shower rather frustrating and it didn't drain well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located and really good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this place both friendly and helpful. Happy to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the mixture of modern and old school decor. Location was good and liķed where my room was.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Tony on 13 Mar 2019
Thanks for your comment. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
North island drive.
Great place to stay ,location , wifi, quite , clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Tony on 13 Mar 2019
Hi Garry Thanks for your comment. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good access to town, handy to race course, enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Tony on 15 Jan 2019
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very pleasant stay and it suited us very well. The staff was very friendly and were very nice in giving us tips for entertainment. I would repeat the experience, if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Tony on 15 Jan 2019
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Tony on 15 Jan 2019
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Tony on 18 Sept 2018
Thanks for your review. We always appreciate feedback and use this to improve our service.

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Tony on 11 Sept 2018
Thanks. Much appreciated

8/10 Good

vickya, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Hotel was excellent just a bit dated an a musty smell in room. Can not fault cleanliness would go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Tony on 11 Sept 2018
Thanks. Much appreciated

8/10 Good

Tracey, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly excellent value for money
Handy location, excellent service from owners, older motel which is reflected in the rate, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Handy to functions we were attending
Our host was most welcoming and helpful, The motel itself is looking its age, we have stayed there before, but it cannot be faulted for service and cleanliness. We have made a booking for a future event we are attending.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Friendly staff close to the racecourse
We are four friends who meet every year to attend Womad and stayed one night before it started.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018