Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Whiritoa from NZ$124

"This was supposed to be a more luxurious stay than some over this 5 week trip but didn't really match my expectations. I arrived to an excellent welcome, however I was informed that on a Sunday there was only a buffet, no á la carte (I should have been informed that this was the situation, as one of a prerequisites on a trip of a "nice" hotel stay, is a good meal in the hotel). I was taken to my room - which was lovely (think a cross between Centre Parks, tree house and safari lodges, in style) but it was dusk and getting cold but the wall mounted unit would not work. I tried 3 times to get reception on the phone and finally, was told someone would be along. I waited 45 minutes - called numerous times. I didn't unpack in case I needed to move rooms and couldn't shower, despite being told I needed to be at the buffet by 7.30pm. Eventually the reception lady appeared and told me hot air was coming out of the unit when it wasn't! She said it would take 10 mins to fully function .... 25 mins later - having been silent and still SUDDENLY the fan threw out hot air! So made my way down to dinner (more outside lighting required, as paths steep and many steps). Buffet was pathetic - shepherds pie (pulled beef .... mmm wrong ingredient!) various spiced dishes (I can't eat spice), pesto pasta and some salad. Rice pudding, a tart, fresh fruit and some cookies! It's the stuff of school lunches and by 9pm the staff are waiting for me to leave. Breakfast was adequate and the bed c"