Cheapest motel and perfectly adequate for the price. There is a good pub/restaurant/bottle store/takeaways just round the corner and a supermarket and cafe just a short walk away. Friendly owner who showed me to the unit and gave me the good old Kiwi bottle of milk for my coffee. Having the outdoor pool would be great for stays in peak summer time.

It is VERY basic so suitable for people only wanting a bed for the night really. No hob/oven/cooking stuff just microwave, kettle and toaster. Shower pressure was a bit dribbly and the control was a bit awkward to figure out.

Older place renewed and roomy as a result. Nice little touches like proper bar of soap instead of those irritating dispensing liquid soap arrangements. Good location, handy to various food, drink, eating outlets.

Overall, nothing in particular stood out although I thought the handwritten note on an old piece of corrugated box cardboard with the WIFI password details at the reception area could have been just a little more professional. I'm not saying this is bad but it tends to reflect an overall impression that be unwarranted.

Trampoline and pool for the kids. Had a good kitchen so we could self cater. Really close to a supermarket. We had a number of rooms and our unit was a two bedroom with a large lounge so we could all gather for games night, and we used the outside picnic table for a shared dinner. We arrived very early in the morning after an overnight ferry, and they arranged access to our unit in advance.

Very clean & tidy premises staff all working hard long hours to keep this fine motel in pristine condition The big fellow whom name I forgot due to recent stroke went beyond his duty to make my stay as comfortable as possible even drove me to Airport as atop Google reviewer the Madm3xican gives this motel double thumbs up many thanks indeed Jimmy Carlos aka Madmex62

Great central location to everything!. Had a trampoline and fenced pool/bbq area, fun for the kids. Unit was very spacious & tidy and cot was ready to go in our room which was helpful after a long day of travelling.

It is right on the main road so traffic was loud during peak times. Could have done with some air con units, it did get quite warm at night (we stayed late Feb). But none of this made our stay uncomfortable.

staff were very friendly , facilities were were lovely and clean. would stay again , but definitely not that room

room was too small for a couple, with no table or chairs.only 1 bedside table and 1 chair, nowhere for partner pills glasses etc when both inside was only bed to sit on, I don't like sitting on the bed. definitely would not be suitable in winter for a couple luckily sun was out and we were able to sit outside.

Motel room was very spacious and comfortable. Lots of room where we could relax, as had a lounge area . Good facilities. Had an outside pool. Separate bedroom for our daughter to sleep in. We enjoyed cooking in our motel room. Enjoyed using the kitchen. Great after travelling over the ferry after a long day travelling. Motel is on a main road. Not far to drive to Pak n save for shopping. Wished we had more time to explore the township and area.

Size of rooms was great - very roomy and large. Good for families with decent kitchen and living area. My children loved the trampoline and the pool.

Very basic - linen. No soft lighting options - just generic overhead very bright lights in all rooms. Bathroom very dated and shower floods floor. Need to walk past shower to access toilet. Our toilet had no door so family couldn't shower while another member used the toilet due to privacy.

Everything! They were friendly and understanding when I phoned to let them know we were going to be a bit late. Have us milk( I've been to other ones and not received milk), clean bedding, clean rooms, body wash, soap, towels, swimming pool. I had conversations with the owner, cleaning staff. Totally enjoyed our experience.

That we didn't have time to stay longer!

Lovely motel, large room , large comfy bed, spotlesly clean, well decorated everything looked new. Super hot powerful shower, nice kitchen area, large TV with sky and effective silent aircon. Great location on the way from Auckland to east coast. Friendly helpful receptionist. Totally recommend.

Nothing - some outside seating would be a nice.