Everything especially the ants in our beds

The location

Stayed in August 2025

Ants,ants, ants, no milk, no TV at least it wasnt working and he (host?) didnt know why, no tea towel or dish wash liquid, not all the lights worked. Room wasn't completely ready/made up when we arrived, even though we were expected.

Great heater, excellent water pressure, very obliging host? Comfortable beds. Wifi was good. The price of the room was fair and as it was only for one night we weren't too bothered.

Stayed in August 2025

When we went to check in, a person who was living in the units said the manager was most likely still asleep. It was 11am! we came back many hours later and a women lent out of a side window of the house and said the manager was outside somewhere. We found him and got into our units. We asked him for some towels as there were none in the unit and he said he would bring them down later, as we were going out for tea we were to give him a ring when we got back. We did and 20minutes later we received them. No face cloth nor the milk we requested. The TV had no signal nor was there any internet. He said that none of the units had a TV going and had tried to fix it the problem. Funny thing though, the units where folk were living had TV reception. We were given the code for WIFI but lost that at 7pm and still off in the morning. The shower tiles had black mold in the grout and all the windows and window guttering had black mold as did the sliding doors. Couldn't do the dishes as there wasn't a dishcloth or tea towel. Would we recommend this motel to folk, we have stayed in worse, the whole package wasn't professional in both service and presentation.

The water pressure in the shower was excellent

Stayed in August 2025

There were no basic necesities like basic kitchen utensils,plates and cups, the microwave was not working, no bathmat in the shower. No basic pots and pans. We ask for some as we needed it but would be better if u just went to opshop to buy some. I didn't use it, good thing we did have out little pot with us we used for hearing our lunch that day. Place was not neat and tidy but bed clean and comfy for a tired hiker. I wish they could make the place more tidy and neat. This would not pass quality check for an often customer of accomodations. Price is not worth it.

Staff was friendly

Stayed in July 2025

Cost was high for what it was Arrived late 4pm and room was not clean Outdated. Only motel I've stayed at that does not supply milk.

Good location

Stayed in June 2025

Oven thing in kitchen was dirty, did not use as don't want to get sick from God knows what bacteria is on it, nothing to wash dishes with, was only given 2 towels for 3 people and even requested a 3rd towel and never got it, we stayed 2 nights, walls were dirty, curtains were falling off hooks, bedding and pillows were VERY thin, I had to wear a jumper etc to bed to keep warm.

Stayed in May 2025

Since the whole emergency housing is unfortunately gone down hill.

Stayed in March 2025

Coffee, no milk, musty smell

The bed was comfy, shower was high pressured

Stayed in March 2025

Wasnt as clean and put together as photos show

Lovely staff, good communication about me arriving later on

Stayed in March 2025

Tired rundown and dirty. Had to buy fly spray to get rid of numerous flies and ants in the bathroom. Motel appeared without a manager who called us late afternoon as he was not at the motel until 30 minutes even though we were only a few minutes away. The motel pictures are well out of date and not a reflection of the actual poor state, motel gardens are overgrown and untidy. We ended up with this motel as others were booked up. If you have the choice book another motel, not this one. Other points, mismatched glasses, taped up power cord on kettle, non existent pillows, dirty carpet, mismatched drapes that don’t close properly, furniture from charity shops, the list goes on. Stay clear of this motel.

Location was OK

Stayed in March 2025

There was nothing to like apart from the dogs pooing all over the place

It was ok for what we needed...but laundromat was a problem

Stayed in March 2025

No pots, ,tea towels, hand towels. So many things not working or missing, lights etc Broken toilet seat , wobbly leg on chair etc. No welcome, daily check in etc Four nights and no housekeeping of any sorts. Extremely disappointing standard of accommodation. Very, very noisy, as main road had heavy traffic constantly.

Bed was ok.

Stayed in February 2025

Toys scattered every outside bikes scooters rubbish lying around un mowed no where to park, room out dated curtain didnt close properly or match,, had to ask for milk, couldn't find power point for jug had to unplu the fridge, Luckily was only one night

Stayed in February 2025

Insufficient cutlery - no dessertspoons or teaspoons. No cutting knife, chopping board. Insufficient pots, no frying pan. No water glasses. No reading lamps above bed. Lamp above lounge chair not working.

Good sized room, comfortable bed.

Stayed in February 2025

The location was great. The bed was really comfortable and it was neat and clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Power points don't work. Light fittings broken.. Furniture and fittings poor. Generally noisy tenants. Loud music. Dogs.

Stayed in February 2025

I don't like to wait too long for 45 minutes.

When I arrived at 12 noon but no reception. I can't access the call phone because I'm Deaf. Need use text mobile cell.

Stayed in January 2025

There was a reasonable amount of road noise but not terrible, a few basic things missing like a cloth to wipe the bench, teatowel, limited cuttlery and no glasses. I would have asked but the reception was by ringing the house doorbell so felt less approachable. The staff were friendly but did not provide the level of hospitality I would have expected at most NZ motels without me asking first.

It was adequately clean, it is quite dated and you can only clean so much before you need to replace.. (the photos are old) but the beds were comfortable

Stayed in January 2025

The couch and the dining chairs were broken and filthy. There was not enough parking for all guest. The kitchen was not what I would call fully stocked with everything one needs to cook there was only one spoon which was a serving spoon not one to eat with.

It was an OK place to sleep for the night.

Stayed in January 2025

There was so much not to like! 2 people for a 2 night stay had one towel (to share? Wtf) one mug, one spoon, 2 coffee sachets and no milk. The road noise was awful. Ants. Loose toilet seat. Terrible wifi. No top sheet on the bed and the mattress was damp. No shampoo or toiletries. Tiny rubbish bin. The room shook when trucks drove past. I could keep going.....

There was nothing good about this motel. The ONE time I forget to check reviews and we paid for it!

Stayed in December 2024

No coffee or tea. Had to ask for that plus toilet paper. No tea towels to dry my dishes. The microwave was all rusted inside.

It was nice and close to where I needed to be the next day.

Stayed in November 2024

Nearly everything !

No daily service seemingly, stained and dirty carpet, stained duvet, lacking in basics like some cutlery and cereal plates, tea towel, dish clothe, face cloth, no room brochure or mention of WiFi for guests.... very poor. Admittedly charging a lower rate than other local motels....but simply not good enough at any price 😕😐😒

Stayed in December 2024

the dod shit on my door mat

close to where i needed to go

Stayed in December 2024

That old Motel smell. You just can't escape it.

Location in close proximity to where I was working.

Stayed in November 2024