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Manager Paula would like to welcome you to Buller Bridge Motel in Westport, New Zealand. Nestled amongst native bush and attractive surrounds, our pet friendly Westport motel is the Northern gateway to the scenic West Coast. It is ideally located alongside the Buller River, Millenium walkway, and on the doorstep of the Kawatiri Trail. Within our quiet, clean and spacious motel setting you can enjoy beautiful gardens and really relax after a day sightseeing. There is a playground for your children, BBQ area, guest laundry and plenty of accessible activities and attractions nearby. Our peaceful Westport motel accommodation is off the main road, yet only minutes walk to town with all its vibrant cafés, restaurants and adventure activities. We offer 15 self-contained studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Apartments, all with fully equipped kitchens, 50+ SKY TV Channels and FREE WIFI, cooked and continental breakfast and doors opening to our quiet garden setting.
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
32a The Esplanade, Westport 7825 New Zealand
Buller Bridge Motel
4.6 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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We stayed here for a night during a recent South Island road trip.
We had a one bedroom unit. The king sized bed was in the lounge, and two single beds in the bedroom. The kitchen was fully equipped with a full sized stove and fridge/freezer, and there was a dining table and chairs in the lounge area. The towels were a nice large size. The bed was very comfortable.
We had a very comfortable stay in a well appointed unit with plenty of room.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Stayed in a one bedroom apartment which had everything we needed for our stay. The setting was very peaceful away from the centre of Westport, but within walking distance. Paula was very welcoming and able to supply any information we needed.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Pleasant receptionist & close to river walk, supermarket & cafes. Not all beds with electric blankets otherwise well equipped. There was no road noise, always a bonus & an extensive listing of takeaway & eat in restaurants menus.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Our hosts were really helpful, showing us where to find food and shopping, and giving us advice for our stay. The room was warm, modern and clean and the motel is central and easy to find. Thanks guys!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Stayed in a 2 bedroom unit, (just the two of us). Very comfy, with room to spare in all rooms (bedrooms, lounge/kitchen). Car park was right beside the unit. Large panel heaters in each room made it easy to warm the unit. Would stay again!
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Best night's sleep of my week away in the north of the South Island, Buller Bridge Motel is clean, comfortable with comprehensive cooking facilities in the studio. Great shower, huge new fluffy towels and ideal location that is easy to find, quiet yet central. Thanks Paula for a lovely stay and also for the recommendations of sights to see.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Paula Owner, Owner at Buller Bridge Motel
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Hello Rosie Wow so pleased that you had the best nights sleep on your week away!, that will be our luxury topper pads, and top quality linens we use on our comfortable beds! Our showers have amazing pressure I agree and so pleased you enjoyed our huge fluffy towels. Happy to hear you enjoyed our quiet location and our awesome sights here in Westport. Regards Paula and Team
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Have stayed at Buller Bridge twice with our family, as they have large two bedroom units with extra beds available ( for the 3rd/ 4th child if necessary). Super clean, well-equipped motel units. Comfy beds, good shower pressure, easy parking in front of your unit, decent wifi ( a necessity with teenagers). Friendly management. A reasonable walk to the Denniston Dog for dinner, but easily doable. Would recommend and stay again. Thanks for your hospitality.
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Paula Owner, Owner at Buller Bridge Motel
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Hi there Blair and Family It was a pleasure to have you here again and even better to hear that you enjoyed your 2nd visit and much as the first! Yes we are super clean and have well equipped units with comfy beds and amazing shower pressure, even better that its gas no we never run out! Do hope to see you again soon ... Regards The Friendly Management
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I arrived at the Buller Bridge Motel completely exhausted after biking the Old Ghost Road. The motelier was very friendly and welcoming and the room was spotless with everything I needed, including a lovely hot shower. It was an easy trip into town to get some takeaways, a quick meal in front of the tv and then I had an excellent sleep in the large comfortable bed.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Coming from the south, very easy to find ( not far from the bridge) Friendly greeting from reception with helpful answers to our questions. The 2 bedroom unit was very well equipped, clean and comfortable. Ours was only a short stay but very enjoyable
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Date of stay: August 2020
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On arrival we received a warm welcome and lots of information about places to visit in the surrounding area. Room exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean and the quality of the linen, towels and toiletries were more like those in a luxury hotel. Quiet location just off town. Shops, restaurants etc all within walking distance. If you plan to spend time in Westport than this is a great base.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Paula Owner, Owner at Buller Bridge Motel
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Hi there Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it lets us know we are doing the right things! So pleased to hear you received a warm welcome, and your room exceeded your expectations, we so take pride in the fact we are super clean, and have excellent quality linens and toiletries in our room, and that your enjoyed our wee slice of paradise here on the West Coast on the South Island .. Regards Paula and Team
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There are more places to choose from in the Westport area.
PRICE RANGE
$160 - $187 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
buller bridge hotel
LOCATION
New ZealandSouth IslandWest Coast RegionWestport
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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