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    Livingston Motel

    182 Reviews
    #3 of 12 Hotels in Whakatane
    42 Landing Road, Whakatane 3120, New Zealand
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          US$96
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          Overview
          4.5
          182 reviews
          • Excellent72%
          • Very good22%
          • Average3%
          • Poor2%
          • Terrible1%
          Travellers talk about
          “complimentary snacks” (22 reviews)
          “spa pool” (16 reviews)
          “private courtyard” (4 reviews)
          Free Wifi
          Free Parking
          Hot Tub
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          Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
          Best service

          We recently stayed a night in Whakatane and were pleased we chose the Livingston. The service was the best we've come across on our road trip with a super friendly welcome. The rooms are lovely and spacious and very clean. A noticeable point of difference...More

          Thank Dannel
          Response from Debbie B, Owner at Livingston MotelResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for taking the time to post a review on our motel, and for your kind comments. Our aim is for everyone to be able to "relax and unwind" when they stay with us, so we don't like to have rules everywhere. We're thrilled...More

          Reviewed 2 weeks ago
          Great place to stay

          We have stayed here on visits to Whakatane for the past 8 years. Have stayed in 4 different rooms several times a year. They have all been clean and hosts Peter and Debbie go out of the way to be helpful. We love the spa...More

          Thank southframe
          Response from Debbie B, Owner at Livingston MotelResponded 1 week ago

          Thank you for reviewing the Livingston Motel. We appreciate your custom, returning to stay with us - many of our returning guests also love the spa pools! They are very popular. We are very lucky to be so close to so many shops - especially...More

          Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
          Paper-thin walls, clean and ok but basic

          Stayed here with some work colleages but had to cut our stay short as walls are paper thin. Could hear next door unplug their phone off charge and flick kettle on at 5.50am, so with the late ours we were working we couldnt relax without...More

          Thank ToniDowling88
          Response from Debbie B, Owner at Livingston MotelResponded 3 weeks ago

          I apologize unreservedly if you were offended by the manner in which we asked you to quieten down. We are very definite in our policy of "no parties" and if we had an inkling you intended to gather in the room after work we would...More

          Reviewed 23 April 2017 via mobile
          Edgecumbe floods

          Stayed here for 16 nights due to our home been flooded. The lady owner was rather rude right through. We were hardly there just for sleeping. Didn't feel welcome at all.2nd week cyclone hits so we had no power for 16hours.Did the owners go around...More

          Thank Tootree
          Response from Debbie B, Owner at Livingston MotelResponded 25 April 2017

          Thank you for your review, and the opportunity to clarify things. Unfortunately when the power went off during Cyclone Cook we also had no power, along with the rest of Whakatane and surrounding districts; although a hot dinner and breakfast would have been great. During...More

          Reviewed 11 April 2017
          So Clean

          I was so impressed with the size of the room, the quality of the room amenities, the bathroom was huge, the shower was awesome, the room didn't have that smell to it that it has been sprayed so many times to get rid of odor,...More

          Thank jasonreid2017
          Response from Debbie B, Owner at Livingston MotelResponded 25 April 2017

          Thank you so much for reviewing our motel. I'm happy that you were pleased with the unit you had. We like to open the units up so they can get some fresh air through them, instead of any nasty odours. A number of our guests...More

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          About
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          Amenities
          • Top amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Spa
          • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
          • Hotel Amenities
          • Free Parking
          • Self-Serve Laundry
          • Room amenities
          • Refrigerator in room
          • Microwave
          • Things to do
          • Spa
          • Hot Tub
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          • Price range
          • US$92 - US$110 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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          • Hotel Style
          • #1 Family Hotel in Whakatane
          • #1 Romantic Hotel in Whakatane
          • #3 Luxury Hotel in Whakatane
          • #3 Business Hotel in Whakatane
          • Room types
          • Kitchenette ,
          • Suites ,
          • Accessible rooms ,
          • Non-Smoking Rooms ,
          • Family Rooms
          • Number of rooms
          • 15
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          Do all rooms have air conditioning? Thanks.
          10 August 2016|
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          Response from Debbie B | Property representative |
          None of our rooms have air conditioning, but all rooms have heaters and fans. Debbie B - owner
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