We stayed a night in a 2 bedroom family suite. They are all ground floor. Motel is extremely well located and we didn't use the car the whole time we were there - pools, food and beach all within an easy walk.
The room was funkily decorated and in pristine condition with all amenities you would expect and more - no complaints there.
The fact that all 4 beds had ear plugs on the bedside tables should have been the giveaway. The noise from the bars and restaurants that the motel backs on to was excessive and went on until the wee hours. Surely the management could invest in some quality double or triple glazing on the rooms that are affected - as ear plugs don't cut the mustard when you are paying $255 a night.
Should they do this we would happily stay again.

Great location, great apartment- we'll be back. Loved the beach at Mt Maunganui & the cafes/restaurants. Mission Belle is 5 mins to the beach & less to the shopping/cafe strip. Lovely & clean, comfortable beds.