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Although this was a business trip and booked via a corporate agency it was a great place to stay. It is handy to town and a short walk to a few restaurants. We had an upstairs unit which gave us a fantastic view. The best aspect was eating breakfast (continental ordered from reception) on the deck watching two beautiful sunrises over the river each morning of our stay. Large roomy accommodation with a comfy bed, sofa and also indoor table and chairs. Shower over bath with good pressure but must say the liquid soap and shampoo dispensers leave me cold. What is wrong with cake soap. This is meant to be an environmental thing but we got fresh towels when we had hung them up as indicated if we did not want them changed. Is any notice taken if this? I deliberately left our recycled rubbish out of the bin so it could easily be recycled only to be told by the cleaner that they sort it themselves later. I personally don’t think anyone should have to sort someone else’s rubbish from a bin. It also made me wary of what I put out as rubbish knowing that someone would potentially be going through it later. A simple solution is to have a rubbish and recycling container clearly marked in each unit. Newspaper delivery did not seem to be an option but papers were available at reception. Reception staff were polite but not overly friendly.
Date of stay: May 2019
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Handy to city within walking distance to most places, city, harbour, beaches, cafes, restaurants etc. Handy to river walk way, with lovely views from second floor. Clean and fresh. We have stayed several times at the Senator, my favorite. Thank you.
Date of stay: March 2019
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Not sure the Senator could do anything better. Great location and access to Dome theatre and restaurant. Great view overlooking harbour. State of the art, completely refurbished units that are super quiet, beautifully decorated and clean. Highly professional, friendly, helpful staff. Can't imagine you'd do better and a credit to the management.
Date of stay: February 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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smgltd, Manager at Senator Motor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 February 2019
Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful review. All our staff work very hard to keep a high standard. It is nice for all our hard work to be appreciated. Thanks for staying
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Stayed here in November 2018 and it was a perfect choice. Great location, well equipped, very clean, very reasonable and the balcony was a real bonus with a lovely view of the inlet. I will definitely be back.
Room tip: Go for an upstairs room
Date of stay: November 2018
Trip type: Travelled with family
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smgltd, Manager at Senator Motor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 February 2019
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The Senator is only a few minutes walk to the main street of Gisborne in one direction and about a 30 minute walk to a world class ocean beach in the other. The Motel unit was on the first level with a great view of the harbour and the river. Inside we had a separate bedroom and bathroom. A balcony with a table and 2 chairs which we used to have breakfast both mornings we stayed. It gets the morning sun. Will stay there again when next in Gisborne.
Room tip: Units at street level very close to footpath and traffic. We were on the 1st floor with a better view and more privacy
Date of stay: December 2018
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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smgltd, Manager at Senator Motor Inn, responded to this reviewResponded 12 February 2019
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Stylish and clean accommodation with free parking. We enjoyed our stay here, and loved the size of our room, so much space for our little one to play safely. Nice location right by the main town but in a quiet area.
Date of stay: January 2019
Trip type: Travelled with family
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