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Tom & Tina
Palmerston North, New Zealand

What a wonderful place!

Review of Edelweiss Motel
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 20 Jan 2021
We booked this as it looked to be good value for money and close to town. We also really liked how honest the room advertisement was, as we booked the 'petite studio' so we knew to expect a small room and not to take lots of luggage (thanks to the honest advertising). When we arrived we were blown away by the friendly and warm welcoming. Everyone that worked here was SO LOVELY and kind to us, it really made for an awesome experience. We even got upgraded to a much larger room for our 3 night stay which was incredibly generous! Our room felt very clean, the bed was comfortable and it was really well equipped. Every part of this motel demonstrates the passion the wonderful owners have for their region and trade. We have stayed a lot of places this summer and because of the wonderful humans here, Edelweiss was definitely our favourite :)
Date of stay: January 2021
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Reviewed 4 August 2020 via mobile

Although older these motels are scrupulously clean and well appointed. Reasonably quiet location just up the road from the waterfront, eateries etc. Welcoming proprietor and very helpful. Would definitely stay here again...in fact we added an extra night.

Date of stay: August 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 3 August 2020 via mobile

So pleased we booked how stay at Edelweiss Motel, friendly and knowledgeable owner with sound advise. Clean and modern room including sky TV. Nice well appointed kitchen. Heated swimming pool & spa pool. Secure car parking within easy reach of your accomadtion. Easy flat walk into the town. Very enjoyable stay.

Date of stay: August 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 14 March 2020 via mobile

We stayed two nights at the Edelweiss Motel, I can’t express how pleased I was when I walked into our room and it was spotlessly clean and had a lovely fresh fragrance. The staff at the check in desk were excellent to deal with, and while this isn’t the newest motel in Paihia I would go back and stay again. The pool was clean and didn’t smell of chlorine and the water temp was good for the time of year.

Date of stay: March 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 18 February 2020

Awesome place to stay excellent hosts very quiet and beautiful warm pool highly recommend staying here and good value, walking distance to town.
Very comfortable bed . Clean and tidy. Everything at motel was as advertised

Date of stay: February 2020
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Greenynz
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Reviewed 28 January 2020 via mobile

This motel is located very close to the beach and great access to the highway. We booked into a 2 bedroom unit. It is adequate, clean and very tidy. The owners were also very friendly and nice.

The only critic from me is the not so great WiFi connection. I understand there is still a lack of ultra fast broadband in Paihia, so just something other visitors to be mindful of and be prepared for.

Date of stay: January 2020
Trip type: Travelled with family
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