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DragonSuz
Gold Coast, Australia

4 day escape break

Review of Austria Motel
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 May 2017via mobile
Last week had a four day visit with a friend to this budget motel.
On arrival we were greeted by a lovely lady not sure if it was the owner . She even helped to take our bags up the stairs ( we didn't ask for assistance) came back with milk and local information of the area.
Day 3 my friend was sick and she even offered to go to the supermarket and chemist for her.
The room was a studio had everything we needed comfortable beds and reclining chairs.
Great location just a street back from the water five mins walk to most things and also quiet at night.
Great value for money and would certainly return here.
Date of stay: April 2017
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 14 April 2017

We stayed 3 nights in Austria Motel. The owners are very friendly people. The room was big and comfy, but a bit old and not to clean. We had to kill some big spiders and had to remove several spider webs from the ceiling. Yes, it was the time of the year for spiders. I talked to the owner and she promised to spray the room at a moment that no guests were staying in it.. It was nice to have a small balcony with table and chairs. Location is excellent, very close to the harbour, the busstop, a supermarket and restaurants. We even walked from the motel to the Haruru falls. We took pictures of plants and birds that we did not know, and the owner told us the names and showed us more pictures on the internet and that was nice.

Date of stay: March 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 14 March 2017

Anne and Reid were awesome. Talked with them many times really enjoyed their perspective. Place was clean, quiet, had TV, kitchen and was always stalked with coffee. Very close to water and other attractions.

Room tip: Top Floor quieter.
Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Thank Andy S
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Reviewed 8 March 2017

Unit was very clean and appeared to be recently renovated. Beds were comfortable. Included a kitchen with a small fridge and stove. Great location, close to ferry, bus station, shops, grocery store and restaurants. Owner was very helpful in planning excursions.

Date of stay: March 2017
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Mike D
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Reviewed 4 March 2017 via mobile

We had a deluxe studio with two balconies, one of which was absolutely massive with dining table and chairs. Great for sitting at in the evening with a glass of wine.
Good laundry facilities, always welcome when you are away for a while, and helpful owner, Reid, and his wife, who rectified the lack of Internet problem, quickly and efficiently.This was our first stay ever in a motel and we were so glad we'd booked it. We loved having kitchen facilities where we could make our own breakfast leaving maximum sightseeing opportunities, of which there were many in lovely Paihia.

Date of stay: February 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank monn53
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Reviewed 14 February 2017 via mobile

The Austria motel offers self-catering rooms. The rooms are perfectly clean. The kitchen is sufficiently equipped to be able to cook for two persons. If you have noisy neighbours you'll probably have a problem. We did not and we slept well.

The motel is very well situated. Close to all the sights and action around and in Paihia. There are washing machines and dryers downstairs.

Date of stay: February 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Willem K
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