We recently stayed one night at the Aspiring Lodge Motel and found this to be a decent property, well located in the Town Centre
Reservation for our Standard Double Room was made through booking.com. Reservation confirmation was received immediately and we were well received upon arrival. Check-in was no more than 3-4 minutes and we were in our ground floor motel room.
Location for the property is great if you want to be right in the Town Centre. You are a short walk to many coffee shops, bars, restaurants, shops and the Lake from the property. There is a car park section that you can use if driving to this property as well.
Room rate is reasonable and space good. Decor and furnishing is a bit dated but ok. There was a small tables and two chairs, squeezed in between a small two-seater sofa. Bed was of decent comfort, allowing ok sleep. TV, Wifi, heating all worked fine. Small kitchenette items including microwave and fridge were found in the room.
Room included a patio section with small table and chairs as well. Room could use more accessible electrical outlets, requiring you to move the bed in order to use. The bathroom was spacious, shower didn't drain well and there was no lighting over the sink.
Overall, not a favourite property from our recent visit to South Island but the location is very good. If room rates seem reasonable when searching out properties, this is a place worth considering.