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Sam
Hamilton, New Zealand

Unloved and run down

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 22 Feb 2024
Amazing location, that was by far the highlight. Building is in much need of a makeover. Everything is old, run down and gross. Curtains were moldy in both shower and bedroom area. Grime in corners of bathroom., just icky! Smoke detector looked like it was purchased in the 90s doubt if it worked, if it did it would long be expired. We stayed in 8 different places on our holiday and this was by far the worst and for nearly $300 a night I expected much more! It came across to us that the owners only cared about $$$ not the safety of their customers or providing them with a pleasant experience. Such a shame.
Date of stay: February 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 1 April 2023 via mobile

Average hotel. All basic facilities like kitchenette etc is available. Reception only 10 am to 6 PM. No daily house keeping g and no attached restaurant. Very close to the centre restaurants and the lake. Bus pick up and drop is 5 minutes walk. May not recommend for stay.

Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 25 March 2023 via mobile

We stayed for three nights. The room on the first floor had a view of the mountain. All amenities in place. However, there is zero service/help available even for seniors. Obviously, there is a shortage of staff. The locational advantage to grocery stores and restaurants is a plus point.

Room tip: Avoid rooms on the upper floor for seniors.
Date of stay: March 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 5 February 2023 via mobile

Good Points. Comfortable bed, spacious room, good shower, great location, free parking if you are one of the first 9 cars in.
Bad Points. The whole structure creaks all day and night and wakes you up regularly. We booked a kitchenette and found a one burner electric plate in the cupboard where the heat was useless. The baby refrigerator was so small we had to buy ice each day for our tiny portable cooler. The place is worn out, carpet needed a shampoo, base of the shower was not clean, furniture was dusty and balcony furniture filthy. Walls are thin and you can hear conversations next room. Fortunately we spent as little time as possible in the room during the lengthy stay. Certainly overpriced for what we received and maintenance is overdue.

Date of stay: February 2023
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 3 December 2022

Right in the center of Wanaka, only a few minutes walk to the lake and restaurants, with a huge supermarket right beside the motel. Beautiful wood interior, but you must be aware of the downside as they can create wood cracking sound during sunrise when temperature gets higher, so don't be alarmed by that. The beddings are comfortable, wifi is fast and shower is strong. Overall this is a great value and convenient place to stay in Wanaka

Date of stay: November 2022
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Reviewed 20 October 2022

it is a family running hotel
the hotel is due for a renovation, water in the bathroom won't flow.
the pictures of the hotel provided was 20 years ago
the location is good, it is in the town center. walking distance to supermarket

Date of stay: October 2022
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