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Cosmos Mariner2

Great place to stay in Hanmer

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 1 Mar 2019via mobile
The host took our last minute phone booking while driving up from Dunedin to Nelson with gracious hospitality and found us a lovely room. Clean, comfortable and attractive, the unit was exactly what we needed. It is well stocked for light meal- making and beautifully located for a morning walk in the stunning forest walkway system. The perfect place to stop over, and very good value. This was our second visit - last time we had the family unit and it too was excellent.
Date of stay: March 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this review
Responded 4 Mar 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our Motel and we are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay!
We do have well stocked kitchenettes and the Heritage forest with the wonderful wood carvings is just at the end of our street. We are also very handy to the village and Thermal pools.
Maybe you will visit us again!
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Reviewed 28 February 2019 via mobile

We stayed for one night as we were visiting the Spring pools with friends. The motel is convenient, well appointed and very comfortable. I would certainly recommendation it to anyone visiting. Now the Trip Advisor website is asking me to say more but I don’t know what else to say!!!!

Date of stay: February 2019
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our motel and it is great to know that you will be recommending us to others! We look forward to welcoming you back some time to once again experience the Settlers' hospitality.

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Reviewed 26 February 2019 via mobile

Planned stop over for the night travelling between Christchurch and Nelson. Super 5☆ motel rub by Sally and Alan. We had a ground floor studio with parking right outside. It was an unseasonal wet and cold 9C couple of days. However, heating had been put on, umbrellas provided and towels from the laundry for use at the Hot Springs. Also towels on the day of checkout. Please remember to return before leaving Hammer.
Room had everything you needed.
Loved our stay.

Date of stay: February 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our motel. It is really appreciated and we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and our Settlers' hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you back some time!

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Reviewed 25 February 2019 via mobile

We always return to Sally and Alan at The Settlers who are magic hosts.
Settlers is a well established motel with well appointed units away from noisy roads.
Great bedding and good kitchenware.
Always clean and tidy, parking outside unit.
Rod

Date of stay: February 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank rodkpage
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 28 February 2019

Thank you for your great review and we were delighted that you chose to stay with us again, when you visited Hanmer Springs! Safe travels and see you both next time. Sally & Alan

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Reviewed 11 February 2019

This is the second time I have stayed here. The owners are super-friendly and make you feel very welcome. The rooms are spotless and provide for everything you need. My only comment is the decor is probably a bit dated now.

Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank vgrace51
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Thanks for coming back to stay with us a second time. We appreciate you providing the positive feedback.
The decor is in keeping with the original "Settlers" Theme with hand made wooden furniture etc and we are reluctant to modernise it too much as that would take away our point of difference. We have an ongoing maintenance / enhancement programme which does address some of the more dated features. Thanks again for taking the time we do appreciate your comments.
Regards
Alan & Sally

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Reviewed 10 February 2019

I've stayed at the Settlers Motel a few times and I'm always really impressed. Service with a great attitude, fantastic rooms, facilities and location and always accommodating when I want to park my bike outside the room. Only great things to say about Alan and Sally (and Jill). I highly recommend and I travel a lot!

Room tip: Ground and back off the road but all rooms are quiet and secure
Date of stay: February 2019
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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Thank Paul A
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settlershanmer, Owner at Settlers Boutique Motel, responded to this reviewResponded 20 February 2019

Thanks Paul, we really appreciate your kind words and support for our business, it makes a real difference
Regards Alan & Sally

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