71 Main Road Havelock, Marlborough, 7100 Havelock, New Zealand
#4 of 11 hotels in Havelock
Guests' ChoiceBased on 525 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Free WiFi
7.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Peter
United KingdomHavelock shut early on the first day we were there
n/a
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Heather
New ZealandSofa bed in lounge needs better underblankets for warmth
Beautiful location set back from the road, so nice and quiet. Owners are lovely people and very helpful. Unit very well equipped and clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Keith
New ZealandThe room had a very unpleasant cooking smell. Electric jug was faulty. It cut out before boiling and started up when not switched on.
Locality, private, quiet. Good heating but poor insulation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Helen
New ZealandReally friendly and helpful check in, milk and plunger coffee provided. Really quite large unit tucked away at the back of the property making it very peaceful. Great to have a hot bath after hiking the Nydia track. Lovely, warm room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Joy
New ZealandVery friendly host. Rooms very clean tidy and comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
David
United KingdomNot much natural light in rooms.
Very convenient for the town. 2 bedroom unit had convenient carport alongside.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Sue61
United Kingdom. Motel was great but be aware that restaurants in Havelock close early
Good location, quiet and comfortable. Parking right outside
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Brynn
United StatesThe location was good. The room was well equipped - much better than what we expected. The owners are wonderful people.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Francis
New ZealandI couldn't stay longer
The location was perfect
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Anna
AustraliaPerfect location for exploring Havelock and surrounds. Staff were friendly and helpful. The little cottage had everything you could need. We had a great time.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Sharon
New ZealandLocation and setting was wonderful. Best kept secret in Havelock
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Robin
United KingdomReally friendly, helpful, flexible hosts
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Jenny
AustraliaNothing
We booked the King Suite room and it’s worth paying the extra $ as room is very spacious and at the back of the motel so very quiet. Location is great - next door to the Mussel Pot Restaurant which we also recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Karen
New ZealandThe motel was in an ideal location and the management very helpful. They arranged for us to swim in the school pool
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Marti
United StatesSpotless, well appointed rooms & kitchen. Off the road, but in the center of town and adjacent to a town trail. A small grocery was across the street when we wanted to cook in. Their sweet tempered dog (quiet and always fenced in away from the rooms) was eager for belly rubs and a game of toss when we approached him.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Andrew
United KingdomParking was a little hap hazard for our small unit.
Very helpful lady running the motel. She advised on and booked a boat trip for us.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Haley
New ZealandBroken Hair dryer, marks on walls from chair some of the plaster was missing other than that was a lovely stay
Absolutely loved this property, great homely feel, lovely staff awesome location super quiet didn't hear much road noise even when outside awesome setting, wish could have stayed longer
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Margaret
New ZealandNothing.
Lovely garden setting with privacy and quiet. Had everything we needed for a one night stay. Shower was great, always a bonus.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Kay
AustraliaThe only thing missing in the room that most other places we stayed at had was a fold out suitcase rack, having to deal with the suitcase on the floor with a bad back isn’t ideal! But couldn’t fault the room otherwise.
Location was great, close to town, but very quiet and secluded!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Pamela
New ZealandSee above
Not applicable
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Eileen
New ZealandThe only down side was the unit was very dark due to a large tree shading it.
Breakfast not included. The location was excellent. The host was very helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Sarah
New ZealandJust a suggestion but there wasn't any salt or pepper available.
So quiet
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Helen
AustraliaNo breaky
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Andrew
New ZealandNothing
Great place, great people!
Stayed in March 2024
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