2 Ngauruhoe Street, 4825 Waiouru, New Zealand
#1 of 3 hotels in Waiouru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 637 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 April 2023
Eric
New ZealandRoom was dirty no where to was dishes the face cloths were a dirty grey
Location was good
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2023
Doug
New ZealandRegular motel stay when visiting family
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 19 April 2023
Lynette
New ZealandNot having to wait so long for the hot water to run in the kitchen and hand basin.
Took our own food. We wanted to visit the Army Museum. This motel is ideally situated, within walking distance. Food shops in walking distance. Thought motel might be noisy on main road and all the trucks but was not the case. Motel provided everything we needed. Would have appreciated a hair dryer. Was warm and comfortable. Friendly owner.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 April 2023
George
New ZealandPoor lighting. Only 3 wall lights working. No ceiling lights No hot water at 6.30am the next morning. Although it was hot at 8.30 when we left
Handy stopover point on route to ferry Very very comfortable mattress Basic motel facilities for one night.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Aliitasi
New ZealandVery good Location and staff very friendly
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 April 2023
Mike
New ZealandMicrowave was so small and cheap, that their dinner plates did not fit in.
Nice big room.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 8 April 2023
Estelle
New Zealandbig rooms perfect for whānau
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Mark
New Zealandliked it all, basic accomodation and clean
ideal for what we wanted, quick stop over, comfortable beds
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Len
New ZealandA great place to stay in it was quite yet close to the shops and main road.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Robert
United KingdomProperty is definitely dated and in need of a revamp. The pink bathroom suite is definitely 1970s!
Good one night stop over at ok price. Nice gesture to give us a couple of bottles of beer on checkin. Friendly manager.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 13 March 2023
Amariliz
United StatesThere wasn't much to do in the town.
Check-in was easy, and the staff was so friendly. The shower had great water pressure and spacious rooms.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Narelle
Australiano where to wash dishes and no detergent
Good location and price. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Great water pressure and hot water.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Hitesh
New ZealandIt's getting old and definitely has flies during summer (not an issue but thought i'd mention it)
Location is good - Waking up to the mountains is always nice Staff were awesome and lovely
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 8 March 2023
Karen
New ZealandNothing
Location. Value for money. Great staff
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Denise
New ZealandN/a
Great location and comfy night’s sleep. Good communication from staff and thoughtfulness of turning on heater as we arrived later at night. Highly recommend.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Stephen
New Zealand-
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Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Josephine
New ZealandBeautiful couple. Lovely to talk to.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Mary
United KingdomThe town has little to offer for eating but for just overnight stay OK
Convenience for our journey plans. Great view of Mount Ruapehu in the morning The maon on reception was very helpful with our laundry and did as much as he could.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 19 February 2023
Karen
New Zealanddid not have breakfast and excellent location
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Allan
New ZealandIt was all good.
We had pizza from local shop. Excellent.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 13 February 2023
Susan
United Kingdomconvenient, comfortable and very well supplied
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Kara
New ZealandA little dated , could do with some finishing touches ,picture on the wall, move bedside unit so can use cupboard
Comfy bed, quiet location,magpies in the morning.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Iain
New ZealandThere were lots of heavy vehicles passing not too far away but that is not the fault of the motel.
The facilities were good, we cooked a simple Thai curry and rice meal. There are plenty of take away places very nearby. It is half way across the Desert Highway so convenient when travelling to Wellington from Hamilton. The price for a 2 bedroom room was very reasonable.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Diana
New ZealandDon’t let this out you off as I think I was unlucky - noisy neighbours - banging the front door repeatedly and could hear their conversation.
Exceptional hosts - was greeted warmly and offered a free beer. Very spacious, comfortable and clean unit. Excellent value for money.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2023
Anne-marie
New ZealandEverything was fine
Loved the welcoming committee from the dogs, so lovely. Unit was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed in January 2023
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