“Dated hotel but large rooms”

The hotel could use a facelift but the room was large, comfortable and quiet. The breakfast buffet was great. The gym was very small with only a few machines and no free weights. There are laundry machines. Staff was very nice. Walking distance to shops and local attractions.

“Rather tired hotel, but refurbished rooms are great”

On arrival, this hotel looked very tired and in need of updating. It was also very cold. The reception area was rather dull in lighting and a bit soulless. However, we were told tgatpur room had been newly refurbished and indeed it was very modern, with brand new carpets, lots ofigghting, a very ef… more

On arrival, this hotel looked very tired and in need of updating. It was also very cold. The reception area was rather dull in lighting and a bit soulless. However, we were told tgatpur room had been newly refurbished and indeed it was very modern, with brand new carpets, lots ofigghting, a very effective air con system and a lovely bathroom. There was everything that we needed. The hotel is very well located, especially for those doing RealNZ trips. However, it is a very large hotel that clearly caters to multiple coach parties. This meant that we were woken by coaches making an early departure. It also meant that breakfast was only served untill 8.30, as obviously all the coaches have departed by then. We had breakfast towards the end of the serving time, and found the breakfast area (which has apparently been refurbished) surprisingly pleasant, considering the soullessness of the other public areas. The hotel dies not have a restaurant (though there is apparently one in the summer months). There is however a linked bar/diner, Bailleyz, which we used on the first night and found it fine. But we couldn't eat there on our second night as it was full, and the staff did not seem interested in finding us a spot, which was very disappointing.

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“Good food”

Came as part of a coach tour so we didn’t book this hotel personally. Well situated with bar and two restaurants. Food very good choices and tasty. Room quiet and clean, bed comfortable. However the bathroom in particular needs renovation, very shabby with thin cheap shower curtain and hard to cont… more

Came as part of a coach tour so we didn’t book this hotel personally. Well situated with bar and two restaurants. Food very good choices and tasty. Room quiet and clean, bed comfortable. However the bathroom in particular needs renovation, very shabby with thin cheap shower curtain and hard to control shower, pressure very good though. For a one night stay fine. Staff very helpful and courteous.

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“Faded but comfortable”

The hotel is very large and rambling over several inter connected buildings of varying ages. There is a distinct air of fading grandeur about the hotel. The dark carpets, long maze of corridors and dark wooden doors add to this appearance. Our room was spacious even again somewhat "past its heyday… more

The hotel is very large and rambling over several inter connected buildings of varying ages. There is a distinct air of fading grandeur about the hotel. The dark carpets, long maze of corridors and dark wooden doors add to this appearance. Our room was spacious even again somewhat "past its heyday". It offered a leafy outlook towards the distant mountains. The bathroom was large and clean but again rather old fashioned. The shower was above the bath with an old fashioned shower curtain that struggled to keep the water off the floor. It appeared that the basin had been renovated but not the rest of the bathroom. Breakfast is offered in the restaurant, the downside was that breakfast finished by 9am - very early for a holiday place and much earlier than most hotels. The actual breakfast buffet was good with a varied spread of offerings. There was the usual scrambled eggs, bacon etc plus salads and fruit and a small collection of pastries. The dining room is very bright and an attractive spot to start the day.

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