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Excellent location for after attending wedding at Lake Hood.
Only problem was, the wedding started at 2pm so we couldn't check in before the wedding and had to come back part way through. That meant we had to get dressed elsewhere. We had travelled to Ashburton that morning.
Lovely people running this Motel. Super comfy bed, toasty warm and really well maintained unit however water pressure in the shower was non existent and we did find it quite noisy being right on the main road. Handy location to lake hood.
Loved it was a nice small apartment the owners of the apartment were the most wonderful people so kind and friendly definitely will book this place again in future
Third time we have stayed at this motel , must be the friendly and helpful staff. A motel that prides itself in service to its customers and is only 3 minutes into the centre of Ashburton and all it has to offer
Room lovely, bed comfy, spotless,laundry facilities available, no stairs, good parking, kitchenette,wifi, but on main highway and train line , so quiet a lot of noise.
Anthea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Aaron on Apr 16, 2019
Thanks for your review, we are happy you found the room Spotless and our beds comfy.Being situated on the main road, makes us super easy to find.
This was a very clean and comfortable motel. Nicely appointed and friendly, helpful staff. Definitely recommended.
Rosemary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from A & S on Sep 25, 2018
Thanks for your kind words Rosemary, we do try hard to exceed our customer expectations, and look forward to meeting you again on your next stay. Aaron & Stacey
Very clean, good location. Warm, well equipped room.
Helen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from A & S on Sep 25, 2018
Hello Helen
We are pleased you found the motel Clean and Warm. our location in Ashburton is great, with an excellent cafe, Lushingtons, right next door.
Keep well until we meet again.
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Aug 12, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable motel. Excellent hosts, who were very accommodating.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from A & S on Sep 25, 2018
Hello , Thanks for your kind words, and we look forward to meeting you again soon
Our hosts were absolutely great. They made our stay worthwhile. The room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. We would recommend this motel to all!
Julie
Response from Aaron on Apr 24, 2018
Thanks Julie, for taking the time to tell other about our Clean, spacious and comfortable rooms.
We look forward to meeting you again soon.
Have to say this motel had the most friendly host of all the nights we had in NZ
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Aaron & Stacey on Mar 27, 2018
Thanks for the feedback, we hope you enjoyed your time in NZ and look forward to meeting you again on your next visit
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Mar 1, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable and clean. A little dated. Good shower with good pressure. Perfect for our wee family, there was even a small play area with a great trampoline.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Aaron and Stacey on Mar 27, 2018
We are glad you had time to enjoy our play area with your children, and look forward to hosting you again on your next visit to Ashburton
Excellent distance from Christchurch airport if you don't want to stay in the city. Clean and comfortable accommodation if a little noisy with the heavy traffic on the main road.
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Response from Aaron on Feb 16, 2018
Thanks Jo for your feedback.
We look forward to meeting you again on your next visit.
was able to stop in town for a nice lunch and a break- at a lovely cafe
glenys
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Aaron white on Jan 23, 2018
We are glad you found our rooms comfortable and roomy. We also have another great cafe next door to try on you next visit.
Yes the walking and biking tracks around the river are great to stretch the legs.
We look forward to meeting you again.
Both Expedia and the Ashcroft are to blame for the experience getting off on the wrong foot. I clearly booked for a three person room on the website and then in the small print it said the actual room I booked was for two people.
So when we arrived before I had even really said hello I was greeted with a comment of "you do realise you have to pay an extra person fee?". Which quite frankly could have been dealt with in a lot better way and manner. I then, before really saying anything at all, had a piece of paper trust in front of me saying "read this" - a print out of an online form. Not the form I filled out and when I questioned that I was accused of not reading the fine print and there would be no discussion on the matter. Apparently it gets heated a lot in their office over this matter. Well if it happens so much then maybe someone should do something about it not just be rude to the customers.
So what should have been a good stay started off with a rude conversation which left a bad taste in the mouth. I would not have minded paying the extra but it was the way it was done which was quite so rude.
Apart from that it is an average motel with no extras or frills. A comfy bed for the night. But I will not be going there again ever.
pretty basic, but does the job, could do with bigger heaters for the cold nights
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Helen, Canada
Mar 20, 2011
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
a bit tired
We found no fault with the helpful and friendly staff.
The facility itself is tired and in dire need of updating.
The rooms were clean but looked and felt as if everything in them was from the 70's.