Facilities: We stayed in a stand-alone cabin, which was fully equipped with a private bathroom, induction cooktop, oven, etc., but it was a bit dated.
Hygiene: The hygiene was just so-so, and there was a strong cooking smell in the room.
Environment: There's a communal kitchen, shared bathrooms, and a paid hot spring center (guests get a discount).
Service: We didn't really use any services; late arrivals check themselves in.
This hotel is absolutely fantastic! We chose their best room this time, and it was incredibly spacious with amazing views. The parking lot is also huge. We stayed for four nights and three days, and we'll definitely be choosing this place again on our next visit!
As we had a glowworm cave tour booked, we decided to stay overnight in Waitomo. The guesthouse was ideally located, with a great restaurant just around the corner, which made dinner very convenient. We stayed in room 40, and the bedroom came with an electric heater. Free parking was also available.
We stayed one night en route to Hobbiton and liked it so much that we stayed another 2 later in our trip.
Great location, and Cambridge is a relatively easy base to get to other places from.
Beautiful decor throughout, nice finishings and really peaceful.
It was very busy during our stay (around Christmas/NY) so a little wait for food/drinks but that’s to be expected. We had positive interactions with all hotel and restaurant staff.
My only feedback is that the switches in the rooms have blue lights on them, which, for people that like a black-out room, can disrupt sleep. Hopefully an easy fix!
We loved everything about the stay. The owner/manager served us enthusiastically. The food is consistently of a high standard and a very relaxed and pleasant dining experience. The staff go above and beyond cheerfully. Since finding Hidden Lake Hotel, we have not stayed anywhere else when travelling from Auckland to Taupo via Cambridge and intend to spend more time there in future.
A hostel with very friendly and welcoming staff. The room was ok, in line with the description and photos. They have large available kitchen for guests, and also room for chilling out.
20 minutes drive from parking where you can get bus at the start of Tongariro Alpine crossing hike.
The motel was in a good location.
All of Whitianga's restaurants and a cinema were within walking distance.
Unfortunately, no air conditioning.
The room was very large with a separate bedroom and living room. There was an additional bed in the living room. However, the bedroom only had a small window, which I found very odd.
The small kitchen was quite practical.
Located in Taupo, 22 miles from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park, Adventure Taupō Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a grill. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are available.
All rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a desk.
You can play darts at Adventure Taupō Hostel.
The Hidden Valley is 22 miles from the accommodation, while Great Lake Convention Centre is a 9-minute walk from the property. Taupo Airport is 5 miles away.
Initially, we were given room 101, but it was too noisy due to the external air conditioning units facing an inner courtyard of the building. Eventually, Chris moved us to room 412. Even though it was next to the laundry room, it wasn't nearly as loud, and we were finally able to get some rest. The room is very spacious, and the beds are large and comfortable. The shower pressure was fantastic. We had a pleasant stay. Thanks, Chris!
This historic hotel, while having somewhat outdated facilities and no phone charging stations, boasts excellent service and food 👍. A nine-hole golf course is right in front, free for hotel guests. Just inside the forest are the hotel's three hot spring pools, each with a different temperature! After a relaxing soak, you can enjoy a wonderful night's sleep!
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MMumtaz MerdjHello,
First of all this is My 3rd booking at this hotel..secondly it's value for money ,very clean ,very spacious inside each rooms ,very presentable, and comfortable beds ..Kitchen was Perfect ,as I needed to boil my tea in a stove top and not electric kettle ,so I loved it because there was stove top ..Microwave just made my dinner, as I bought frozen pizza from pal n save and just cooked it that microwave as it had settings for cooking ..even rice ..but I just had 2 cheese pizzas..So the room which had 4 single beds and one queen bed for $153.00for one night..just enough for me to get up n drive back to NEWPLYMOUTH..
AFTER the 4hrs drive, this room made me so relaxed, so comfy that ,I was wide alert while driving back to NPL.
THE carpark was just in front of my room ..,easy access to my vehicle for grabbing my belongings ..
The service actually was MY BEST experience ..
MANU is like a father to me I mean ..close to my dad's brother's age ..Last booking ,it was him who helped me ,when I needed a room for my husb who was disable due to his recent illness, so Manu had provided us a room ,as requested..down stairs n in front of our parking ..so this booking ,it was him who was ..very polite ,very professional n friendly..I have Been here 3 times ,to reception...Manu is the BEST staff there ...well apart from all this I would like to conclude that from now on..I will continue booking ..at this same hotel . I hope I 🙏 I always get served by the same staff Manu or I always prefer the same room ..4 single beds with one queen..
Thanks for your time ...God 🙏 bless you all .
See again soon ..I wish I could Always book this during the coming summer holidays from now..but I'm pretty sure ...I have to just wait for my commitments .
Thanks
Rreturn visitorA tiny motel, has basic amenities. Didn't know there's a communal kitchen until we were leaving.
It's a good stop over point, but most of the town closes either early or has long weekends, so make sure you have supplies beforehand. When we arrived there there was no reception, had a number and person to ring, the entrance is a bit tricky ”around the back”...yep that's exactly what it is.
GGuest UserFront staff very helpful, however first bed cover sheet was stained and the replacement sheet had a rip in it. Dinner food was small, overpriced and not tasty however breakfast there was alot of choice and yummy fresh food. Third party service neglected to pass on pet details so was an unexpected added cost however was very convenient to be able to have my pet there. Was a very warm and comfy room, thank you.
AAnonymous UserThe front desk lady was very nice. We had two rooms to choose from. There is a farm around, with goats, sheep, cows, ostriches, and a pig. One star is given to the pig, who was super friendly and purred as soon as we met. It is a good choice for those who want to see the caves but don't want to drive too far. The only drawback is that there are all kinds of insects in the room. You can only pretend to be blind as there are too many to kill.
CCannesThe location is easy to reach, the surroundings are quiet, the front desk staff is smiling, the bathroom has plenty of hot water, the water pressure is OK, the kitchenette equipment can also meet the cooking breakfast, it is a good place to rest on the way.
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