Settlers Motor Lodge

My partner contacted settlers twice to inform them our arrival would be delayed due bad weather delaying the interisland Kaitiaki from birthing, My partner had difficulty comprehending the poor English spoken by the receiver., however we were told to call on arrival and where to get the key. We arrived at our destination between 8 -9 pm, my partner contacted settlers and had walked about a 100 meters along the road to collect the key. We were given the key to room 5 which we found used and uncleaned, dirty bath towel left on the dinning table bath room left in a used state, bed was unmade. My partner walked back to where he got the key, he received an apology and given the key for room 7. Room 7 was disheveled in appearances, , it stank over whelming of air diffuses one of which I put out side, couple of the pillows smelt musty greasy hair stale smelling. A rusting microwave sitting on wall brackets that had seen better days, the fridge ice box cover was broken, dirty hand marks around doors and handles, ranch slider sticking, chipping around mirror in shower room, a used flannel was left hanging in the shower, bathroom soap dispensers where empty or not working, hole in net curtain over kitchen bench, no tea towel, overall cleanliness and presentation of the room for $155 was of well below standards we have experienced else where. It was terrible. As it was getting very late by the time we were kept running back and forth, we stuck it out and could not wait to leave the next day, I do not recommend this place. I see their photos on the web site are glowing but they are nothing like what we were provided elsewhere, NZ is renowned for providing high standards in motel services. By all accounts this place was terrible. One more matter for concern, they had deducted money from my credit card before we had arrived, Disgusting behavior.

Broken locks on the windows, No TV working, no bedside lamp. We made a mistake signing for damage before inspecting the room which was already damaged [hole in bothroom door] and those things already mentioned

It was annoying to get to the motel and then find we had to walk 150m down the road to another motel to check in. This seems to be a permanent set up. Also only one pillow per head and flat pillows at that. Very clean.

Sky tv. Retro shower. Adequate parking. Some rooms don't have bed side lamps which is annoying. Staff are helpful.

Close to fairy terminal. Cleanliness is an issue - specially the carpet and other areas such as door and fridge etc.

There was nothing we liked about this property. There were trails of ants in the Kitchen we didnt have much food but in our bag where we had crackers chocolates nibbles etc there were many ants The bed was not comfortable linen was clean bed well made. Bathroom had alot of black mould in different areas. Only one chair to sit on at table an armchair very grubby.This is an honest opinion from an x Motel owner.We would not stay or recommend the Motor Lodge or stay ourselves again

The location situated close to the local settlers museum where we wished to visit, the beach and supermarkets all within walking distance. The motel itself presented well form the outside, inviting and old world. It was a reasonably comfortable stay though we found the beds uncomfortable and facilities in need of an upgrade.

I didn't expect there is no stove in the kitchen, it is a motel, there should be a stove, but there is nothing. One of the pillows was used, we found a hair on it. Heater in the shower is not working at all, The other heater in the room was weak, we asked for more blankets, He brought something I don't know what they call and it was disgusting. we didn't use it, we slept with our clothes adding another layer to it. Oh, by the way, there is no Reception in this motel, Yes, no reception. In order to check in, you need to go another motel close to this one. Wiered. 2 chairs there, both were dirty, I think they found it in the street.

The place felt abandoned. No reception at the property. Had to drive further up the road to a partner motel. Glad I didn’t arrive late as that motels reception closed at 9:00 pm. When I did check in there was no one at reception office. Had too wander around the complex and eventually fund a house maid. Not keen on re booking there.