Best Hotels in Ataahua

We spent a few nights at the Seaside Motel and had a great stay. The location is excellent, right across the road from the bay, with great harbor views from the rooms. And you don’t have to go far for a hearty meal, as the Duchauvelle Hotel/Restaurant is right next door. The room was bright and airy with great views. All the furnishings were comfortable and we had a very restful sleep. The kitchenette was well outfitted and we ate all of our breakfasts there. The heating was just barely enough to keep the room at 16-18C, but we were there during a winter cold/wet snap. The internet wasn’t really working while we were there so we made do with our mobile connections. Overall we had a great stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this place to other travelers.

This is the best hotel I have stayed in New Zealand for three weeks! Super praise! The boss is Chinese, warm and thoughtful (and even sent me to the city ^_^^_^)! The hotel is well equipped and the facilities are very new... Living in such a hotel in a foreign country, I really feel like going home! I will definitely recommend my companion to stay next time. I wish the hotel business is getting better and better!

Similar to a previous review I was very disappointed and the main issue I believe is that many of the information sites are falesly advertising that Parking is available on site,. At the back inside the house is: A tiny room approx 2 and 1/4 metres wide; L shape. On my second night I could not sleep as a large window high above the bed to the left ( over one metre wide by one foot high) was stuck and wide open all night. A strong cold wind began around 11pm and too high to shut even when I stood on the couch and I am quite tall. The wind caused the blind to beat against the wall all night. Then at 3am the smoke alarm started beeping so I spent all night with the TV ON to pass the time. I asked the owner for a refund for one of the nights for this bad experience but none forthcoming. There was a lot of voices coming from the owners room through the door in the next room at times. The bathroom was down a passage where I was unable to shut that window also; it appeared to be an old window type as I (on my own and over 75) couldn't move the hinges. I stayed at motels the same week for the same price. $150 night. Wonderful I felt like I was out of Jail. Many travel sites for this guest house say FREE PRIVATE PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON SITE. This is not true. The owner told me that I could not park ON SITE. I cannot stress that: Parking was a huge problem as the metal locked driveway gate was for private use only I was told and the roadside on one side had time limits. On such a busy area with two cafes next door I had to keep circling the block and finally parked some distance away. This guest house does not welcome guests who take on this room to a kitchen or lounge or provide breakfast or meals. When I finally found a park I had to make 3 trips with belongings and food. Tourists especially from overseas need to be aware of this and also this major parking issue. Public Holidays are even WORSE to find a park which could be kms away. A very low couch was side on to the Tv. There were no table or chairs, to eat your food on or sit your coffee on. Just a wardrobe with a toaster, microwave, fridge and jug. The bed head board was not attached to the bed and banged against the wall. This room was around the back inside the house that looked out on their private driveway and garage. There was no comfort staying in this space during the day even though I needed rest. Lots of improvements needed here and a big reduction from $150 per night. A welcome pack would have been great showing a map of Sumner with cafes etc., especially for first time overseas visitors or New Zealanders