32 Ryley St, 9535 Owaka, New Zealand
#3 of 12 hotels in Owaka
Guests' ChoiceBased on 897 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.3
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 June 2024
Timo
GermanyBeautiful motel in great surroundings, in small and quiet Owaka. Great and comfortable rooms.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Shirley
New Zealandvery clean, everything you needed, and nice to have friendly owner/manger and visiting pets.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Gary
New ZealandNothing at all.Close to all amenities in Owaka.
Place was spotless
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Jade
United KingdomLovely motel, great location. Tess was very lovely and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and was great to have electric blankets, as it was fairly cold at night, the rooms also have radiators so again was nice to have those to keep warm in winter. Would definitely stay again if around that area.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
John
New ZealandExcellent overall, clean tidy. Covered car port. BBQ available.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomAbsolutely beautiful motel in an incredible location. The unit was beautifully finished, super comfortable and had everything we needed. It was very spacious. There was a lovely terrace out front overlooking the hills. We loved our stay here
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Rochelle
New ZealandLoved everything about this place. Great sized unit which was a perfect home away from home, friendly staff and a good price.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Kirsty
New ZealandLocation was great
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Mal
AustraliaAll good
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Sandra
New ZealandWe have stayed here a few times and have found these hotels to have everything you would need to have a good stay, whether as a couple or with a family. The facilities are a bit dated but well maintained and very clean as are the grounds outside. They come with covered parking and a few friendly cat visitors! I would highly recommend this Motel for convenience and comfort.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Judy
New ZealandNothing to say
Everything, roomy, clean, comfortable, warm, close to pub, staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Derryn
AustraliaCentral location, good for exploring the Catlins region
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Christine
New ZealandThe couch was quite uncomfortable for me and not easy to get out of. It probably wouldn't be an issue for someone younger and fitter!
The place was really clean and had everything we needed. The rooms were spacious. There was a great space for bags in the bedroom.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Grant
New ZealandLocation was fantastic
The couch was uncomfortable but everything else was great
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Barry
New ZealandUnit was clean and fresh, having been recently renovated. Provided all we needed. Grounds were well maintained in a peaceful setting.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Graeme
New ZealandA very warm, clean and comfortable unit with everything we needed to self-cater. A very friendly and helpful host who provided useful information about the local area. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Kevin
AustraliaSelf checkin and out - didn’t speak to or see a single sole. Office initially difficult to find, a sign is needed on the right as you enter.
Clean, roomy and well appointed. Walking distance to hotel for evening meal.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Yvonne
New ZealandWarm, clean and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Douglas
New ZealandWe've stayed before. The motel is well set up with plenty of room, an excellent kitchen with gas cooking, parking is under cover.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Gabija
LithuaniaThis is the best motel I have stayed so far. The unit was new and super clean, fully equipped kitchen, they pay attention to many details and overall it’s just cosy. The manager through the phone was very friendly, the heater was on when we arrived late:) super affectionate cat accompanied us during the morning and amazing red sky during sunrise. Overall very peaceful and calm place:)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Jade
New ZealandAll great.
Very clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Paige
New ZealandVery nice place, very clean and tidy, nice and quiet area, loved staying here and will definitely be staying again and recommending to friends and family when they are in the area. Very cute friendly cat that comes around to say Hi when you arrive
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Stephen
AustraliaN?A
Nice and clean unit. Well appointed and handy location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Lynley
New ZealandDishwasher was not working. We ate out so it didn’t matter but if we were expecting it to work it would have been disappointing. One thing that would improve things would be a light proof blind or a curtain over front door as when sleeping in living area the outside light is very bright.
There was a lot of space for the 2 of us . Like a full flat. It had separate toilet and access to toilet/ bathroom from bedroom. It had full kitchen for cooking. The location was very central to all sights and here was a few eating establishments nearby. This was handy as most of the Catlins has very sparse hospitality venues which are often closed, especially in off season. There was a decent 4square supermarket nearby too. I advise stocking up with everything you need if travelling south as it is hard to find food otherwise.
Stayed in April 2024
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