B5.2.2 New Zealand Accommodation: Motels and Motor Lodges
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This article is from the New Zealand FAQ, by Phil Stuart-Jones and Lin Nah with numerous contributions by others.
B5.2.2 New Zealand Accommodation: Motels and Motor Lodges
These are by far a more popular choice of accomodation compared to hotels.
As with other accomodation modes, the range is from cheap to expensive.
Motels are typically big units that usually have full kitchen facilities.
They are suitable for families as you request for units that have more
than one room. You should be able to park your car near your unit.
Most motels will not have a dining facility. The larger or more upmarket
ones may have a restaurant. There's definitely no room service though
many of them provide breakfast if you wish to order it (at additional cost
of course).
The range of prices go from around $60 per night to $200 per night.
Two examples of recent motel experiences:
27 Dec 97 - Motel in Taupo at $160 per night. It was essentially a 2 room
unit. There were 2 king sized beds, a huge bathroom, a spa pool, tv and a
kitchen. The kitchen had a dining area with a table that will accommodate
6 people. The kitchen facilities include a microwave, fridge, toaster,
electric kettle, stove, a set of cutlery and crockery, tea, coffee (plunger
coffee), and milk. Towels and toiletries like shampoo, and soap were
provided. There was a swimming pool in the Motel.
September 97 - Motel in Hamilton $65 a night.
1 bedroom unit with Queen sized bed, tv and arm chair. Kitchen had
microwave, stove, toaster etc with table that seats 2 ppl.
Bathroom was small with shower, toilet and sink.
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