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Reviews of Ascot Motor Lodge

3 out of 5
Ascot Motor Lodge
74 Romilly Street, Westport

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 215 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable room and exceptionally helpful staff. I definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was no one around to deal with issues
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wile the place had everything we wanted the room we choose on wotif wasn’t correct not sure how they can sell a place which is not as described but it will fine all the same
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrive on stay to be told they dont know anything about our booking. We show our booking details and payments. So assigns us our room which was not ready for us to check in. We get into our room. There are alot of updates that need doing to the rooms. We had 2 to 3 light bulbs that we had to change from room to room. We had 2 forks and 3 knives to share between us for dinner. Once leaving we get asked to pay. This had already been done by our company so we where abit confused to be told that they dont have access to see anything. So they are not sure what we have or dont have once again i showed the invoice. Dont get me wrong it was a bed and a roof over our heads but i am very upset with what we paid for to what we got. It wasnt enjoyable and could not wait to get home. Over all i will not be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Hazel, Hamilton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a typical New Zealand motel with full kitchen facilities. Easy access and parking and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was priced accordingly, rather dated and a few issues that need attention, otherwise a good stay and would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have a room for me even though my money was taken and I had confirmation
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from leeanne on 14 Apr 2022
Hi Scott thanks for your review. As explained to your staff when they arrived we were closed to the public due to flooding in our town. we were in the process of reopening and the booking agent you used had the dates wrong. This was not our fault and your agent explained that and gave you a full refund. While i understand it was frustrating it was out of my hands. Also please note that when you use an agent it is them who you pay and who send you the confirmation not the motel you have book

4/10 Poor

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique was the hairdryer in trhe bathroom! Never seen one like it! Big unit with evergthing you need
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, tidy room and clean. Suited our needs perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room for our family of five and space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Barry

Proprietor was over-protective of her security. The office was always locked. Allowed into the unit at exactly 1400, owner stranded out of town somewhere. No apology. Ran out of toilet paper. Frayed carpet at door. Would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from The manager on 26 Mar 2021
Hi Barry thank you for your review! I will not apologize for our stance on security!! We have been and still are in a world pandemic. Check in is 2pm this is made very clear on your booking it also advises that is you require and early check to get in touch with us 24 hours prior to your arrival. I was not stranded anywhere So I'm not sure what your meaning there. Yes you did run out of toilet paper im affairs I can't not control how much you used but I was more thank happy to give you more when you asked. Lastly as you have ignore all message sent to you by myself and expedia I am left to wonder why you skipped out on paying your bill? You had already stated that you had given expedia I correct card details, then left with out paying! I do wonder if that's the reason behind you not wanting to return? Your bill has been past on to collectors for payment.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

bob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The true New Zealand
When you are on a budget this is the best choice. The location is quiet and the unit we were in was spacious and well equipped. WiFi was a real bonus when there is nothing on tv to keep the kids busy. There is a good kids playground in the block behind and some friendly resident cats. The units were well insulated and at no point it felt cold in summer. The shower was nice and hot too. Some of the photos are out of date the place is nicer than the photos lead you to believe. You'll enjoy your stay and save money while you are at it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lauris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dated. Wasn’t the cleanest either, actually wondered if we had clean sheets as found a few dark hairs & wrinkles on bottom sheet. Floor was not vacuumed. Leanne did discount the room though as there was a hole in shower wall so that was good of her. I guess the price we paid was fair for the condition.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Response from leeanne on 9 Jan 2021
Thanks for your reveiw. your sheets were clean as we do our laundry in house (they are not sent to a cleaner) sometimes the odd hair and wrinkle does turn up. i will make sure more care is taken with the vacuuming

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spacious clean and modernised queen bed basic unit with kitchette. and ensuite. Made our 3 night stay a pleasure. thank you,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Steve, Blenheim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A rather tired establishment - enthusiasm seemed to be very lacking. Several basic missing in kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Really cheap
Leanne was very accommodating, Hotel.com had double booked us but she went out of her way to make our stay very pleasant. Old motel and needs some attention to the up keep of the premises but we had everything we needed, comfortable beds, nice linen, good shower, nice and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality.
Linen cleanliness was poor. Sheets and towels. Asked to clean dishes and hardly any dishwash liquid. Also couldnt cook "smelly" food and warned with a cleaning charge yet people in next unit had 2 big dogs. Office was hardly ever manned. Were asked to phone mobile if we needed anything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from leeanne on 5 Aug 2020
Thanks for your review! Let's start at the start of your list. 1. I apologize if our linen wasn't up to your standard I would have happily changed it for you if I had known you were unhappy. 2. You asked me for extra towels why not have asked for more dishwashing liquid? I could have easily fixed this issue. 3. It is standard in motels that strong smelling food its not to be cook. It is also clearly advertised that we are a pet friendly motel!. 4. As our sign on the reception door clearly states the office is locked at all times! This is for saftey and health reasons. Im sorry its not possible for me to sit in reception all day incase someone needs something. I'm assuming that you're unhappiness with you're stay is the reason why you left your unit in such a state!

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very clean unit, basic but had everything I required, only complaint was very poor shower water pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old and tired. No Sky, wifi difficult, clock had stopped, nowhere to put luggage.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from leeanne on 9 Mar 2020
hi thank you for your review, i am very sorry you have left a bit unhappy. yes we are an older motel our rates and photos on the web site you booked do clearly show this. no we have sky this to is on the website you booked from each on of our units have wardrobes and luggage stands. i do agree the wifi is difficult at the moment this is due to a new system that has been installed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Jeff, Penrith nsw Australia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, to use wifi you had to go well outsude your room, reception was very rarely open, the laundry for the sie id the place only had 1 washer and dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from Leeanne (Manager) on 25 Feb 2020
Hi thanks for your review. as explain we were in the process of having new internet installed hence the work men who were here. as the large sign on reception says for security our office is always locked. you just push the door bell for assistance. As our site is only small with 12 units we find 1 washing mechine and 1 dryer is enough. I hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and central location in Westport, Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Stephen CN

Liked: Cleanliness
No milk, internet not working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home! Was very clean and comfy. Slept like a baby lol Would happily come stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bathroom needs a bit of an upgrade and so does the kitchen faucets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room condition outdated, mattress worn out, but otherwise the place was clean, but need some updates and repairs. Would look for another place to stay next time.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was central, room was spacious but Shower soap and body wash dispenser didn’t work, was empty. Heat pump was noisey but heater did work. Overall our experience was good. Room was very clean and fresh towels everyday. Friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and clean
Great friendly service, good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is getting a bit tired but was clean and warm, friendly helpful lady Want a low key comfortable place to stay I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though an older property it had lovely fresh linen, towels, bedding. Was really clean and thoughtfully set out, would definitely stay again. Good layout, solid property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness
Ordinary
Very old style, tired motel in the back street. Needs a refurbish badly. Clean enough, and spacious enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy motel - Leanne was very pleasant and accommodating. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything we needed for a night, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Leeanne on 18 Mar 2019
Hi thank you for your review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room wasn’t clean and needed to be aired. The wifi didn’t work and staff not helpful. Overall facilities very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Leeanne on 21 Mar 2019
Hi thank you for the review. We have had a huge amount of wifi issues that are out of our control, I am sorry your room was not up to your standard if you had let us know we would have been more than happy to fix any issues you had.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated property, could do with new paint and some updating. Slow wi-fi -
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and we enjoyed our night there. Lovely spacious room. Would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find close to town centre comfoortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacey and the kitchen is good. And this is the only place we found out that has a Holy Bible in the room, I thought that was awesome. We all need Jesus Christ!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019