The location and cleanliness.

The somewhat impersonal and non- verbal communication between guests and staff did not bode well. We were merely texted instructions on how to access the unit given the proprietor was not on site for our mid-afternoon check-in. There was no follow-up contact to check if we had arrived and settled in etc. Furthermore, we initially could not operate the tv and texted the owner but received no response. Fortunately,, we managed to locate the remote control and access the wifi. A simple verbal call from the owner would have made all the difference as well as making us feel welcome. This experience proved to be rather disconcerting and disappointing.

We expected a pleasant little room in a small seaside town. Wow, the unit far exceeded that. There were 2 bedrooms up a stairway, one with outstanding views over the water. It was more of an Air bnb or even apartment than a motel room. Also, the owner/manager was terrific, with clear instructions & directions for retrieving our room key if reception was not open on arrival.

This is nothing within control of owner/manager, but Google Maps provided no direction when I searched for directions using the motel name. I used the address & did fine. The Google Maps inability to provide directions to the name did cause me to wonder if the motel really existed as a motel. I don't know the process of getting Google Maps to provide directions to a facility name (it's probably entirely an internal Google Maps matter).

Spacious and clean unit. Large fridge. Easy access to the key with a lock box and code I had been advised of in advance. Close to the beach. Comfortable furniture.

I only used the downstairs area of the accommodation, there needs to be a bedside lamp or light by the downstairs bed. The room was hot, could do with a fan or air con. There was a heat pump, I don't know if that can be used to cool the rooms, I couldn't find a manual for it.

We booked here because I wanted to photograph the Moeraki Boulders at sunrise and it was very close. It was somewhere we would not have normally ventured to but were glad we did. We cooked our own dinner but there was a nearby tavern about 5 mins away and a fish and chip shop. Check in was very easy with a message prior to our arrival and an easily accessible locked box. The unit was very spacy and great value for the price. Would definitely stay here again if I was to return.

The car parking was a bit tight but nothing worse than a shopping center car park. If it was wet weather, there is no protection from the car to your accommodation.

Our unit was spotlessly clean. It's not a new property, but is well maintained. Bed was extremely comfortable with quality linen. These units have plenty of room, much more than we needed for just the two of us! Would easily suit a family or two couples travelling together. Loved Moeraki Village - a lovely, quiet place to stay.

Nothing to dislike, but be aware that this accommodation is on two levels. Two bedrooms upstairs as well as a double bed downstairs in the living room. Bathroom is downstairs.

Great location - sea views from the main bedroom and an easy walk to the beach, jetty and local tavern for dinner. Nice and warm, well-equipped unit, with night lights on the stairs, which was great for those late night bathroom stops.

It would be good if different thickness pillows were provided - I found them a bit to dense for me and my son. But that is a very minor point and certainly wouldn't stop us staying at the motel again.

The location was great for visiting Moeraki Boulders Beach and area. The property had a lovely garden and the big kitchen window overlooked beautiful flowers. The unit was two stories with an upstairs deck for great ocean views. The kitchen was well equipped and everything was comfortable. The bathroom was so large that we could put our large suitcases there and not lug them up the steep stairs. The bed was very comfortable.

The stairs to the bedroom were very narrow but the handrail was sturdy and the lighting good for those nighttime trips downstairs to the bathroom. The bathroom could have more towel holders or hooks.

very clean and spacious. top floor bedroom with views of the water. easy to find, designated parking area. the bottom floor living and kitchen area was so nice and spacious, kitchen had everything you needed. bathroom was big, liked that there was extra counter space which is helpful. comfortable beds.

ac did not work, it got hot at night. was able to open the window which helped a little. one thing that was weird - our car was right outside the apartment. as we were getting our things out of the room into our car on day of checkout, someone walked right into the room with the cleaning supplies even though we didn’t have all our stuff out and still had 1 Hr till checkout. we were planning to go to the beach really quick then come back to clean off and start our drive but couldn’t do that since they were already going to start cleaning. I’m not sure how it was assumed that we were ready for checkout , but I’ve never experienced that before. sadly the stay was perfect until that happened

Excellent location with easy walk to beach and Tavern. Very sunny and fabulous views from balcony upstairs.

Unfortunately their were very boisterous children running up and down the deck in front of my room. A couple of microwave proof bowls would be great for cooking.

Location was great and the motel was excellent. A little dated but clean, warm and comfortable.

The only thing that was of any concern are the stairs to the top floor of bedrooms, my partner and I are both a little over 60 and not exactly athlete’s anymore so the stairs were awkward but ok.