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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence

Rooms
9.8Rooms were described as comfy and cosy with good facilities.
Cleanliness
9.8The property was noted as clean and tidy.
Location
9.9Perfectly located between the city and the Gannet colony.
No close alternative was identified for this preference.




What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
The compared hotels differ by 1.9 km.
Valdez Motor Lodge: 3.0 km (1.8 mi)
FreeFall Hut: 4.9 km (3.0 mi)
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.6/10Valdez Motor Lodge
8.8/10Quest Hastings
9/10FreeFall Hut
9.7/10Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.4Rooms received praise for comfort and modern decor, though the master bed was noted as firm.
Valdez Motor Lodge
7.6Mixed sentiments about old, uncomfortable beds and general aging of the rooms.
Quest Hastings
9.2Rooms are described as spacious, modern, and well-equipped.
FreeFall Hut
9.8Rooms were described as comfy and cosy with good facilities.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.5The property was modern and clean, but there were cleanliness issues noted, such as crumbs on the single bed.
Valdez Motor Lodge
8.1Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including stains on towels and unclean bathrooms.
Quest Hastings
8.2Multiple mentions of cleanliness but some inconsistencies noted in housekeeping.
FreeFall Hut
9.8The property was noted as clean and tidy.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.5Central location with easy access to surrounding areas; however, some road noise was mentioned.
Valdez Motor Lodge
9.6Consistently praised for its proximity to attractions.
Quest Hastings
9.7Location is frequently highlighted as excellent and convenient.
FreeFall Hut
9.9Perfectly located between the city and the Gannet colony.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
10.0Exceptional communication and service as noted by guests regarding the warm welcome and responsiveness.
Valdez Motor Lodge
9.6Positive mentions of friendly staff and resolving booking issues.
Quest Hastings
9.7Staff received high praise for their helpfulness and friendliness.
FreeFall Hut
9.9Hosts were mentioned as lovely and welcoming.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
—Valdez Motor Lodge
—Quest Hastings
—FreeFall Hut
—Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.0Not specifically mentioned in reviews; assigned standard quality for this hotel tier.
Valdez Motor Lodge
9.1Positive mentions about the quality of food.
Quest Hastings
8.7Onsite coffee machine praised, but limited mentions of food options.
FreeFall Hut
9.8Welcome bread and homemade jam was a tasty treat.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
10.0Amenities like the spa pool added significant enjoyment to the stay.
Valdez Motor Lodge
8.6Includes some positive feedback about facilities such as the pool and breakfast.
Quest Hastings
9.2Guests appreciated the availability of amenities like washing machines and dryers.
FreeFall Hut
9.3Facilities were clean and comfortable.
Dunray Cottage - Welcome to Havelock North
9.4Guests felt they received excellent value given the quality of accommodation and facilities.
Valdez Motor Lodge
9.1Some reviews indicate it offers good value; however, others felt prices were high given the conditions.
Quest Hastings
8.2Some suggest parking fees were a bit high, but overall value felt reasonable.
FreeFall Hut
9.3The overall experience was considered a great value.
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