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Rooms
9.2Rooms were described as comfortable, warm, and spacious, with a homely feeling.
Location
9.2Location was praised for being ideal for the event attendees and family-friendly.
Service
9.7Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, providing a great welcome.




Upper Hutt, NZ
1.2 km (0.72 mi) from original
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The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.3/10Totara Lodge
9/10Bristol Motel
8.8/10Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.2/10The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.4Many reviews highlighted spacious and well-appointed rooms, with families expressing satisfaction.
Totara Lodge
9.2Rooms were described as comfortable, warm, and spacious, with a homely feeling.
Bristol Motel
8.9Rooms are described as comfortable, although there were some mentions of maintenance issues.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.2Reviews mention a comfortable bed and well-appointed facilities.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.4Overall reviews reflected high cleanliness with statements like 'spotlessly clean' and 'very clean'.
Totara Lodge
8.7Guests noted the place was lovely and clean, but some mentioned issues with noise from other guests.
Bristol Motel
8.9Most reviews mention cleanliness positively, with a few noting issues like worn out facilities.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.2Guests mentioned the property was very clean and comfortable.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
8.4Several reviews noted the location as less inviting, particularly due to proximity to army-base and sports fields.
Totara Lodge
9.2Location was praised for being ideal for the event attendees and family-friendly.
Bristol Motel
8.7Generally good location, although some reviews mentioned views could be better.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.2The location was described as quiet, lovely, and perfect for travel plans.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.9Staff were generally described as friendly and accommodating, with no major complaints about service.
Totara Lodge
9.7Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating, providing a great welcome.
Bristol Motel
9.3Consistently praised for being friendly and accommodating.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.7Hosts were prompt in answering questions and provided helpful information.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
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8.9No specific food offerings were mentioned, standard quality expected for the price range.
Totara Lodge
8.2Limited mention of food and beverage quality, tagged as standard overall.
Bristol Motel
8.3Limited food options mentioned, with no breakfast provided, impacting perception of value.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
8.7No specific mention but guests enjoyed local recommendations.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.4Guests appreciated the facilities, with mentions of clean and modern amenities.
Totara Lodge
8.7Amenities were appreciated, although some noted a lack of space for toiletries in the bathroom.
Bristol Motel
8.8Basic amenities are present but varied in quality; some requests for additional items like hot chocolate noted.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
8.7Amenities met guests' needs but suggested for minor improvements.
The Village Apartments at NZCIS
9.4Reviews indicate good value for the service and quality offered.
Totara Lodge
9.2Prominent value for the price, as indicated in the reviews regarding overall satisfaction.
Bristol Motel
8.3Some reviews indicated it was expensive for the location, balancing out the positive aspects.
Experience Heritage, Live Modern
9.2Guests found the property to be affordable and good value.
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