Happy Apple Backpackers vs Similar Hotels

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Our pick

Modern studio apartment

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/10123 reviews

0.40 km (0.25 mi) from original

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✓Why it stands out

Rooms

9.3

Rooms were described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.

Cleanliness

9.3

Super clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.

Location

9.3

Excellent location as indicated by reviews.

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Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star7.5/10401 reviews

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Our pick

Modern studio apartment

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/10123 reviews

0.40 km (0.25 mi) from original

View hotel

Motueka Garden Motel

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star8.4/101,081 reviews

1.1 km (0.66 mi) from original

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Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka, NZ

★ 5-star9/10678 reviews

1.6 km (1.0 mi) from original

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Key differences

Rooms

Modern studio apartment9.3

Happy Apple Backpackers6.9

Cleanliness

Modern studio apartment9.3

Happy Apple Backpackers6.5

Location

Modern studio apartment9.3

Happy Apple Backpackers8.0

Service

Modern studio apartment10.0

Happy Apple Backpackers8.4

Food & Breakfast

Modern studio apartment9.3

Happy Apple Backpackers7.5

Amenities & Facilities

Modern studio apartment10.0

Happy Apple Backpackers7.5

Value

Modern studio apartment9.3

Happy Apple Backpackers7.4

Modern studio apartment amenity advantages

Air conditioning

Motueka Garden Motel amenity advantages

Swimming poolRoom serviceBusiness centerPets allowedBreakfast in the room

Avalon Manor Motel amenity advantages

Concierge serviceWheelchair accessible

Distance from original

The compared hotels differ by 1.3 km.

Modern studio apartment: 0.40 km (0.25 mi)

Avalon Manor Motel: 1.6 km (1.0 mi)

Detailed comparison

Category	Happy Apple Backpackers	Modern studio apartment	Motueka Garden Motel	Avalon Manor Motel
Guest score	7.5/10	9.5/10	8.4/10	9/10
Rooms	6.9 Mixed sentiment with some complaints about comfort and space.	9.3 Rooms were described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.	8.2 Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some are a bit dated.	8.8 Generally good reviews, though some mentioned issues with amenities like TV functionality.
Cleanliness	6.5 Several reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness in shared facilities and maintenance issues.	9.3 Super clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.	7.7 Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially with towels and kitchen furniture.	9.3 Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, indicating strong attention to detail.
Location	8.0 Guests enjoyed the location, especially for exploring nearby attractions.	9.3 Excellent location as indicated by reviews.	9.0 Conveniently located for Abel Tasman visits, although some mentioned it's a bit far from town.	9.3 Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location with easy access to town.
Service	8.4 Positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff throughout multiple reviews.	10.0 The owner was described as very accommodating and friendly.	8.7 Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good service.	9.3 Consistent praise for helpful and friendly staff throughout multiple reviews.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	7.5 Reviewers noted kitchen facilities but lacked specific food comments.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.2 Limited comments on food but the kitchenette options were noted positively.	8.8 No specific comments on food and beverage, assigned standard quality.
Amenities & Facilities	7.5 Amenities received both positive and negative feedback, such as broken equipment.	10.0 Well-equipped with necessary amenities, including washing machine and private terrace.	8.4 Facilities like pool and playground are appreciated even if some amenities need improvement.	8.8 General satisfaction with available amenities, but minor issues noted with specific items.
Value	7.4 Several reviews mentioned good value for the price, though there were complaints about some facilities.	9.3 Excellent value noted in reviews regarding quality and comfort.	8.5 Good value given the location and family-friendly atmosphere.	8.8 Some comments indicated prices might be high, but it was holiday season.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.40 km (0.25 mi)	1.1 km (0.66 mi)	1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Landmarks	North Street Reserve	Tillson Crescent Reserve	Tillson Crescent Reserve	Thorp Bush
Best suited for	Solo travelers	Comfort-focused travelers	Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5/10

Modern studio apartment

9.5/10

Motueka Garden Motel

8.4/10

Avalon Manor Motel

9/10

Rooms

Happy Apple Backpackers

6.9

Mixed sentiment with some complaints about comfort and space.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Rooms were described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.2

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some are a bit dated.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

Generally good reviews, though some mentioned issues with amenities like TV functionality.

Cleanliness

Happy Apple Backpackers

6.5

Several reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness in shared facilities and maintenance issues.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Super clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.

Motueka Garden Motel

7.7

Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially with towels and kitchen furniture.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, indicating strong attention to detail.

Location

Happy Apple Backpackers

8.0

Guests enjoyed the location, especially for exploring nearby attractions.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Excellent location as indicated by reviews.

Motueka Garden Motel

9.0

Conveniently located for Abel Tasman visits, although some mentioned it's a bit far from town.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location with easy access to town.

Service

Happy Apple Backpackers

8.4

Positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff throughout multiple reviews.

Modern studio apartment

10.0

The owner was described as very accommodating and friendly.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.7

Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good service.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Consistent praise for helpful and friendly staff throughout multiple reviews.

Sleep & Noise

Happy Apple Backpackers

—

Modern studio apartment

—

Motueka Garden Motel

—

Avalon Manor Motel

—

Food & Breakfast

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5

Reviewers noted kitchen facilities but lacked specific food comments.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.2

Limited comments on food but the kitchenette options were noted positively.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

No specific comments on food and beverage, assigned standard quality.

Amenities & Facilities

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5

Amenities received both positive and negative feedback, such as broken equipment.

Modern studio apartment

10.0

Well-equipped with necessary amenities, including washing machine and private terrace.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.4

Facilities like pool and playground are appreciated even if some amenities need improvement.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

General satisfaction with available amenities, but minor issues noted with specific items.

Value

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.4

Several reviews mentioned good value for the price, though there were complaints about some facilities.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Excellent value noted in reviews regarding quality and comfort.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.5

Good value given the location and family-friendly atmosphere.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

Some comments indicated prices might be high, but it was holiday season.

Landmarks

Happy Apple Backpackers

North Street Reserve

Modern studio apartment

Tillson Crescent Reserve

Motueka Garden Motel

Tillson Crescent Reserve

Avalon Manor Motel

Thorp Bush

Hotels (4 selected)

Original hotel

Happy Apple Backpackers

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star7.5/10401 reviews

View hotel

Our pick

Modern studio apartment

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star9.5/10123 reviews

0.40 km (0.25 mi) from original

View hotel

Motueka Garden Motel

Motueka, NZ

★ 4-star8.4/101,081 reviews

1.1 km (0.66 mi) from original

View hotel

Avalon Manor Motel

Motueka, NZ

★ 5-star9/10678 reviews

1.6 km (1.0 mi) from original

View hotel

Detailed comparison

Category	Happy Apple Backpackers	Modern studio apartment	Motueka Garden Motel	Avalon Manor Motel
Guest score	7.5/10	9.5/10	8.4/10	9/10
Rooms	6.9 Mixed sentiment with some complaints about comfort and space.	9.3 Rooms were described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.	8.2 Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some are a bit dated.	8.8 Generally good reviews, though some mentioned issues with amenities like TV functionality.
Cleanliness	6.5 Several reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness in shared facilities and maintenance issues.	9.3 Super clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.	7.7 Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially with towels and kitchen furniture.	9.3 Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, indicating strong attention to detail.
Location	8.0 Guests enjoyed the location, especially for exploring nearby attractions.	9.3 Excellent location as indicated by reviews.	9.0 Conveniently located for Abel Tasman visits, although some mentioned it's a bit far from town.	9.3 Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location with easy access to town.
Service	8.4 Positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff throughout multiple reviews.	10.0 The owner was described as very accommodating and friendly.	8.7 Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good service.	9.3 Consistent praise for helpful and friendly staff throughout multiple reviews.
Sleep & Noise	—	—	—	—
Food & Breakfast	7.5 Reviewers noted kitchen facilities but lacked specific food comments.	9.3 Standard quality for this hotel tier.	8.2 Limited comments on food but the kitchenette options were noted positively.	8.8 No specific comments on food and beverage, assigned standard quality.
Amenities & Facilities	7.5 Amenities received both positive and negative feedback, such as broken equipment.	10.0 Well-equipped with necessary amenities, including washing machine and private terrace.	8.4 Facilities like pool and playground are appreciated even if some amenities need improvement.	8.8 General satisfaction with available amenities, but minor issues noted with specific items.
Value	7.4 Several reviews mentioned good value for the price, though there were complaints about some facilities.	9.3 Excellent value noted in reviews regarding quality and comfort.	8.5 Good value given the location and family-friendly atmosphere.	8.8 Some comments indicated prices might be high, but it was holiday season.
Distance from original	Original hotel	0.40 km (0.25 mi)	1.1 km (0.66 mi)	1.6 km (1.0 mi)
Landmarks	North Street Reserve	Tillson Crescent Reserve	Tillson Crescent Reserve	Thorp Bush
Best suited for	Solo travelers	Comfort-focused travelers	Families	Comfort-focused travelers

Guest score

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5/10

Modern studio apartment

9.5/10

Motueka Garden Motel

8.4/10

Avalon Manor Motel

9/10

Rooms

Happy Apple Backpackers

6.9

Mixed sentiment with some complaints about comfort and space.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Rooms were described as spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.2

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some are a bit dated.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

Generally good reviews, though some mentioned issues with amenities like TV functionality.

Cleanliness

Happy Apple Backpackers

6.5

Several reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness in shared facilities and maintenance issues.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Super clean as mentioned in multiple reviews.

Motueka Garden Motel

7.7

Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially with towels and kitchen furniture.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Many reviews mention cleanliness positively, indicating strong attention to detail.

Location

Happy Apple Backpackers

8.0

Guests enjoyed the location, especially for exploring nearby attractions.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Excellent location as indicated by reviews.

Motueka Garden Motel

9.0

Conveniently located for Abel Tasman visits, although some mentioned it's a bit far from town.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location with easy access to town.

Service

Happy Apple Backpackers

8.4

Positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff throughout multiple reviews.

Modern studio apartment

10.0

The owner was described as very accommodating and friendly.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.7

Most reviews highlighted friendly staff and good service.

Avalon Manor Motel

9.3

Consistent praise for helpful and friendly staff throughout multiple reviews.

Sleep & Noise

Happy Apple Backpackers

—

Modern studio apartment

—

Motueka Garden Motel

—

Avalon Manor Motel

—

Food & Breakfast

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5

Reviewers noted kitchen facilities but lacked specific food comments.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.2

Limited comments on food but the kitchenette options were noted positively.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

No specific comments on food and beverage, assigned standard quality.

Amenities & Facilities

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.5

Amenities received both positive and negative feedback, such as broken equipment.

Modern studio apartment

10.0

Well-equipped with necessary amenities, including washing machine and private terrace.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.4

Facilities like pool and playground are appreciated even if some amenities need improvement.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

General satisfaction with available amenities, but minor issues noted with specific items.

Value

Happy Apple Backpackers

7.4

Several reviews mentioned good value for the price, though there were complaints about some facilities.

Modern studio apartment

9.3

Excellent value noted in reviews regarding quality and comfort.

Motueka Garden Motel

8.5

Good value given the location and family-friendly atmosphere.

Avalon Manor Motel

8.8

Some comments indicated prices might be high, but it was holiday season.

Landmarks

Happy Apple Backpackers

North Street Reserve

Modern studio apartment

Tillson Crescent Reserve

Motueka Garden Motel

Tillson Crescent Reserve

Avalon Manor Motel

Thorp Bush