The staff at this motel were lovely and very helpful but after staying in Studio units all over the country, we found everything rather dismal, especially for the price. The carpet, bed coverings, cushions and toilet seat were all stained and although it might have only been stains it didn't fill us with confidence. The windows were dirty, curtains mismatched, carpet looked like it may have been puked on at some stage so bare feet were not an option. The only electricals were a kettle, tv and a heater, tea and coffee not replenished on second day, two little bars of soap. In contrast we stopped for the night on Taupos waterfront for $15 per night extra, spotlessly clean, hair drier, handwash, bodywash and shampoo, towel heater in the lovely bathroom, the kettle, a toaster, microwave, 2 element cooktop, crisp white sheets, fluffy white towels and face cloths, heatpump, TV, phone......it was like a palace!