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Carillon Motor Inn

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33 Thompson Street, Wellington, New Zealand
Ranked #23 of 55 Wellington B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Hamburg, Germany
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I've learnt pretty fast that the Loney Planet is only good to find a decent accomodation in NZ. For all other activities you really need to have the NZ FRENZY! But, The Carillon is the spot to be when you're staying in Wellington for a night or two (as I did, after having talked to Philip for an hour as... More

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Wuppertal, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This was the craziest stop on our journey through New Zealand! Like the "Lonely Planet" wrote, this location is amazing. It is a little bit difficult to find (by car), but when you are there, the surprise is perfect. The staff is especially different from all others we have met before - it was pure fun. From the motel it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This place is perfectly located, with a great shortcut to the city centre! The manager was very funny and had good knowledge of the area. I thought the room was good value for money and would recommend it!

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Avignon
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

One might not say that the Carillon is a modern motel with the latest commodities. However, it is a well located motel which offers clean and comfortable rooms and beds. The rooms are spacious with good functioning showers. The owner was very friendly and practical. A typical kiwi!! For its price, we strongly recommend this motel!

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

A room in the Carillon is less expensive than a double room in any of the local hostels -- with the same easy city access... AND you actually get parking included. The building is on the older side -- built in 1906 if I recall correctly, and it's easy to see that it would have been something in its hayday.... More

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Ohope, New Zealand
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

I stayed here for 5 days and the room was suitable but my sleeps weren't always the best. I was usually woken by guests arriving at silly hours of the morning or had trouble getting to sleep from pots and pans being cleaned down stairs in the kitchen (the noise went right through my floor). If my next stay is... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

We stayed there for night and were warmly welcomed by Phillip who gave us a lot of tips The motor inn is well located, very close to cuba street and the parking slots it offers is appreciated. We got a big room as well all in all I would just say that it would need a little refresh, especially the... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

I stayed at the Motor Inn for one night last month. It is easily reached from the centre of Wellington, especially if you can avoid the short climb up Thompson Street. Even so, it is well worth the effort. Phil, the manager, is very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The place itself is charming and cosy.

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Chester, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2011

We stayed at the motor inn for one night earlier this month. On arriving the very friendly owner took us up to our well equipped en suite - TV, fridge, kettle and microwave all present. He then spent a while chatting to us about where to go in Wellington and telling us his plans for this old mansion before showing... More

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Wiesbaden
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2011
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We made a trip around New Zealand and used Wellington as our basement. Every time we were in Wellington we stayed in the Carillion. We liked the place a lot. It is charming and has a big cosy living room. The stuff is very nice and takes a lot of time to tell you something about New Zealand and its... More

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