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308 Kennedy Road, Napier, New Zealand
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Deco City Motor Lodge
Ranked #27 of 45 hotels in Napier
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Adelaide, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Very clean and roomy”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

I stayed here for 2 separate nights the 1st week of Oct 2011 with my elderly mother and found it very comfortable. Crockery, utensils etc were very good and the kitchenette was a two burner ceramic cook top and a microwave .Staff were helpful even if not particularly friendly.
The main bedroom was enormous and Mum found the bed comfortable. Just a couple of tips - don't go cooking anything spicy - there is a notice warning you about extra cleaning charges if you do; and parking can be at a premium as there seem to be more units than there is offstreet parking. Would stay here again.

Room Tip: Ask for a room away from the road, and if stairs are a problem, get one on the ground floor.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Spacious and clean”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
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I travel to Napier often with family or my partner and we usually choose Deco City. Although the service isn't as friendly as some other places (and you'll never get a discount) the units are well-appointed, spacious and clean. It suits large families very well.

It can be noisy as the motel is often very busy and is two levels so if you are on the lower floor you will get of car noise and the noise of people on the walkway above.

The tariffs reflect the quality of the rooms.

Recommended but not if you want hosts that go the extra mile.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Terrible experience”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Second time we have stayed here and this was awful from the day I booked. Everything was just too difficult, did not want to hold our bags in storage for half a day even.

Mu husband was told when we checked in 'you don't own the room I do, you are only renting it'.
We were off to a wedding and needed a print-out from google and asked nicely. He said ' do you want me to run the wedding for you' then we asked him to print off such and such if he could and he said 'I have better things to do with my time'. My daughter verbally abused him and we walked away. We did have one nice lady one night though.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Ask PaulineF255112 about Deco City Motor Lodge
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Clinton Green, Owner at Deco City Motor Lodge, responded to this review
22 September 2011
My wife Robyn and I built the lodge in 1997. We have had managers here for the last 4 years. The managers who were here for your stay have left just 1 week ago and Robyn and I have moved back in. I apologise for the bad experience you had and if you contact us we are happy to offer a 1 night free of charge stay sometime before Christmas. There are a couple of closed periods though.
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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lovely Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I really enjoyed my stay here. The owners were so lovely and helpful and helped us out with directions and attractions etc.
The motel is just around the corner from a supermarket so very handy. Short 5 min drive to the city which was fine.
Very roomy units and nice and clean too with all we needed for a nice stay.
In other peoples reviews they state the owners told them off about the noise, I would think the owners only did that to look after their other guests and keep everyone happy?
A lovely stay and we will be back. Thanks very much.

Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
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Ask Mel2468 about Deco City Motor Lodge
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Tauranga, New Zealand
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“large rooms ideal for family”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Arrived on a weekend without a reservation, as unhappy with accomodation provided by another motel. Clinton has happy to give us choice of rooms, and the 1 bedroom unit provided was great. Kids had seperate bedroom with TV, nice big spa bath in large modern bathroom, kitchen had everything you would need. Although was on a busy road, it was quiet due to double glazing. Everything clean... I recommend.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 308 Kennedy Road, Napier, New Zealand
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