Reviews of Tō Tātou Kainga
29 Budge Street, 7201 Blenheim, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewRoom didn’t lock from the outside
Reviewed: 15 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewI really enjoyed our stay, the cleanliness, friendliness of both staff and other residents/guests.
Lack of soundproof.😅
Reviewed: 12 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe didn't use the room. I am a disabled person. Was expecting same faciloties as standard motel. Phoned your contact person to say i couldn't stay at this room. I asked for a refund
We’re sorry to hear that our accommodation didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to be transparent about our facilities and provide detailed information so guests can make an informed choice via our website and photographs sent to you when you make the booking. While we do our best to accommodate different needs, we are not a standard motel, and our setup may differ from traditional accommodations. We understand that accessibility is important, and we regret that our space was not suitable for you.
We’re sorry to hear that our accommodation didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to be transparent about our facilities and provide detailed information so guests can make an informed choice via our website and photographs sent to you wh… Show more
Reviewed: 5 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewClean room
This felt like emergency housing, not a motel
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the room clean, as we take pride in maintaining high our cleanliness. Our accommodation is to offer affordable comfortable and welcoming stay for a range of travelers, and we do our best to accurately represent our facilities in our listings. We’re sorry if it didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate your perspective. If you have any specific suggestions on how we can improve clarity in our descriptions, we’d love to hear them.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you found the room clean, as we take pride in maintaining high our cleanliness. Our accommodation is to offer affordable comfortable and welcoming stay for a range of travelers, and we do our best to … Show more
Reviewed: 19 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewEasy check in, clean, convenient and value for money
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you found the check-in easy and enjoyed the cleanliness, convenience, and value of your stay. We hope to welcome you again in the future
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBasic but comfortable room. Although staff were not present at the property they answered messages quickly and were helpful. I was quite sick so it wasn’t good to be able to stay another night and not have move rooms. The cleaning staff were thorough but the other residents didn’t keep the kitchen clean unfortunately. It was quiet. There’s a laundry and a large washing line which was great.
Other residents which seemed to be living there didn’t keep the kitchen clean. I thought it was expensive compared to other places we’d stayed as we didn’t have our own bathroom.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad you found the accommodation quiet, comfortable, and that our team was responsive and helpful during your stay. We’re also pleased you could extend your booking without needing to move rooms, especially while unwell. We appreciate your feedback regarding the shared kitchen. While our cleaning team maintains high standards, we encourage all guests to be considerate in shared spaces. We’ll continue to look at ways to reinforce this. Regarding pricing, we strive to provide good value based on the facilities and location, but we understand everyone’s perspective on cost differs. We appreciate your feedback and hope you’re feeling better now.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad you found the accommodation quiet, comfortable, and that our team was responsive and helpful during your stay. We’re also pleased you could extend your booking without needing to move rooms, … Show more
Reviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewEasy to find, clear instructions, great parking.
Room was not as pictures indicated.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the location easy to find, the instructions clear, and the parking convenient. We strive to provide accurate photos and descriptions of our rooms, so we’re sorry if the room did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your input and will review our listings to ensure they remain as clear and representative as possible.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you found the location easy to find, the instructions clear, and the parking convenient. We strive to provide accurate photos and descriptions of our rooms, so we’re sorry if the room did not meet you… Show more
Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewClean and easy access to food and shops
Thank you for your review and so please you found the accommodation clean and it had easy access to the shops! Safe travels Parbhu :-)
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewDidn't like anything
The room was so hot bed not comfortable no TV in the room didn't sleep all night I will not stay in this place ever again
Thank you Donna for your feedback. We apologise you found the room hot and did not manage to sleep well and the inconvenience this caused. Safe travels to you, and wishing you a lovely holiday season.
Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 28 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewPrivate and quiet
Could hear conversations outside the door.
We appreciate your review Sophia and trust you enjoyed your stay. We are pleased you found it value for money and the location, staff, comfort, and facilities had your approval. Safe travels ahead.
Reviewed: 17 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewRoom was spacious, warm and clean. Thoughtful extra power points, an oil heater kept us warm. Extra duvet provided when asked. Towels delivered when asked. Manager was helpful
3 locked key entry doors to get into and out of our room was a tad unnecessary. We were advised earlier, however is was unpleasant. Had to go outside in the rain, walk to the rear of the building to enter another building for a cup of tea, toilets, and showers in my pyjamas!!! Far too exposed to weather and street frontage in pj's for my age. It was unclear if coffee and tea were free. I think I used someone's personal supply, sorry. All a bit weird. Photo on street frontage not the same,so some confusion looking for the place. Last thing, the email from managenent to me told me to "Please make sure you take all my belongings with you" Perhaps they may want to change this lol.
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting how much you enjoyed the room, especially its warmth and cleanliness. We always strive to offer our guests a comfortable stay, so it's great to hear you had a positive experience in that regard. We truly value all feedback as it helps us improve. The price point of $100 for two guests reflects our aim to provide affordable accommodation while ensuring that essential amenities are available in communal areas. We strive to be as transparent as possible about this, which is why we clearly state it in our emails and on our website. Your comments will be taken into consideration as we continue to enhance our services. Thank you once again for choosing to stay with us.
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting how much you enjoyed the room, especially its warmth and cleanliness. We always strive to offer our guests a comfortable stay, so it's great to hear you had a positive experience in that … Show more
Reviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified review10pm and staff were still available to assist.