Reviews of Alexander Motel 3 stars
6 Marae Street, 3920 Taumarunui, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAwesome friendly helpful staff. Prime location in town accessible to everything.
No dislikes
Thank you for your lovely feedback - we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay here. We hope to see you again soon - Until then take care and keep well! Warm regards from Christina & the Team
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe friendly staff on greeting. The recommendations for Diner.
No nothing
Thank you, Barbara - We very much appreciate you took the time to post your review. Great that you had a lovely stay experience here and we hope to see you both again in the future - Until then take care and keep well! Warm regards from Christina & the Team here at Alexander Motel
Thank you, Barbara - We very much appreciate you took the time to post your review. Great that you had a lovely stay experience here and we hope to see you both again in the future - Until then take care and keep well! Warm regards from Ch… Show more
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Hi Katharine - Thank you for your feedback - we are pleased you had a great stay here with us and a lovely time visiting your Dad :-) Keep well and stay warm - From Christina and the Team
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewExcellent, just a skip to the RSA for tournaments. The best Take aways a skip across the road towards town. Was very handy.
No cooking facilities has microwave, although realized on our departure there was an air fryer.
Thank you for your review, Jackie - We are pleased you enjoyed your time here and you had a great time at the tournament - Thank you for booking here and we look forward to seeing you in the future! Warm regards from Christina and the Team
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewConvenient location.
Interior a little dated.
Thank you for your review Michael - Yes isnt the location great with easy walking distance to local venues. With not long owning the property, we are working through improvements - very excited to put our mark on the look & feel of the motel for a good guest experience - Thank you for booking with Alexander and we hope to see you again - Take care and keep warm! Kind regards Christina and the Team
Thank you for your review Michael - Yes isnt the location great with easy walking distance to local venues. With not long owning the property, we are working through improvements - very excited to put our mark on the look & feel of the … Show more
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAllowed me to check in early.
ROOM TEMPERATURE: I got cold (middle of winter) and could not control the wall heater because it was already pre-set. NOISE: No sound insulation, could hear other guests talking through the internal walls; soundwaves from street noise etc echos loudly throughout the building (double-glazed windows would definitely address some of the problem).
Hi there Thank you for your feedback - we are sorry you felt the cold - there are a few extra oil column heaters available to assist available on request from reception. Heating is on the future projects list for maintenance for the property. We hope your study went well, along with any subsequent papers or exams! Kind regards from Christina and the Team
Hi there Thank you for your feedback - we are sorry you felt the cold - there are a few extra oil column heaters available to assist available on request from reception. Heating is on the future projects list for maintenance for the prope… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWould of been nice with a heat pump,bit cold
Hi Raharuhi Thanks for your review. Yes it has been a bit cold, thank goodness heat-pumps are going to be installed
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewClean , great location.
Bed was uncomfortable, needs new mattress or topper pad
Hi Rauti Thanks for your review.
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDidnt realise there was no kitchen, just a kitchenette
Hi Gaynor We do not advertise a kitchen, only a kitchenette, with a double air-fryer, kettle, roaster and microwave
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOk initially
Heating turned off overnight - middles of winter
Thanks for your review
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood stay, close to town centre, rooms were clean, had a fridge and area to make coffees which was handy
Bed wasn’t to comfy, comfy enough but would wake up everytime I had to roll over due to this
HI Abbygail Thank you for your review, its greatly appreciated
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful surroundings
Too cold
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe loved this little motel! We arrived on a gloomy misty day after a long car ride, and honestly we're feeling a little apprehensive. But the front desk was very friendly, recommending places to eat and letting us ask any questions. The room had much more facilities than we were expecting - the air fryers were a nice touch!
The only downside was the shower had terrible water pressure, not sure if that was affected by the winter months or not.
Hi Saskia Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it. Yes the days you were here Taumarunui was really cold,
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClose to town cafes and shops. RSA just around the corner served great food in friendly atmosphere. The manager is friendly, informative and accommodating.
No satelite (Sky) TV. Television was not smart tv, so no access to streaming apps available. Vanity in the kitchenette instead of bathroom. No sink in kitchenette. Heating went off overnight (July).
Hi Ferruccio Thank you for your email.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewlighting, dripping toilet
Hi Malcom We are so sorry you toilet was dripping
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewQuiet location, room was clean and warm.
Was bullied to provide my credit card details to the Motel on the threat that we could not check-in after hours if we didn't, I reluctantly did, even though I told them multiple times I was not comfortable doing so.The bed was very hard and uncomfortable.
Good morning We are very sorry you felt as you so called it "bullied: into giving us a credit card. This is the industry standard everywhere to provide a credit card number upon arrival. We have never ever had someone not wanting to to provide a credit card, and if you book anywhere on line you would have to provide a card number.
Good morning We are very sorry you felt as you so called it "bullied: into giving us a credit card. This is the industry standard everywhere to provide a credit card number upon arrival. We have never ever had someone not wanting to to… Show more
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood location with good car parking. Great having electric blanket on bed.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPlenty of space, very quiet.
No sink nor running water except in bathroom for washing dishes or filling jug. It was cold as heaters had a hidden switch up high we didn’t find til later.
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