Reviews of Cook's Lookout Motel 4 stars

The view and staff was lovely

Spiders and cob webs

Had a great stay, very comfortable and warm in the room. Views were amazing from our room and deck. Staff were amazing and was able to have my dog with me Willis was a great bonus.

Nothing it was a great stay

Location was great, beautiful views. Nice quiet road, lovely garden.

More heating

Beautiful view, amazing staff. Sheela is a lovely person, very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay

Loved the view. Very friendly and helpful host.

Bathroom wasn't spotless.

We loved the pool and the incredible view from our room.

The owners were absolutely delightful, welcoming, friendly and honestly couldn't be more happy with our stay.

Couldn't fault it

The view was amazing.

First of all, we were given our milk, in an uncovered milk jug. Who does that, in todays world. The television wasn't working. We realize that a storm had passed through the area, 1 day or so before our arrival. My husband phoned the Motel the day before and inquired if everything was ok, and was good. We were told, "Yes, all good." I phoned the manager, she said she would maje sone inquiries, about fetting it sorted. We waited. I finally decided to go to the office to see what was happening. She said that she couldn't find anyone to come and look at the TV. I said i was disappointed, and i didnt feel like it was worth the money we paid. With that, her husband(who she told us has dementia) stood up, looked at me and yelled at me, 'you are disappointed' She, the manager, looked at me and said she knew i wasnt happy, and she called me 'a cow'. I was stunned. The unit gad a beautiful view. It was conformable enough, but grubby. The shower dome, was dirty, and moldy. We stayed that night, as it was late enough. We left the next morning, and never went back. We are looking for a refund, of 4 nights. We took no photos. Regards Phil James

go for the view!

not modern but everything on hand

Splendid view, quiet

No privacy with neighbours on outside patio, no shelter from sun or rain. Older complex partially renovated inside, still old bed and sofa covered with a grey protector. Guest laundry unacceptable, old and dirty. No fire alarm Very steep and difficult driveway/ parking

Self catering

Fantastic views of the countryside, bay and river. Look one way to see gorgeous sunset and turn around to see beautiful pink reflections on the other side. Everywhere smelt heavenly - a mix of jasmine & honeysuckle growing. Peaceful, relaxing, quiet. Pool was good. Friendly, helpful owners too. I would definitely go again. Very safe environment, you could leave doors & windows wide open, day & night.

Got a couple of mosquito/insect bites at dusk so had to come inside & close doors still got lovely views

The management very friendly. The pool was lovely and the rooms spacious

We didn't have breakfast offered and no milk left in refrigerator. Overall unit clean but came across some untouched spaces .

The view from the property is spectacular. Quiet and quaint.

The rooms could use an update.

The views over the Waitangi River Mouth were magnificent, the bed was very comfortable, the owner was very helpful and friendly and the location was very convenient.

The only thing that stopped it getting a higher score were the kitchen facilities. The small cooker was restrictive and there were very limited kitchen utensils. This meant that cooking was a challenge.

Our own space…uninterrupted and so peaceful

Amazing location and the pool was so good for kids.

Nothing.