Everything was alright however the room I booked shown on Trip app was a female en-suite room but apparently there’s no female only en-suite room. So may need to clarify for extra confirmation if you mind. Otherwise it’s a good stay
good point
・The staff are very kind.
・The kitchen was easy to use, with seasonings etc.
・The common living space was spacious and comfortable.
Points that caught my attention
・The building was old overall.
・There were times when Wifi could not be connected.
・It was a three-person room, but the spacing between the beds was narrow, making it feel a little cramped.
・White house dust on the bed? It had something like this on it. I fell in love, but it kept accumulating.
We had a wonderful stay at the hostel. The staff were very friendly and gave us a thorough introduction to the hostel, including its lovely animal residents, like baby lambs, deer, pig, and horse. A highlight of my stay was the chance to feed the baby lamb, which was a truly memorable experience! The facilities are basic, but everything is in good working order and covers the essentials. The bedding was clean, and they provided a clear wall guide on how to set it up, which was helpful and a nice touch. Overall, it was a cozy, enjoyable stay, and we would definitely recommend it to others!
A hostel with very friendly and welcoming staff. The room was ok, in line with the description and photos. They have large available kitchen for guests, and also room for chilling out.
20 minutes drive from parking where you can get bus at the start of Tongariro Alpine crossing hike.
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GGuest UserWe stayed as a family of 4 the rooms were emaculately clean, the beds were beautiful and very generous sizing, local milk in beauitful glass bottles connecting the local rural communiy was a great touch.All appliances were new and whisper quiet, which meant we all slept very well. Glenys gave us plenty of advice on where to take the children, local hot pools were a hit and the domain next door with playground gardens and basket ball courts for free family fun, the exploding geyser was great entertainment, very handy location to all the walking tracks up mt Te aroha, supermarket and shops easy walking distance from motel.
The service was second to none.
Rod and Glenys were amazing hosts who went above and beyond to make sure we all had the best stay.
We had car trouble, and they opened their garage and time to help us get back on the road forever grateful.Truely, beautiful caring people.
We will be back again soon and have told all our friends and family of our new favorite motel
YYANGSIThe hotel location is very good, right by the lake and there are two big trees at the door. It is about 5 minutes walk from the swimming area and the commercial area where there are many eating places. The room was large and cleaned. The parking space is a bit small. The sunset at the door was beautiful.
Rreturn visitorA tiny motel, has basic amenities. Didn't know there's a communal kitchen until we were leaving.
It's a good stop over point, but most of the town closes either early or has long weekends, so make sure you have supplies beforehand. When we arrived there there was no reception, had a number and person to ring, the entrance is a bit tricky ”around the back”...yep that's exactly what it is.
GGuest UserThis was our second stay at Hygate. It's in a great location close to the city. The units are quite spacious, beds are really comfortable and everything else we needed was provided.
GGuest UserVery satisfactory experience. Clean, comfortable, everything we needed. Warm, friendly welcome, great guest book with good tips! We will definitely be back! Highly recommended.
GGuest UserThe public area is clean, the location is not far from the central area, and it is very convenient for self-driving tours. The basic facilities are simple but neat and clean. It is very comfortable in autumn, and it may be a bit hot in summer because there is no air conditioning in the room. Overall, I am very satisfied. 
GGuest UserI reserved an apartment with a sofa bed, and the room was far brighter and more spacious than the photos suggested. It was clean and roomy, with a pleasant balcony furnished with chairs, and parking was readily available. The location was convenient, near shops and a short walk or drive from the beach and supermarket. The only drawback was that noisy neighbors arriving late at night in large groups disturbed our sleep with their shouting. Despite this, it was the best accommodation we encountered during our trip.
MMei YinEverything was alright however the room I booked shown on Trip app was a female en-suite room but apparently there’s no female only en-suite room. So may need to clarify for extra confirmation if you mind. Otherwise it’s a good stay
GGuest UserMy stay at Alcamo Motel was overall pleasant. The staff were friendly and the check-in and check-out process was smooth. The location is convenient, close to the city center of Hamilton, with plenty of parking available. However, the facilities felt a bit outdated, which was slightly disappointing. With some renovations, this place could definitely attract even more guests. Overall, a decent stay for the price.
Rreturn visitorAdequate little motel. Clean and as much as advertised. No flash but sufficient for a night's stay. The single beds were curtained off from the Queen bed. The bathroom and toilet were separate and able to be used separately. The TV was too small for the room, no sink to wash up the plates and cutlery supplied. The motel has seen better days, but worth the tariff.
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