The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre
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Summary of reviewsThe Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre enjoys consistent praise for its strategic location, which is conveniently close to the town center, shops, gardens and Massey University. Its proximity to Victoria Esplanade Park and the river makes it attractive for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. Despite its central location, the motel maintains a peaceful and quiet environment. Families particularly appreciate its location due to the ease of entertaining children and public transport users value the nearby bus stop. Guests also commend the ample parking and ease of access, enhancing the convenience of their stay.
Rooms at The Esplanade Motel are noted for their spaciousness and cleanliness. The accommodations are well-equipped with kitchens, large bathrooms featuring whirlpool tubs and apartment-style layouts with living areas and lofts, making it ideal for families and longer stays. The beds are particularly comfortable, contributing to restful nights. Though some reviews mention issues like moldy shower curtains and awkward bathtubs, the overall feedback on the rooms is positive, emphasizing their tidy and roomy setup.
Cleanliness receives mixed feedback with many guests noting very clean and spacious rooms, while some others point out issues such as mold in bathrooms and stained nets, indicating a need for better maintenance and deep cleaning. Despite these occasional setbacks, the clean and welcoming atmosphere is generally appreciated.
The staff at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre are frequently highlighted as exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming. The reception staff, along with other team members like Phil, are noted for their professional yet approachable manner, making guests feel at home. This level of personalized hospitality significantly enhances the guest experience.
While the motel offers free Wi-Fi, the connection can be intermittent and unreliable in certain areas, an aspect that may need improvement, especially for guests requiring a stable connection for work. On the positive side, the ample and convenient parking is well-regarded with easy access to rooms being particularly noted.
In summary, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers a comfortable and convenient stay with excellent value for money. Its prime location, spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and exceptionally friendly staff contribute to a pleasant experience that many guests are keen to repeat. Despite some areas for improvement, it remains a top choice for travelers to Palmerston North.
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Rooms at The Esplanade Motel are noted for their spaciousness and cleanliness. The accommodations are well-equipped with kitchens, large bathrooms featuring whirlpool tubs and apartment-style layouts with living areas and lofts, making it ideal for families and longer stays. The beds are particularly comfortable, contributing to restful nights. Though some reviews mention issues like moldy shower curtains and awkward bathtubs, the overall feedback on the rooms is positive, emphasizing their tidy and roomy setup.
Cleanliness receives mixed feedback with many guests noting very clean and spacious rooms, while some others point out issues such as mold in bathrooms and stained nets, indicating a need for better maintenance and deep cleaning. Despite these occasional setbacks, the clean and welcoming atmosphere is generally appreciated.
The staff at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre are frequently highlighted as exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming. The reception staff, along with other team members like Phil, are noted for their professional yet approachable manner, making guests feel at home. This level of personalized hospitality significantly enhances the guest experience.
While the motel offers free Wi-Fi, the connection can be intermittent and unreliable in certain areas, an aspect that may need improvement, especially for guests requiring a stable connection for work. On the positive side, the ample and convenient parking is well-regarded with easy access to rooms being particularly noted.
In summary, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers a comfortable and convenient stay with excellent value for money. Its prime location, spacious and clean rooms, comfortable beds and exceptionally friendly staff contribute to a pleasant experience that many guests are keen to repeat. Despite some areas for improvement, it remains a top choice for travelers to Palmerston North.
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Situated in Palmerston North, this motel offers budget-friendly accommodation and conference facilities. It provides a convenient place to stay while exploring the area.
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As a 4-star motel, it features conference facilities, making it a suitable option for both leisure and business travelers seeking well-equipped accommodation.
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The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre boasts a prime location that consistently garners praise from its guests. Situated on the main road and conveniently close to the town center, it offers easy access to everything from shops and gardens to parks and Massey University. Guests frequently highlight the motel's proximity to Victoria Esplanade park and the river, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy leisurely walks and outdoor activities.
Families find the location particularly perfect, mentioning the ease of entertaining children with the park right across the road. Public transport users also appreciate its adjacency to a bus stop. Despite being near central amenities, the motel is described as quiet and peaceful, providing a restful environment.
In addition to its strategic location, the motel receives commendation for having ample parking right outside the rooms and for being easy to find. The staff are repeatedly noted as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall guest experience with their welcoming and professional demeanor.
The Esplanade Motel balances its enviable location with comfortable, clean and tidy rooms, offering good value for money. Visitors appreciate the spacious accommodations and well-maintained facilities. Overall, it provides a comfortable and convenient stay, making it a top choice for many travelers to Palmerston North.
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers a comfortable and spacious stay with many commendations for its cleanliness and well-kept facilities. The rooms are generally large, featuring ample space and well-equipped kitchens, making the motel a good basic option for families and longer stays. Guests frequently highlight the motel's quiet and safe environment with comfortable beds contributing to a restful night. The accommodations are praised for their tidy and roomy setup, including large bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and nice apartment-style layouts consisting of living areas and lofts.
The location is another strong point, ideally positioned for river walks and convenient access to Massey University. The friendly reception staff further enhance the experience, providing cheerful and helpful service. Many guests note that the rooms have everything needed for a pleasant stay, from spacious living areas to well-functioning kitchens.
However, some reviews mention issues such as mouldy shower curtains, awkward bathtubs and poor water pressure, indicating room for improvement in some areas. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall feedback emphasizes the motel's clean, roomy and value-for-money accommodations, making it a solid choice for both short and extended stays.
At 'The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre,' guests consistently highlighted the comfort of the beds as a standout feature. Despite varied preferences for firmness, many found the beds to be very comfortable and conducive to a good night's sleep. Multiple visitors appreciated the nice, snuggly feeling of the beds with some noting the added convenience of fabulous reading lights. The king-size beds also received praise for their comfort. While a few guests suggested that the rooms and some furniture, like the couches, could benefit from updates due to their aged appearance, the overall sentiment towards the beds remained positive. Comfortable and warm, the bedding significantly contributed to a restful stay, aligning with the property's value-for-money appeal.
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre has received mixed feedback regarding its cleanliness from guest reviews. On the positive side, numerous guests praised the motel for its very clean and tidy rooms with many commenting on the spaciousness and the overall clean and welcoming atmosphere. The accommodation was often described as warm, comfortable and offering good value for money.
However, despite these favorable comments, several reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, specifically mentioning mold in the bathrooms and stains that suggested a need for more thorough cleaning. Some guests noted mold on bathroom tiles, stained nets and even hair left in the bath and shower areas, indicating that the property would benefit from better maintenance and regular deep cleaning.
While the rooms themselves were generally deemed clean and well-kept, the recurring issue with mold and the need for updates in parts of the property detract from what could otherwise be a more consistently positive experience. Overall, the motel seems to provide a decent stay for those prioritizing cleanliness, but potential guests might want to consider the noted areas for improvement.
At The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre, the standout feature that consistently draws praise is its staff. Guests frequently describe the team as exceptionally friendly, helpful and welcoming, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment of arrival. The reception staff, in particular, receive high accolades for their phenomenal service and cheerful demeanor.
The manager is noted to go above and beyond, adding a layer of personalized hospitality that enhances the guest experience. Phil, a staff member mentioned by name, is highlighted for being both accommodating and friendly, contributing to a smooth and pleasant stay.
Reviewers appreciate the staff's professional yet approachable nature with many guests feeling right at home thanks to the staff's kind and caring attitude. The cleaning staff also receive commendations for maintaining tidy facilities while interacting with guests in a friendly manner.
Overall, the combination of warm welcomes, professional service and a genuine sense of care and hospitality from the Esplanade's staff makes it a highly recommended destination for visitors seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers free Wi-Fi with some guests appreciating the good internet coverage. However, several reviews indicate that the Wi-Fi service can be intermittent and unreliable. Issues such as the connection dropping frequently and failing to reach all parts of certain rooms, specifically Room 1, were noted. These connectivity problems can be particularly inconvenient for guests requiring a strong and stable internet connection for work purposes. Despite the free Wi-Fi being available, its reliability appears to be an area needing improvement.
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers ample and convenient parking options for its guests. Many reviews highlight the plentiful free parking available, which is a definite plus for travelers with vehicles. The parking facilities are well-regarded with easy access to rooms and the convenience of parking straight outside one's room being specifically noted. Guests appreciate the good onsite parking that enhances their overall stay experience. Although one review mentions the lack of parking directly outside a particular unit, the consensus underscores the generally favorable parking situation at the motel.
The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre offers very good value for money, particularly in Palmerston North. The facilities are clean and the staff are fantastic and friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience. Despite being described as a good 3-star motel, guests frequently express satisfaction with their stay and recommend it to others. The location is also highlighted positively, contributing to the overall experience. Many guests have resolved to stay at The Esplanade again, reflecting a high level of satisfaction.
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Families find the location particularly perfect, mentioning the ease of entertaining children with the park right across the road. Public transport users also appreciate its adjacency to a bus stop. Despite being near central amenities, the motel is described as quiet and peaceful, providing a restful environment.
In addition to its strategic location, the motel receives commendation for having ample parking right outside the rooms and for being easy to find. The staff are repeatedly noted as friendly and helpful, enhancing the overall guest experience with their welcoming and professional demeanor.
The Esplanade Motel balances its enviable location with comfortable, clean and tidy rooms, offering good value for money. Visitors appreciate the spacious accommodations and well-maintained facilities. Overall, it provides a comfortable and convenient stay, making it a top choice for many travelers to Palmerston North.
Rooms
The location is another strong point, ideally positioned for river walks and convenient access to Massey University. The friendly reception staff further enhance the experience, providing cheerful and helpful service. Many guests note that the rooms have everything needed for a pleasant stay, from spacious living areas to well-functioning kitchens.
However, some reviews mention issues such as mouldy shower curtains, awkward bathtubs and poor water pressure, indicating room for improvement in some areas. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall feedback emphasizes the motel's clean, roomy and value-for-money accommodations, making it a solid choice for both short and extended stays.
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Cleanliness
However, despite these favorable comments, several reviews highlighted significant cleanliness issues, specifically mentioning mold in the bathrooms and stains that suggested a need for more thorough cleaning. Some guests noted mold on bathroom tiles, stained nets and even hair left in the bath and shower areas, indicating that the property would benefit from better maintenance and regular deep cleaning.
While the rooms themselves were generally deemed clean and well-kept, the recurring issue with mold and the need for updates in parts of the property detract from what could otherwise be a more consistently positive experience. Overall, the motel seems to provide a decent stay for those prioritizing cleanliness, but potential guests might want to consider the noted areas for improvement.
Staff
The manager is noted to go above and beyond, adding a layer of personalized hospitality that enhances the guest experience. Phil, a staff member mentioned by name, is highlighted for being both accommodating and friendly, contributing to a smooth and pleasant stay.
Reviewers appreciate the staff's professional yet approachable nature with many guests feeling right at home thanks to the staff's kind and caring attitude. The cleaning staff also receive commendations for maintaining tidy facilities while interacting with guests in a friendly manner.
Overall, the combination of warm welcomes, professional service and a genuine sense of care and hospitality from the Esplanade's staff makes it a highly recommended destination for visitors seeking a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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No, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre.
No, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre.
No, The Esplanade Motel & Conference Centre doesn't have a gym.
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