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Lantern Court Motel

63 Broadway Street, Reefton, New Zealand
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Lantern Court Motel
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
21 May 2012 -
anneb24412
1 April 2012 -
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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We stopped for one night in early May. The owner, Helen, was really helpful with information about the town, places to eat, walks and also for our onward journey to Doubtful Sound. We stayed in the new section of the motel and it was really pleasant, nice room, comfy bed, everything was scrupulously clean and the location was quiet. Next... More

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andover UK
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Very good quality motel in historic but non too special town. We had a complimentary upgrade with large sitting room and kitchen area and a balcony which sadly we couldn't use because of the weather. Comfortable large bed and satellite TV. Free wife for 30 minutes. Excellent reception. More

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West Yorks
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We stayed here one night. An interesting small town. The Lantern was ok, good beds, showers, balcony to sit out on. More

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Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
174 helpful votes 174 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We loved Reefton. It's far enough away from anywhere to retain an air of genuine independence. In some ways, it feels like you are in the wild west, as if the pioneers arrived just last year. Regarding the Lantern Court Motel, let me immediately dispel the myth that you have to pay extra for a bath plug. The current and... More

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Woodend, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

This is a historic building and as such is old but parts have been rejuvenated. There are some newer motels but we stayed in the 2 star original building. I would have to say that we found everything to be very clean but after dark the bathroom floor became a playground for silverfish (insects). this totally put me off. The... More

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Nelson, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

We stayed for 1 night in Jan 2012 in one of the "4 star" rooms. Although moderately pokey the overal quality was very good in terms of decor, fittings and amenities. Small things like not quite enough comfy chairs for late night TV lounging could be easily improved. We received excellent local dining info from the Manager and leaving our... More

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Wellington
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Clean & tidy. Very friendly host's. Nice to have room serviced daily as we left very early in the mornings without having time to do anything & did not return to late. More

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Auckland
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011
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Because we were travelling with a group of ten, our rooms for this hotel were booked 10 months ahead of time to ensure we all enjoyed the upstairs rooms above the street with the wraparound balcony. On arrival, our booking had been changed to benefit some American fisherman. Not good enough when we had gone to so much trouble and... More

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LanternCourt, Owner at Lantern Court Motel, responded to this review
4 August 2011

Dear Delwyn, Thank you for taking the time to post a review on your experience. I have checked for the numerous e-mail correspondence you mentioned and found 2 e-mails, but what I have located is your original request made by telephone, for accommodation on the 17th February and not March as you advised. Please accept our apology for the unprofessional... More

Christchurch, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011
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Managers were incredibly friendly and warm, new family rooms were stunningly decorated, large rooms, with seperate bedrooms and a decent size king bed. Thank you. We would definately recommend this motel and would most certainly stay here again. Thank you More

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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2011

When I booked I mentioned to the manager-Helen that it would be my birthday on the day we were due to arrive. To my amazement this was remembered I was wished happy birthday on arrival and to my surprise in our room I found a cellophane wrapped pack of chocolates and toiletries. This was above and beyond. Our 4 star... More

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