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Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge

330 Palmerston St, Westport, New Zealand
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Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge
Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Westport
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Wellington, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

One of the cleanest motels I have ever stayed in. Decor was good relatively new, with flat screen TV and sky. Amenties for tea and coffee were good included bikkeys as well, and very modern small appliances that you could use for breakfast. Very friendly staff definitely recommend a great experience

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Trowbridge, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Needed somewhere to stay, pulled in , very friendly welcome, nice clean comfortable room.Laundry facility excellent, WiFi reception good, nice places to eat just down the road. Highly recommend as place to stay.

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ChelseaGateway, Owner at Chelsea Gateway Motor Lodge, responded to this review
24 October 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and found our facilities to be good. We strive hard to maintain our high standards and pay attention to detail at all times. It was a pleasure to be your hosts and we hope that maybe you will be able... More

Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Stayed here for 3 nights in February 2012. Quite a number of motels in Westport. Booked online and received a prompt reply. A number of units available here perhaps not laid out in the most attractive manner. But everyting externally looked clean, fresh and encouraging. The studio unit booked was placed at first floor level and had a small balcony... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Unpleasant welcome and just as bad send off.Mr Grumpy who checked us in lacked people skills.Made no effort to converse other than cursing the computer because it wasn't doing what he wanted it to do.When checking out once again no conversation other than telling me where to sign the payment.The west coast is renowned for it's friendliness,but we certainly didn't... More

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Management response:
6 July 2012

We agree that the annual Marathon in Westport is a great event. It is our busiest weekend of the year and because of this we don't have as much time to converse with our guests as we normally would. The majority of our Marathon weekend guests are repeat guests who re-book from year to year and enjoy coming back. We... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Due to local flooding we stopped "on spec" and were grateful for a last minute cancellation to find space at Chelsea Gateway. The room was clean and very adequately equipped. The management were helpful and referred us to an excellent restaurant. Location: It is on the main drag so local port traffic and the proximity of the police station meant... More

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Management response:
6 July 2012

We are pleased that we were able to provide accommodation for this group, and that they found the unit, our service and the restaurant we recommended to their liking. We would like to correct a couple of points in relation to our location, which the guests appear to have been misinformed about. The port of Westport is not a large... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2011

We stopped overnight here. The staff were friendly and helpful and the unit we had was of good size and clean. We used the laundry room which was also very clean and the washing machine and drier efficient. The location was good with a restaurant across the road. For us a good stopover motel.

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sussex
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

Stayed here overnight and glad it was just that. The room was clean and roomy but sleep was very broken. The main problem is the noisy road and unlucky for us the constant sirens from police and fire service. This also seems to be a meeting place for various groups who during our stay partied late into the night, the... More

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New Brunswick Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2011

Chelsea Motor Hotel. Located in the (very) quiet town of Westport this aging motel needs new carpet. Although spacious, the units are dated with some upgrades. The beds are comfortable and the sheets crisp and clean. Baths are great and the showers are energetic. Unfortunately, WiFi is outrageously expensive vs nearby competition and the nearby main road makes sleep a problematic... More

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Aberdeen, Australia
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2011

Top place, brilliant staff,very friendly,very helpful. The rooms are excellent,well appointed and very tidy.If and when I go back to Westport I will be staying there again.

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Townsville, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2010

We stayed in the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom spa unit and were very impressed. From the friendly check in and explanation of the town, to a tour of the room and ammenities! This was our best accom in NZ so far (after Kaikoura) . The place was clean, modern, spacious, the rooms were nice and big and well set out.... More

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Also Known As:
Chelsea Gateway Hotel
Address: 330 Palmerston St, Westport, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > Westport
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 9 hotels in Westport
Price range (per night): 109 AUD - 120 AUD
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