Park Lodge Motel

New Zealand , Waikato - Hamilton
TE AWAMUTU, 387 Ohaupo Road
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2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2026

Rebecca

The room was nothing like the photos, there were large stains on the floor. It wasn’t the cleanest. On the photos the carpet was newer and there was an aircon on the wall which seems to have been placed there for the photos. No smoke alarm and the tv had no channels.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2026

Lindsay

Close to town centre
Parking average
Close to main road
Tired condition but clean and tidy
Ok for price and was ok for a stay just not flash

Family

2/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Davina

The property is beyond tired, I'd guess it is primarily used for social housing. Did not feel safe for 2 female travelers. We considered going to the warehouse to purchase new bedding. In the end we stayed with other friends. The man that checked us in was polite. Would not recommend under any circumstance.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2025

Graham

Although clean, the motel was basic and dated with walls that could do with a coat of paint and repairs which had been done were obvious by the different shades of paint. The exterior area was weed ridden and overgrown and the driveway and paths holed. Very noisey with the trucks driving past in close proximity. The one staff member was pleasant although we had to ring him to get attention.Would not recommend nor use again.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Nov 2025

Phil

Stained towels, bedding not tucked in, curtains not hung properly so light pours in at night, just generally in poor condition all round.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Jacky

The unit we had was in a very bad, unkempt condition as was the grounds. I doubt if I would bother book there again. The staff I dealt with were friendly tho so that is a plus. Hope they can do better. It's a tough old world out there

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2025

Kathy

had to drive to shops

Self

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2025

Ashwin

It was extremely disappointing.

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Hugh

Pretty basic, free toiletries were just 2 small soap bars only, the 2 towels for showers were the size of larger teatowels, walls had holes covered with tape and painted over and the free wifi kept disconnecting to the extent l had to hotspot from my phone so l could watch programs from my laptop.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Sep 2025

Vicki

For a 1 night stay it was convenient

Business_and_leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

30 Jul 2025

Brendon

Give it a miss!!!!

The unit (2) was filthy and in desperate need of a refurbishment.

The worst thing was the filthy bathroom. I think they missed it when cleaning the unit as the shower and toilet were both dirty. The toilet still had faeces under the seat. Shower had black mould, soap scum and spider webs. No hot water or water pressure so were unable to shower.

The sheets had stains, obviously not commercially cleaned. Curtains were dirty. Had been repainted at some stage but was just slapped on over imperfections, switches etc.

A power cord came from outside into the room from a hole in the wall and was plugged into a standard power socket. We found out this was the wifi.

Definitely not worth the money paid. Will not stay here again.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Susan

I appreciate that there are old photos in the advertisement for the motel and that it is in need of tlc. I found the owners to be friendly and helpful. IReception is clean and tidy, my unit with a little more cleaning would be great the bed was comfortable and apart from the noise of the traffic my stay was okay but it was ruined by a rowdy, rude male next door to ruin it.

Business_and_leisure Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Paula

The people running it were lovely. Would not go back.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2025

Fleur

It was damp, slugs on the floors and condensation max! It was dripping onto the floor during the night. The toilet had issues in the middle of the night we couldn’t fix so was awake from the noise from 3am onwards. Very sad but the staff were friendly.

Business Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Jan 2025

Sean

Just dont

6/10

Pleasant

17 Dec 2024

Wendy

Mediocre place to stay which is very run down and in need of doing up.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Nov 2024

Roland

We booked 2 rooms, no hot water. Bed uncomfortable, could feel the coils. Noisy street. Sink had no plug, no cloth to wash dishes and no tea towel. Looked like they had revamped the toilet seat with a paint.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Raymond

Close to shopping etc

Leisure

4/10

Poor

02 Jun 2024

Norman

The property was very old and in poor condition.
It appears as though it is being updated and this could change things. The proprietor was very nice.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Jun 2024

Carolina Narona

Poor

Not so good. The whole motel condition is very poor. Won't recommend it to anyone.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Apr 2024

daryl

Fantastic

Not far from the best roast takeaway place you will ever have

I also really like the whole white paint theme they have got going

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

14 Apr 2024

Darryl

The worst property I have stayed in 40 years of travel. Room not serviced, no smoke alarms. Holes in multiple walls covered in tape and painted over. Hot water flow next to useless. The whole room had been painted with little regard for masking over light switches, taps, benches. No breakfast offered and general amenity was from the 50’s without updating. Reception was abrupt. Avoid at all costs. I moved to another property during the paid-for period

Business_and_leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2024

Tony

Clearly the place is being spruced up. Worked well for us

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2024

Ross

This was a booking for 4 people....The manager was nice when we got there, explaned that they are doing up a unit so would be a bit of a mess outside( cool). We entered to find a very small tv and sky box on a roughly panited tv stand a table for only 2 people, only 2 plates, knives, forks etc didnt explain how to turn on the hot water for the shower which had extremely low pressure. No way to cook a meal on the stove no microwave in the unit. It was roughly painted inside, and over holes snd switches. Paint on curtians and the windows hard to shut, and the wardrobe door handle came off in your handno curtain to cover the glass front door facing the main rd, not enough seating for people to relax, broken lights, no dish cloth or plug for the sink. The toilet seat was roughly painted and looked awful just the start of my list but i think you get the picture by now. To finish off this stay we had some friends visit in the form of cockroaches. Wont stay here again......

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2024

Daniel

The Property should not be in operation.
Is is in terrible condition.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

07 Feb 2024

Mark

Sky. Channel

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

26 May 2021

Verified traveler

This was the worse Motel I have every stayed at. Poor facilities, couldn't check in at the check in time, had to park my car on the street, only had a jug in my room and the place is been used for temporary accommodation. The people next door were awake most of the night and I couldn't sleep. This Motel should be taken off the Wotif website. Wouldn't stay here again.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

02 Oct 2020

Amelia

Wasn’t what we expected room wasn’t that clean had an odour smell through the unit shower was poor water pressure and worst of all we slept with cockroaches not very happy

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2020

Chris

Excellent location. Property was outdated. Would be nice to have a microwave in the room

Friends_and_family Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Nice to see garden around property, just a shame a little noisey with a road each side.

Business Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Could of had a toaster at least. Only could mak a cup of tea or coffee

Friends_and_family Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Dec 2019

GordonBeattie

This Motel was terrible. We did not stay there as conditions were so bad. Everything looked old and dirty and unkept.
We would reccommend that you remove it from your web site.
We would also like to be refunded the $99 we paid , as we did not stay.
Regards Gordon Beattie.

Friends_and_family Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very run down not at all very good at all could do with some money being spent on some up grades and new bedding and a decent cleaning

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Badly stayed kitchen chair and carpet. The hand basin had like big burn marks and a chip out of the hand basin.

In the twin room I stayed in they didn’t have any dinner plates. Also the room can hold 3 people, expect there was only two of plates, cups, and life and fork.

They don’t even supply a flannel, any extra blankets or pillows that alone a Iron.

In the family room that the people I was with had a hole in the ceiling.

There is only one door in all the units so if there was a fire in the room and you couldn’t get to the door you be stuck.

There no nets curtain so in you have to pull the blinds to stop any one seeing into your room.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2019

Traveller

All we needed for a stop over. No frills accomodation for a dtop over.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

02 Jul 2019

Filthy. Dirty. Noisey. Pokey. Out dated.Would not reccomend. Not even a plug for the hand basin come sink.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It was a handy location to our next destination and easy to find. In the motel rooms, you needed more blankets it was very cold.The decor was a bit dated.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2019

Fred

Nothing spectacular but good value for money. Economical one night sleep over spot. Price correctly for what you get.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Cheap for TA

The place is a bit old but tidy. It can be noisy at night with a main road just a few meters away,

4/10

Poor

03 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Curb appeal wasn't that great, disappointing upon my arrival. Staff member who greeted me was ok but could have welcomed me better. I had to wait for the room to be cleaned before I could use the room. I would never stay there again, considering the main road and how close this is to it, and it seems really dangerous in terms of the room we had because it felt like a vehicle, truck could crash straight into the room. I did not feel safe in that room especially when I had my three young children with me. The amenities need serious upgrading. The stove was rusted and old looking. I would not pay this amount for what service and room we received.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2018

Rosamund

The Motel was OK, but very run down and in need of some refreshing paintwork.
But the manager was welcoming and friendly.
It would have been good to have a toaster.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2018

Angie

Clean, cozy and central.

It was comfortable, clean and central.
The children enjoyed the hotel experience in the family unit. We went opshopping Saturday morning and got some good scores. We visited the museum , which was very interesting and then went to local park for a walk with the children, nice playground and water and ducks. Would have visited the rose gardens if it was the season of blooms.

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Very small room that was ment to be a studio suite. Very outdated and over priced

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Motel very tired and in need of major upgrade and modernisation

4/10

Poor

07 Jan 2018

John

Close to town and close to parks but

Damp room that was musty. Windows all opened when we got there so that was good. We went out for dinner for a couple of hours and locked up the room. On return the room smelled of mold and stale cigarettes.

4/10

Poor

28 Dec 2017

AUS TRAVELLER

IN BAD NEED OF UPDATING

ROOM TIRED AND WORN.- CARPET, FURNISHING, BED LINEN(very thin) .

POOL ON SITE NOT AV AIL - ADVISED TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR.

NOISE LEVELS BEGAN TO INCREASE ON WEEKDAY. FROM BOTH HIGHWAY AND ROAD BEHIND.

4/10

Poor

11 Nov 2017

Lizzie

You get what you pay for

Everything works. Comfortable bed but don't expect a well maintained unit
A good scrub up and a lick of paint would make a more pleasant stay.
Dirty window frames and skirtings etc

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Insufficient provisions for number of people provided for in the room
Could only boil water in the room. No other provision.

Family

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2017

Colleen

Needs Refurbishing

While this motel is conveniently ;located, the overall impression is it looks tired and really needs a complete refurbishing