Name: Pohara Beachfront Motel
Address: 10 Tennyson St, Pohara 7183, New Zealand, Golden Bay, Golden Bay, Golden Bay, 7183, New Zealand
Rating: 9

Smoke-free property

Heating

Garden

Terrace

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General

Non-smoking rooms

Fridge

Family room

Cable TV

Hairdryer

Flat-screen TV

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Shower

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Rooms

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Accessibility

Laundry

Luggage storage

Telephone

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Breakfast

Breakfast in the room

Microwave oven

Kettle

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Tour assistance

Tourist services

Library

Barbecue grill(s)

Fishing

Sun Deck

Recreation

Free parking

Parking

Private beach

Beach/pool towels

Next to the beach

Pool and beach

Family/Kid Friendly

Kids

Location

At the mini-hotel

Room amenities

Nelson Airport

Pohara Beachfront Motel

Golden Bay

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

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king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

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6-bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Husband and I stayed in one of the beachfront units for 4 nights. I knew that there is a public walkway in front of the units which goes along the beach - so not overly private, but the view was worth it.

Pros:
Fantastic view of the beach and really close to it
New carpet and recent painting noted
Good size unit
Comfortable bed and couch
Walking distance to cafe, pub, shop
Very quiet while we were there

Cons:
Bathroom is a bit dated, shower is quite small and the toilet is in a little alcove so might be a tight fit for larger people
Appliances likely to need replacing soon

The owner was friendly; I gave him some feedback about a few things we noted in the unit that needed attention which he took note of and was grateful for the feedback

Overall, I think it is a wee bit expensive at $200 a night for what you get - but then you are paying for the location/position of the unit.

Awesome view

Tried to get a beachfront view but sold for the nights we wanted to stay despite booking 6 weeks early.  Stayed in 2 bedroom unit, being unit 3.  This was an older style unit, had been gradually renovated over the years,  

Sunshade / bug blinds on all windows which was appreciated.

Used unit’s kitchen facilities to prepare most meals as stay coincided with level 2 short lockdown.

Used onsite laundry facilities.

3 night stay

Our third stay here and it remains a firm favourite, mainly due to excellent location right on Pohara beach. Starting to look a little worn in places, but units are charming, quiet, well appointed and comfortable. Cafe, a takeaway and a pub/ restaurant all within walking distance. 
Beach is fantastic, very shallow and good for children.

Family friendly and right on the beach.

My wife and I have already spent six weeks on a road trip around the South Island and have just spent four days in unit 11 of this motel (a beachfront unit) which we booked based upon the details shown on their website and tripadvisor reviews. When we arrived we discovered that there is a public walkway/cycleway between our unit and the beach. The unit has plenty of large windows providing stunning views across the expansive sandy beach which gave us very pleasant easy access to walks. It was clean, tidy, and well presented with a new looking carpet fitted throughout, a comprehensive kitchen, suitable furnishings and a comfortable bed. The bathroom was small, very basic and in need of an update, although everything functioned adequately. The TV channel choice was rather more limited than we had been used to on our travels. Pohara is in a spectacular location in Golden Bay and the weather was very good when we were there. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the cost at $180 per night was very good value for money

Four nights stay

We stayed in unit 4 and thought the room was fresh clean and tidy. The walk up the steps was planted well with natives which we thought overseas tourists would appreciate even bird life seen there. The whole complex was so tidy paint fresh plants trimmed. The view and proximity to the beach was AWESOME 

AWESOME VIEWS & MOTEL

The owners were unfriendly. Unattended reception with note to ring bell for a "couple of seconds".
No one came so we wandered around. The approached by owner who made a comment about it not being 2.00 o'clock yet. Checked room was ready and gave us key. Seemed like he didn't want us there.
Unit Ok but expensive for what it was. Tired. Access to unit 4 not good. Water tanks refilling outside bedroom window at night after toilet flushed. Better options available I am sure.

One night stay. Will not return.

A return visit for us after five years and we went for a one bedroom at the front instead of the studio unit which we had really enjoyed. It was fantastic with loads of light and space with a view to the beach about fifty yards away. The facilities on the site if you want to use them with a garden, BBQ area etc are good. However for us it’s the location at this fantastic beach which is the winner and the size of this motel makes it quite intimate beside the more industrial scale top 10 next door. It’s handy for several eateries nearby which were all great and the carry out fish and chips at the top ten eaten with a glass of wine on the balcony would be hard to beat.

Outstanding

Nice, self-catering hotel. Very good view of the sea. Good laundry facilities and good barbecue area. Close to the beach below, however, a beach with fairly hard sand, but perfectly OK. Slightly worn but very well equipped kitchen for cooking own food.

Nice location

This was the first time we had been back to Pohara for 4 years and were eagerly looking forward to the visit. Over many years we have visited the area stayed at this Motel and our memories of the stays have been highlighted by the graciousness and attentiveness of the Motel management and of course the location. Certainly, the location hasn't changed but the response of management to requests was poor at best. We in fact never seen the Manager. Any request we made was always delayed with the reason being "we have to consult the Manager" but a "hello" or "how is your stay" was never uttered to us by the Manager. We found the Motel dated and in a real need of a revamp. I also wanted to use the BBQ's but found them disgustingly dirty. The grounds are also in need of maintenance. We stayed 5 nights but will not be returning.

Disappointed

This was conveniently located for our group and the exploring we did around Golden Bay. Rooms are good size, staff is pleasant and available - it is right on the beach so if you do spend time where you are lodging, a nice stroll or swim is available. This is also right across the street from the Totally Roasted Cafe - which is a local favorite, always busy, great brunch selections. The Pohara is only serviced every other day so if you need something on an off day - just ask.Wi-Fi available and since it is a bit removed from town - it is a quiet, out of the way retreat.

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