My husband and I were disappointed in this motel and will not return. Rundown, dirty, old rooms with a toilet that spewed its contents every time you flushed. Lumpy beds, dirty moldy shower curtains, torn rugs, the list goes on and on. To add insult to injury, they charge extra for everything that should be included in a rented room:... More

My husband and I recently married. We decided to go somewhere sunny and quiet for our honeymoon, we had an excellent and relaxing time in pohara although we did spend most of it in bed :) . Also we took a trip with leigh out on the fishing boat, it was a beautiful day and we caught lots of fish... More

Welcome to Motel Hell. You want a new towel? That will be $10 You want the floor cleaned in the bathroom? Another charge You want the bed made? That will be another charge. They are all listed in the handy plastic guide in your room. I have never in 40 years of business or personal travel encountered a motel that... More

It's was getting dark and we were look for accommodation for the night (17Sep2011). We passed by Bay Country Lodge, Golden Bay, NZ. and decided to check it out. It turned out to be surprisingly good. Michelle the host offered us a beautiful room that opened out to an equally beautiful garden. Wi-fi was free and limitless, a great bonus... More

Having traveled to many countries in the world, it's a joy to find Golden Bay, New Zealand and an accommodation such as Bay Country Lodge. We so enjoyed our extended stay for it's 'kiwi' charm of homeiness and friendliness. The place was spotless and the amenities of a complete kitchen made it easy and comfortable. It's a true slice of... More

We enjoyed our stay at this motel, the staff were very friendly and our room was clean and enjoyable to relax in. A well equipped kitchen and a 5 minute walk to Pohara beaches makes this a great location to get away.

A motel for people who are looking for a tranquil, homey place to stay and are not into pretentiousness. I have stayed with my young children at Bay Country Lodge three times now and the Kiwiana charm and value for money keeps bringing me back. We are booked in to stay 10 days in September 2010. Can't wait to do... More

2 trips and 6 weeks spent in New Zealand have given us many reasons to tell all that we know "This is a beautiful country to visit" And it is the people that make it so. We have stayed in all types of accomodations on our trips and felt that Bay Country Lodge lived up to our expectations of friendly... More

Booked a one nighter in a family room at this place after looking at its ad in the AA book. It was the only room in town by the time we got there and we now know why. Its up for sale--has been for a while it seems--and theres no investment in the place. We had a downstairs room nearest... More