There is nothing particularly fancy about the Paroa Hotel but it is a great stopover when travelling down the west coast of South Island. The rooms are not luxurious but they are of a good size, are clean and are well equipped. Our room had a small deck facing towards the ocean and was a great place to enjoy a... More

From the word 'Welcome' our experience was nothing but perfect. The welcoming from the Monk Family was genuine and warm, inside their lovely pub,restaurant,bottle store and spotless units with Plasma TVs. We have nothing but great words to say about the place and the people. The food was 'Michigan' standard from breakfast to dinner. If you like your meat then... More

Stayed in Room 7 which is a handicap room, and has a tiny ocean view which we didn't expect. Quiet and contrary to other comments very modern, only complaint I had was no place to put our suitcases in this particular room but on the floor. Maybe due to Handicap Room, because we also looked at room 4 and it... More

We were very much looking forward to our stay at the Paroa Hotel but left with a somewhat bitter taste the next morning. This was mainly due to us expecting a nice restaurant (as advertised on their website) and not an average country pub. In the motel rooms, modern decor was nowhere to be seen, the opposite more so. What... More

Only stayed one night as we were passing through from Franz Josef to Christchurch so spent less than 24hrs here which was enough. Pub motel, basic room, dated decor, comfortable bed, friendly hosts although the older guy did seem a bit put out when we order a full english breakfast. Breakfast was ok but evening meal (steak with cooked vegetables)... More

Whilst the propertiers are lovely people, this accomodation was not as advertised. Firstly, this is actually a pub motel which I was most suprised to find when I arrived and secondly, the room did not have 'modern decor' but was very old and outdated. More

Well appointed rooms with the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in! Spacious clean units...excellent Kiwi style bistro with good food...genuine friendly service from start to end. Thank you so much for a lovely experience! More

chose this motel in Greyhound because of tripadvisor. Don't stay here if you travel with children. the 2 bedroom unit is very small and aged. Bathroom was terribly small and cold. No heater or heated towel rail. Our whole family shivered after taking shower. Heater only available at living hall. Rooms with heated blanket. We are provided with many soap... More

Fantastic night's sleep, fantastic food in the restaurant (that steak!!), good beer and wonderful company in the bar. Very glad to have spent a night in Paroa, and thank you to Bernie and co for our welcome and comfortable stay. Welcoming locals and very easy to believe in an isolation that isn't quite real. Thanks again for a night that... More