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Lake Dunstan Motel

3 Mead Avenue | Cromwell, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand
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Hamilton New Zealand
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We had a unit overlooking the golf course. A lovely outlook. We found the unit cramped but quite adequate. We were welcomed by lovely hosts and beautiful muffins. We would rate this as a good 3.5 star motel in a handy location.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013 via mobile

We booked at Lake Dunstan Motel in Cromwell just as a passing through accomodation. Wish we could have stayed longer. Rooms were fantastic, very central. Walked to Tavern for great meal. On arrival we were given freshly baked muffins. Amazing!

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
9 April 2013

We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes we are very Central here - not only to the Cromwell town centre but to all parts of Central Otago - Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and Alexandra. Thanks for choosing to stay at Lake Dunstan Motel - we look forward to seeing you back for longer next time. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013 via mobile

We can't say enough about this motel. It is the cleanest tidiest place we stayed during a month in NZ. It is unassuming from the outside but a real winner. A quiet location with a nice grassy area to sit and a have a glass of wine and a short walk to the town "mall" for restaurants and shops. Laurel's... More

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thanks for your review Jim and we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully next time you'll spend a few days here - and relax even more! As you've stated we're close to town - and Cromwell's also a short drive from Wanaka, Queenstown, Arrowtown or Alexandra. More

Colorado Springs, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

This motel had everything you could want. It had its own toilet/shower, bedroom with king sized bed, and kitchen with stove, refrigerator and all the cooking equipment you could need. The sliding doors opened out onto a nice grassy area next to the golf course. The motel is just a short walk from the main part of town, but quiet.... More

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thanks for this review - we do try to provide everything you will need to make your stay here an enjoyable one - including top class hospitality. And it good to see you liked our grounds and gardens - there's certainly plenty of outdoors space here. More

Red Lion, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

We (2 couples) had two rooms here for our last night in New Zealand. The location was quiet and next to the golf course. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable, the managers/owners very friendly; upon our arrival we received homemade muffins for afternoon tea. Free wi-fi and restaurants are within walking distance of the motel. Two thumbs up!

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thanks for the thumbs up - glad you liked our lovely peaceful spot. We think this is a great place to live - surrounded by mountains, a short walk from the lake, next to a golf course and yet close to town. Do come back and see us again soon. More

Dunedin, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

We had 3 nights in this lovely motel at the beginning of January 2012.At very first glance it may not seem all that special, but it IS! Rooms are very well appointed, the gardens and surrounds are immaculately maintained. No request was too much trouble - the managers were frinedly, approachable and readily availible

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
1 February 2013

We're pleased to you decided to come on in and see what we have to offer - and delighted to hear you really liked what you found . Do come and stay again soon - Laurel and Bob More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

We so enjoyed our four night stay at this motel. The back of our unit backed onto the golf course. The open view was lovely. The unit was spacious and very comfortable. Bob and Laurel were great hosts. Can't recommend it more highly.

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
17 January 2013

Thanks very much for your recommendation! We do enjoy meeting people and making sure they have everything they need for an enjoyable stay here. We also love the wide open spaces around us. We enjoy the golf course too (- the Cromwell Club has just spent $1M on course improvements). Maybe we will see you again soon. More

Waitakere City, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

Bob and Laurel are wonderful hosts, very helpful when booking and during out 4 nights stay. Our room was clean comfortable and well presented. Large ranch sliders opened to reveal a beautifully manicured garden, barbecue tables and the adjacent golf course. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely visit again. We have always found Cromwell to be an ideal... More

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
17 January 2013

We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay here and you are right, more and more people are finding that Cromwell is an ideal base from which to explore the whole of Central Otago and the Southern Lakes district (Queenstown, Wanaka, Arrowtown etc). We hope you will visit again soon. More

Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

We had a very pleasant, relaxing stay at the Lake Dunstan Motel. The hosts were very helpful and friendly, without being in any intrusive. The unit was clean and comfortable, with tasteful decor. The rates were very reasonable, the beds were very comfortable. We would recommend this motel if you are looking for somewhere, quiet and peaceful, it is only... More

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
4 January 2013

We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay Kim. We love our quiet corner too - next to the golf course but so close to town, surrounded in mountains and it's just a short walk to the lake More

Cheshire, UK
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9 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012 via mobile

We turned up here without a booking. We were greeted with a warm welcome, some yummy muffins, fantastic golf course views, spotlessly clean appartment and very friendly owners! We've stayed in lots of places over the last few weeks but, of them all, this place has the most soul - it was perfect in every way! Thank you!

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Laurel B, Owner at Lake Dunstan Motel, responded to this review
23 December 2012

Thanks so much for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay - the views are amazing aren't they? - and it's so peaceful here. It's also great to hear you loved our muffins - I've made thousands of them in the 6 years we've been at Lake Dunstan Motel More

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Address: 3 Mead Avenue | Cromwell, Cromwell 9310, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > South Island > Cromwell
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Cromwell
Price range (per night): RM290 - 383
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
15 spacious studio units set in large grounds, right next to Cromwell golf course. Great views - of golf course and mountains. Very quiet - away from the main road yet just 300 metres from shops, cafes, and restaurants. King or twin beds, separate self-contained kitchen, bathroom, SKY TV (50+ channels with a decoder in every unit just like at home) LCD TVs and DVD players. Free DVD library. Wireless Internet and free guest computer. Guest laundry. BBQ in garden. Cooked or continental breakfasts. ... more   less 
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