Parkside Lodge, Napier, New Zealand

Very friendly & helpful check in staff, older accommodation. Very few guests, so communal kitchen was empty as was (one table) I can't imagine how you manage if all rooms were booked. The downside was when unloading I parked in the disabled spot (we have permit) blocking (owners car?) I was confronted by a mature aged woman and asked to move, I explained I was unloading and intended moving soon anyway. I felt most uncomfortable and not treated like a guest, we were planing to stay more nights but left the next morning.

Room was cosy and good size. There were no coffee/tea making facilities in room but there was a kitchen downstairs. Had to park out on road as by time we got home from our function the car park was full.

Comfortable, easy and clean

We had a wonderfully comfortable bed and all we needed. It was great to be able to make our breakfast at leisure in the well eqipped kitchen. As we were arriving after hours the hosts left our key outside.

Loved my stay. It felt like home away from home with a shared lounge/games room and a shared kitchen also. There were quirky items located along the shared corridor and a bookshelf full of books for you to grab a book to read. There was even homemade brownies in the kitchen to help yourself to.