Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel

Apr 26th, 2023

Apr 25th, 2023

Apr 24th, 2023

Apr 22nd, 2023

This place has so much potential and falls terribly short. A historic building in a beautiful setting. The hot pools themselves are lovely and in a great spot. Its a bit of a walk down to them (for anyone elderly) and the changing room isnt impressive but serves a purpose. Im not sure Ive sat in a more tranquil setting in NZ with native bush and birds surrounding it. If your looking at this venue for accomodation, keep looking. We stayed in the chalets and I dont suggest anyone paying anywhere over or close to $250-$300. Its really not worth it. Dont get me wrong, the lovely lady in the kitchen was so accommodating as were the cleaning staff but and the gardens looked amazing but it just doesnt seem like the owners or management have a clue about hospo and the place is in dire need of some TLC. The chalet had clean linen and beds were comfortable but the kitchen and bathroom are pretty rough to say the least. No toaster or hot plate, one plate, no bowls. The microwave is really your own cooking tool so youd be ok with two minute noodles or packed pasta. The coffee and milk pots arent replenished. One would think the lack of facilities would push you to the restaurant. Beware. The seasonal vegetables looked like they were from a season some years ago. They do good chips and calamari so your safe with this. If you find yourself here, dont move any furniture, there is a lot of dust and moisture build up which was quite alarming. The window sills in the room on the south side of the Chalet where we had two single beds were dirtier on the inside than the outside. The reviews on TripAdvisors are similar. I did not want to shower barefoot. The bath has a real calcium build up and mould scattered the walls. Dust and cobwebs in the extractor was so thick I couldnt see the holes. I washed my daughter by holding her in the shower with me as any other option didnt seem wise. I do believe the rooms are sometimes used as emergency housing by the Ministry of Housing and WINZ. Again, I dont have an issue with this but Im not sure you can charge guests the price you do for what you offer. The rooms in the wings of the hotel seemed a little nicer and a large tour group arrived when we were looking to leave. Its hard to give such a poor rating to what could be amazing. The staff seem to want to do a good job and are hard working as well. Essentially the standard here is that of a mid to low range motel. Id go back, for a quick swim and a lemonade, perhaps some calamari and a round of golf. I wont be looking to stay again unless it gets a little love.
Apr 25th, 2023