帕羅阿飯店

We were most fortunate in selecting this hotel to stay at for our trip by road from Picton to Greymouth. It is situated just 6kms south of Greymouth on the main highway. Traffic noise is not an issue. The hotel has been a family run concern for 70years. It has undergone extensive renovations of all rooms and the actual hotel, restaurant/bar area. All expertly done and very aesthetic. Bernie, the owner & his family make guests so welcome. He often comes to chat while guests are having dinner. A very cheerful chap. Rooms are extremely modern with all that anyone could wish for. The on-site restaurant is an added bonus with excellent meals. This hotel is recommended.

Établissement avec un grand restaurant, avec des plats et un service de qualité, et des sortes de bungalows pour les chambres. L’emplacement est vaste et il n’y a pas de problème de parking. Chambre pas très grande avec un grand lit, une table, deux chaises bas de gamme, une penderie, un gros ventilateur sur pied, un fauteuil, un coin cuisine et une salle de bains. Sur le côté opposé à l’entrée on a une petite terrasse donnant sur les autres bungalows avec quatre chaises en plastique. Le coin cuisine est sommaire avec un petit réfrigérateur, un four à micro-onde et c’est tout, ce qui est étonnant en Nouvelle-Zélande. En revanche on y trouve plein de boissons (en supplément) dont du vin blanc et rouge, du champagne Veuve du Vernay (local), des bières etc. La présence d’un restaurant n’y est pas étrangère. Salle de bains succincte avec WC et cabine de douche équipée d’un curieux pommeau fixe en forme de cerceau, d’un design original mais pas très efficace pour se laver. Prix relativement élevé (185 NZD la nuit en octobre) compte tenu du peu d’équipements mais disponibilité d’un bon restaurant dans une région où ils ne sont pas nombreux.

We stayed just one night in an accessible cabin, which had a large balcony overlooking a pretty garden. It was a short walk to the beach. This is an old fashioned, family run hotel (well, more a motel really as the accommodation seems to mostly be cabins separate from the main building). We met Bernie who had arrived at the hotel as a baby in the 1950s - a very friendly and charming man. We enjoyed a couple of drinks in the bar and a chat about the history of the hotel, which is now run by Bernie’s children. Our room was comfortable and had all the usual amenities e.g. kitchenette. The only disappointment was that the food at dinner was average at best.

The entire place looks like a downtown bar, smell from alcohol, and less like a hotel. The room was very hot, in the mid New Zealand summer, however, the owners probably don’t think an AC is a good investment. Tried to speak to them but they were rude and even violent. Stay away. We left after 5 minutes and got a refund from our bank.

Stayed for three nights in a standalone unit for two families. One bedroom is a good size, the other is a double but quite small. Bathroom is in the middle and accessible from both rooms. Units were very clean and well equipped. Staff on the whole very friendly and helpful. Restaurant and bar handy and offer a wide variety of food and drinks. Food was average though and drinks quite pricey.

This hotel offers everything required for a comfortable and relaxing holiday. We stayed two nights and found the room had everything we needed, the bed was comfortable, the room was clean, warm and modern, the hotel is well appointed and only a short walk to the beach if you felt inclined. The owners are lovely hosts and the food is really good. Would definitely recommend and will be back.