We've been to New Zealand six times and this is one of our favorite motels. The location is fantastic, just a short ~8 minute walk to downtown (even closer to the beautiful botanical gardens). Our room was enormous, beautifully decorated and had a partial view of the mountains and lake. A small kitchenette included a microwave, fridge, tea, coffee and fresh milk. The bed was super comfortable.
AC was a big plus and appreciated. We were there on days that were cloudy and with temps in the 60s and it helped a lot.
There is free (!) parking in their garage, which was easy to navigate (no concerns about tiny parking spaces and poles to navigate around). Guest laundry was available - $4 for the washer and $4 for the dryer.
The staff were extremely nice and helpful. We will definitely stay here again.