Poenamo Bar & Grill

The worst hotel we have stayed in in New Zealand. The hotel is attached to/backs onto an apparently popular bar, which was not advertised on the site. This would normally not be a problem, however the night we stayed, the bar had a huge event on with loud thumping music all through the afternoon (starting from 2pm) through to the early hours of the morning, which was again not advertised when we booked and paid. We had to keep the curtains closed because you can see right to the bar. It was summer also and the room was extremely hot and stuffy, so trying to keep the music out was difficult when we had to open the door to breathe. Staff did nothing about our complaints, or the complaints of others staying at the hotel. We were very tired from a long 8 hour car drive, with a toddler that was unable to sleep because of the relentless loud thumping music and screaming laughing people. The hotel would not refund us. If we had the money to spare, we would have left right away.

Handy location. Reasonable prices. Rooms need a bit of an upgrade as things are looking bit old and damaged.Great friendly staff

The poe has a homely feel to it. Ive stayed once here overnight, but what im wanting to compliment the place on is the food and bar - amazing!

Very comfortable beds!!
Excellent breakfast!

I have stayed here a few times and the rooms are always comforatble and clean. Great facilities as it has a restaurant and bar with really good meals and also a pool and spa. Great location on the shore.