Wakatu Hotel

Pros: good location/easy to find; good fast wifi in all areas; friendly staff; good shower pressure; free parking; good price; warm enough (heaters and extra blankets were included); tea and coffee included; clean enough

Cons: reception was literally in the bar (rather awkward, eg asking for toilet paper in front of bar patrons); all rooms are upstairs and up a steep flight of stairs (issue arise with older folk/luggage on wheels); very dated decor (creates a spooky feel, toilet floor was mustard flower linoleum! Room TV was a box tv, although there is a TV room); zero housekeeping service (our room bin was tiny and overflowing by day one and never emptied); window latch was broken and no air con; view out our window was the roof of the bar downstairs; no microwave in the bizarre Closet of a kitchenette; bunk bed was extremely squeaky and wobbly; parking is first come first serve and entry/exit was difficult due to a high fence; shower was not draining very well at all.

Hosts were lovely nd helpful. We only stayed one night but the two bedroom unit was perfect for what the family needed. Close to the lake via the track. Lots of parking options.

Great little pub with a fantastic party room for hire located at the back with a nice outside area. Good priced drinks as well.