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Reviewed March 21, 2014

It is what it says - a motel in a garden. Although it's in the centre of Havelock (hardly an urban metropolis) and on the main road, the units are so far back from the road that there's no traffic noise. Many of the units on the sloping site face the garden (complete with ducks), but ours was in the newest block at the back. There is no view from this block, except of the gravel area where cars are parked and the sheltering trees alongside, and sadly, the sun (at least in early March) never reaches the rooms. But the unit itself was excellent - a great big living room and a great big bedroom with two double beds, and a huge bathroom with roll-in shower. Everything was clean and tidy, and I'm happy to recommend it. The owner, a fellow Brit (though he's really a kiwi these days) was friendly and helpful.

Date of stay: March 2014
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KJDHavelock, Owner at Havelock Garden Motel, responded to this reviewResponded March 23, 2014

Hi UK peripatetic,

Thank you so much for your review and recognising that we are indeed "what we say"! Hopefully if your wondering walks (yes I looked up peripatetic) bring you to Havelock again I can ensure that you stay in a unit that overlooks the garden.
I am sure you must still be on the road so I hope that your NZ experience is all you hoped and that the sun keeps on shining for you.
Thank you for taking the time out to write your review.
Kind regards
Karen

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Reviewed March 18, 2014

We have stayed twice at this motel and we can't rate it highly enough. It has everything you need for a short or longer stay. The owners are so accommodating and helpful. The setting is wonderful in the middle of Havelock but off the road in it's own green oasis. Everything clean, tidy and comfortable. Short walk to all the amentities. A great find and we will definately return.

Date of stay: March 2014
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KJDHavelock, Owner at Havelock Garden Motel, responded to this reviewResponded March 23, 2014

Ah Sam and Lisa thank you so much. What a lovely review and from 2 locals (well Picton is nearly local). Thank you for taking the time to comment on us, the staff were so pleased to read your review, you put a smile on everyone's faces.
Many thanks
Karen

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Reviewed March 15, 2014

We found this motel by accident and were so impressed that we returned to stay here.Lovely garden setting, friendly staff and right in the centre of Havelock although hidden up a drive.Value for money

Date of stay: January 2014
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KJDHavelock, Owner at Havelock Garden Motel, responded to this reviewResponded March 23, 2014

Hi Berrington Gardener,

So pleased to hear that you both found us and came back to stay. Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time out of your day to sit and write it.
Hopefully you will return to Havelock if you ever find yourself back in Marlborough.
Many Thanks
Karen

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Reviewed March 11, 2014

Very nicely situated with very nice grounds. Our room was nicely done and very clean. The location was quiet and proprietors helpful in every way. We could not get logged on to wifi from our room, but once I got logged on at the office I could use the wifi in our room. We were very pleased with this motel.

Date of stay: March 2014
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KJDHavelock, Owner at Havelock Garden Motel, responded to this reviewResponded March 23, 2014

Hi Cathy,
Thank you so much for your kind comments. After a long season it is always lovely to hear that your efforts are appreciated and gratifying that people will take time out of their day to sit and write a positive review, many thanks from all the staff.
Hopefully if you make the long trek to NZ on another occasion we will be fortunate enough to see you both again.
Kind regards
Karen

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Reviewed March 6, 2014

Arrived this afternoon, to be greeted by Alan the owner, a lovely friendly guy....what a piece of paradise, with a lovely pond and ducks, the gardens are beautiful..very quiet and set off the main road....right next to the Mussel Pot Restaurant, there for tea tomorrow night. off on the Mail Boat tomorrow....rooms are very clean, with everything you could need in them....highly recommended, at a great price......

Date of stay: March 2014
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KJDHavelock, Owner at Havelock Garden Motel, responded to this reviewResponded March 23, 2014

Hi Suncoast527,

Thank you so much for your kind comments and for taking the time to sit down and write a review.

I hope that the weather, Mail Boat and the Mussel Pot did little old Havelock proud and that we see you again should you venture back to NZ.

Thank you again
Karen

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