Hospitals in New Zealand

“Long time client of Cathy and Phil and no hesitation in singing their praises. Professional, compassionate and caring for my late German Shepherd and now, my Bichon/Toy Poodle X. Highly recommended.”

“Excellent vets, premium service, not cheap.”

“Amazing office lady!!!!! Had a wonderful stay will definitely be back to stay”

“I love getting a reminder via email and text that my fur baby is due for his yearly vaccines! Booking an appointment online is super easy, done in 1 minute tops. Once I got in the lovely ladies greeted me and I was seen very quickly. They listened to the concern I had with a bump on Alfies skin and took a look at it for me and gave me advice. Did the vaccine and I was good to go. My dog was very at ease in the patient room. Kumeu isn't local for us, but it is worth the drive for this kind of care.”

Kiwi Nails & Spa silverdale is a beauty salon providing nail care. The team is known for friendly service and professional care.

“We came for the cheap prices but would return for the food and coffee! Wasn't expecting much but our Eggs Benedict's were very decent homely fare and the coffee was excellent! It's signage is hidden behind scaffolding at the moment so be sure to look for it even if you can't see the sign! They deserve the business :)”

“Very highly recommend this motel! The location is perfect - right beside a bus stop, and walking distance to the supermarket. The daily service was excellent. The studio we stayed in was perfect - new and clean. It was very quiet. The bed was really comfortable with a bamboo topped mattress. The staff were super helpful and very friendly. We look forward to staying again.”

“As the name says, it's truly an ltalian delicacy. We ordered Pollo chicken pizza , beef cutlet andTiramisu. Pizza's crust was soft and chicken was juicy. The flavour and herb combination was just awesome. Triamisu was really moist and the coffee liquor was so precise to the point which was prefect. Looking forward to order more....”

“Arrived in a monsoon and was soaked. Owner (David?) gave me a towel and fetched a bigger umbrella for me, so I could get to the supermarket without getting another soaking. He was so kind and thoughtful with a great sense of humour. I often saw him talking to the guests. The room was fabulous value for money. Big comfy bed, walk in wet room/shower with seat and handrail if needed. Little kitchen area with kettle, toaster, hob and microwave. Nice wardrobe and two bedside tables with drawers. Really cosy. Room was serviced everyday which I didn't expect either....really excellent service. It's about a 20-30min walk to shopping centre and botanical gardens etc. Buses run there too. Supermarket 5min walk away. I'll defo stay here again!!!!”

“Second time staying here. Again a lovely stay. THANK YOU for allowing us to book in way earlier than the stated time. Will comeback again fir sure.”

“Excellent location and great value for money. Rooms are modern and clean with comfy beds and warm showers.”

“Such great customer service. They replaced our sheets, washed the dishes and left new towels for us every day. The communication was also clear and fast. Even though it is near a main road the traffic was light in the evenings and the rooms have double glazing, so I was able to get a great sleep. The heater was left on before we arrived so the room was nice and warm. Also really competitive pricing. Thanks!!!”

“Very clean and central! The bed and sheets felt top quality too! Great spacious clean shower. The reception man was friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend! I’ll be back for sure!!!”

“Great motel, lovely staff, room was super clean and comfortable, plenty of amenities and free guest laundry was a bonus! We stayed a week here and couldn't have been more comfortable. Happy come back.”

“Everything you could want. Very clean. Friendly accommodating staff”

“Cozy hostel in the heart of Arthur's Pass Village. The owner Tash is fantastic and very responsive over phone (if you don't see her in-person) if you need anything (I had an check-in issue from booking third party). Large size community kitchen with everything you need. Dorm and lounge areas were very spacious and had all the basic necessities.”

“great location, spa suite was lovely, clean, fairly modern, had everything you need. staff very friendly and helpful . will definitely stay here again next time we are in chch. thank you!”

“Myself and two family members came to stay in November for surgery. The dates changed from a few nights, to a week, then to 2 weeks. Rose was incredibly accommodating, she made us feel like we were at home. Rose is an Incredibly beautiful person and me and my family would return there anytime we go back to Christchurch. Rooms are dated, but still nice and very clean, lots of heaters for winter, rooms were very large with full kitchen. Absolutely worth 5stars, lovely owners who genuinely appreciate and go out of their way for their guests”

“It wasn’t just a hostel—it was my home. Over the past six months, I made so many wonderful memories with amazing people. Everyone was always kind, welcoming, supportive, and considerate. Karen keeps the place clean and cozy, provides organic eggs, and cares about how we’re doing. Antony shows up whenever we need him and can fix just about anything. Lucy, the staff member, is the friendliest and most amazing person! And I miss Pipi the cat so much. The location is great—15min walk to the CBD—and the environment is very safe. I feel so lucky to have spent such a valuable time at Chester St Backpackers!”

“Great hostel in a good location. Parking space at the hostel, but if that's full there is plenty of street parking. I loved the design of the hostel with different houses and a lot of grass space. Good security in the hostel as it has a card key for the building and each room. And there is also a safe for each person in the room to use. Each bed has two USB plug and two outlets. My only complaint was that the beds were pretty uncomfortable and springy, but I really enjoyed the hostel and it's a great value so I'm still giving it 5 stars. Kitchen was soooo impressively clean and so were the toilets and showers. Each one is separate and you get your own space in the showers. Lastly, cool staff! Thanks for being so chill!”

“This was a real great find. Stayed somewhere different and chose here due to location and a kitchenette. Room was clean and nicely appointed. Staff were super helpful and friendly and it is only a short walk to the shops and a short commute to the city. Will definitely be staying here on my next trip.”

“A decent motel with comfortable facilities and a central location. The motel overall has a slightly dated look, bit the facilities and furnishings are modern. The room was spacious, comfortable bed, decent furniture, modern bathroom with newer fittings and ample amenities, while good kitchenette and appliances. The car parking however is very tight and with a bigger vehicle it gets tough to park and take out vehicle. Location wise is pretty central. Good value for money and recommended for a short stay. Below is the detailed review: Location: The motel is ideally located with a 5 ~ 10 min drive across major attractions in the city. Access to and from airport is also straightforward. Walking to places may take slightly longer but it’s a walkable city so no issues at all. Rooms: The rooms have a nice large king size bed, with clean and comfortable mattress, pillows and sheets. The room had nice cane made chairs and a table. The closet has decent hanging space, and it also contained the iron and ironing board. Decent space to keep the luggage as well, along with a flat screen TV of smaller size. The kitchenette had plenty of crockery and kitchen ware along with a decent toaster, slightly older electric kettle, and a microwave oven. Bathroom: The bathrooms are relatively modern, with a separate shower cabin. The water pressure in the shower is not the best despite the bathroom being on the ground floor. The wash basin is also a bit small and water splashes out which is not convenient. Shower cabinet contained bath gel and shampoo only, while a small moisturizer bottle was provided in the bathroom. The hair dryer is fixed in the bathroom and is of a decent size. The towel rack is also heated. Plenty of towels were provided including hand, face, and shower size. Additional toilet paper and air freshener was also provided in the bathroom. Additional Facilities: The WIFI signal and speed was very good. The laundry has two machines and one dryer, for which the dryer was out of order, however alternate option was provided through reception. The car park has 1 spot for each room, but the parking space itself is too tight and gets difficult to park and take out the car when the lot is full. Staff: It’s managed by the owners who are an older couple and very helpful people. They made good arrangements for our late check in and also helped us with additional parking spot that was available. The cleaning staff were also very efficient and nice people.”

“Love our Sunday country music afternoons at this place once a month. Sandi and her daughter run a great bar. They're friendly and accommodating.”

“Best coffee's in Rangiora by a long way. Awesome, super friendly staff. Highly recommended.”

“Toast was buttered, eggs were yellow and fluffy, bacon was just right and the hash browns were nice and crispy. Best breakfast I’ve had in ages ! Service was very friendly. I’ll be bringing my family back soon. Thanks”

“Took our elderly cat in and we had to unfortunately put him to sleep. Carevets were amazing. So compassionate and caring of our situation. Informed us of each step of the euthanasia process. Wasn't to expensive given it was on a Sunday.”

“CareVets Chartwell were able to take a short notice weekend consultation when I became concerned about his behaviour. The vet quickly decided he needed dental treatment and that was the key reason for Darcy’s change of vibe. They had Darcy booked in at their sister clinic Hamilton South at a date convenient to me, provided pain relief and antibiotics and gave me a lot of peace of mind. Ever since my first consultation with CareVets Chartwell I’ve been exclusively taking Darcy to Chartwell and Hamilton South Clinic’s and received top notch customer service. Darcy has never been happier and you guys provide by far the best vet experience for my wee dude that he’s ever had in his 6 years. Thanks for all your team do. The reception team are so knowledgeable and provide great advice and the vet doctors are exceptional at what they do. Worth every cent and will be back again and again in the future instead of using Darcy’s other vet clinic. Thanks heaps!”

“I picked up one very happy dog, she was so well looked after and cared for”

“Katsu is my fave and the spam musubi too been coming here for years, never disappoints. Best in Aotearoa I reckon.”

“The gentleman who owns it was friendly and accommodating to my tardiness. A lovely old building that seemed to have a character of its own. The room a pleasant mixture of vintage and modern. For me, personally, a charming accommodation. A suggestion: perhaps move the history of the building to its own two pages, nearer the front? If possible, some photos and a map of the building. Lean hard into the near 100 years, as that's part of what drew me to stay here.”