We were looking for accommodation in New Plymouth and jumped on Wotif. Based on other positive reviews, we booked in for one night. The staff were so friendly upon check in and then when we got to our room we were so surprised at how clean and comfy the rooms were. There was the effects of the ex-tropical cyclone Gita on the coast and so we spoke with reception the next morning and reviewed local weather forecasts and decided to stay another night in New Plymouth rather than moving on to Wellington as we had first planned. Again, the staff were so friendly and informative and it was very easy to stay in the same room for an extra night.
We stayed in a range of places in our time in NZ and this is by far the cleanest and friendliest place we stayed and they have the best showers and most comfortable beds. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
At first, it may seem like a strange location, as it is in the grounds of the Institute of Technology, but this is a tiny matter and should not be a barrier to anyone staying here.