Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Amrinder
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
+Location is good
−Some lights was not working.
Trina
New Zealand · Group of friends · October 2026
+Price for the amount of people.
−Quite run down.
Ranchod
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
“Settlers provided reasonably good accommodation and I was happy with the price charged.”
+Location of Settlers was good, central to Petone. Easy walk to Jackson street shops. Parking was excellent. No noise issues with other guests.
−Reception location instructions were vague but understandable considering other properties were part of the complex.
Dan
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
“Title: Great value, comfy bed, and a free horror-movie shower experience”
+Liked: The bed was genuinely comfy, and the shower had great pressure. At $100 a night it's hard to argue with the price, and the location is perfect for catching the ferry. You'll be there in no time, which, honestly, is part of the appeal.
−Disliked: The room has a lot of character. The curtain was ripped, the blanket was ripped, and the blind had water stains and refused to wind up, so it's committed to staying exactly where it is. There's tape on the carpet and a few holes in the wall, presumably for ventilation. One bathroom bulb was out and the other flickered the whole time I was in the shower, which added a nice suspenseful, slasher-film atmosphere. The bedside lamp didn't work, but the microwave had a large dent, so clearly someone had a stronger reaction to it than I did. When I walked in, the smell of cleaning chemicals was so strong I had no doubts about how clean it was, just about my nostrils. A bit of TLC and some lightbulbs would go a long way.
Faithful
New Zealand · Family · October 2026
“Homely feeling”
+Flat and close to carpark. Felt like home
−Needed more milk for coffee but everything was perfect
Martin
New Zealand · Couple · October 2026
“Very poor, we won't be back. Would not recommend to anyone.”
+Comfy bed and good water pressure in the shower. Walking distance to local shops. Good onsite parking.
−Reception for this motel is located down the street with confusing directions printed on what should have been the office door. There are no staff onsite for help with anything, and the phone number to call was not answered and had a full voicemail so we couldn't leave a message. The state of the unit was extremely poor with sodden carpet from a water leak through from the shower that had clearly been there for some time, and an obvious lack of general maintenance and care inside and out. Although the bathroom linen was changed daily, there was nothing to wipe the kitchen bench with, a lack of basic kitchen equipment (like a sharp knife), and a strong chemical cleaner smell when we first entered on arrival. The smoke alarm was a domestic one (not wired in), and there were no fire and emergency procedures notices anywhere in the unit.
Marilyn
New Zealand · Group of friends · October 2026
“Felt really sorry for proprietors. Must have been great in its day but should now be torn down and replaced. Too old to”
+Convenient position.
−Almost no-one there so parking was okay.
Martin
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
+Clean sheets
−Had to pick up key from different location. Pictures make it look much nicer than it is very dated and walls, floor, benches are very old, damaged.
jones
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
“Great motelfor price but needs serious overhaul”
+Comfortable studio good size, great hot water and water pressure
−No one on site you have to walk up road to another motel to get a key. Advised as kitchen in unit .. toaster doesn't work, nothing to cook on or with. Has a Microwave but No dishes for it. No tin opener, no vege peeler, no sharp knife.... nothing. Had to buy utensils and a microwave bowl so could cook dinner and breakfast
Elizabeth
New Zealand · Solo · October 2026
+Central to where we had to go.
−Found that the check in process was a bit awkward especially arriving in the dark. Could do with a few updates especially with some more equipment in the kitchen. A dish brush would be handy and a sink plug that fits.