Great place to stay for a large group or family. If you are wanting 5-star accommodation, then stay somewhere else. If you are wanting a large clean place to stay with character, then you have found the right one.
Very close to the Marina and park area (5min drive) to take young kids to play safely by the lake front or have a game of cricket on the reserve. Not far to Turangi to use the Hot Pools and go shopping at the supermarket. Only an hour away to visit the Army museum in Waiouru to have some fun.
There is a petrol station right across the road to stock up on fresh milk etc, and they do Fish and chips and burgers etc.
The Property is on the main road (Highway one) so is a bit noisy with trucks etc through the night, but you cannot do anything about that. If you have very young children in your group, you will have to keep an eye on them while outside. The property does say it is fenced but it is small and easy for young children to climb over.
Upstairs Shower unfortunatly dosn't work and very little shower pressure downstairs. Most tolet and bathroom doors don't have locks same with bedrooms. So ok for families but maybe not so much for large groups travelling together sharing a place to stay.
But all in all, a great place to spend with your family with lots of beds and rooms to play or relax.