It's decent value but we got a nicer room in a much nicer location for about the same amount of money. It was a big space, a suite or small apartment with a bedroom and a big living room with a twin bed, couch, and kitchen area. The staff was very friendly and they turned on the lights and heat before we arrived so it would be comfortable when we got there. There was a strange smell when we walked in, but it was just musty and we didn't notice it for long. There was a microwave, water boiler and fridge. The shower had somewhat low pressure, but adequate, and the water was nice and hot. The wifi didn't work for more than about five minutes, and we asked them to reset, it worked for a few more minutes, then does again. Also, we'd thought it was unlimited, but even if it had worked, it's only free up to 500mb. Timaru is convenient if you want to get down the coast from chc but there's not much there. There's not a lot to eat, monteiths looked like the best bet. We were told one can sometimes see penguins over by the water but there weren't any when we drove over. read more