Ashhurst Deer N Duck Inn

Hotels
6.1 (17 reviews)
81 York Street , Bunnythorpe , nz

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Nice rustic vibe
Delicious food

Categories

Cleanliness
6.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
7.65
Staff got me in my room early and were very helpful.
Location
7.19
Lovely rustic country vibe, nice little break from the rush.
Room Quality
5.14
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
5.17
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
5.13
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.68
Beautiful food, nice chef.
Overall Experience
5.15
Overall experience was appreciated despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:13

Property Description

Scenic Retreat with Modern Comforts
Discover the tranquil setting of Ashhurst Deer N Duck Inn, just moments away from the bustling city.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious meals at our restaurant and unwind with a refreshing drink at the on-site bar.

To experience a perfect blend of relaxation and luxury, book your stay at Ashhurst Deer N Duck Inn today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.1
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.68
Service: 7.65
Location: 7.19
Room Quality: 5.14
Amenities: 5.17
Value for Money: 5.13
Food and Beverage: 6.68
Overall Experience: 5.15
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Sally • solo_traveller • nz
8
Good spot in easy driving range to Palmy with a neat country style bar below.
Pros:

Great location, neat bar below, plenty of parking, great shower.

Cons:

A lack of lighting to get from the car park to the stairwell.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Karisha Harrison • couple • nz
10
Pros:

Staff got me in my rm early was so grateful 🙏 beautiful food nice chef nice rustic country vibe lovely little break from the rush an bustle see the cows on the padd9ck across 😀 loved it .u need to have a beer with your meal I suggest it's a place u should buy a bit of booze at .

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • nz
8
2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • review category business travellers • nz
2
Literally only someplace to sleep
Pros:

It was near to where the guys were working.

Cons:

According to the staff members who stayed there, the rooms were filthy and had not been cleaned since the prior occupants. Even the toilets hadn't been flushed. They slept in their clothes on top of the beds.
There were no cafes or restaurants nearby.

2025-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Shally • review category business travellers • nz
3
Poor
Cons:

There was no one at the Inn to check in guests. The bed was broken.

2025-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Prue • review category business travellers • nz
8
Very adequate for what I needed.
Pros:

Had all the basics I needed, good kitchenette, very clean, unusual. Key was left where instructed.

Cons:

Restaurant not being open but there were good takeaways in the village. And good facilities to microwave, make toast with good cutlery and crockery.

2025-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Alex • review category business travellers • nz
3
It is basic and functional but lack of staff and cleanliness let them down
Pros:

It was close to the walking tracks at manawatu gorge

Cons:

There was no staff to let me in as the pub downstairs was closed, just keys hidden. The hallways needed to be vacuumed. It would be great to have a chair in the room to sit in as the only place to sit in my room was on the bed. The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work. The last persons facecloth want removed from the shower

2025-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • young couple • nz
4
Standard of service was not what we expect from NZ Hotel
Pros:

Hearing the trains during the night

Cons:

restaurant available for meals

2025-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo traveller • nz
8
Neat historical building and nice and tidy
Pros:

Very local and handy for my weekend , really appreciated being able to have my show dog in the vehicle overnight

Cons:

No fan or aircon which for the price of the room was not ok, it was roasting hot all weekend.

2025-02-17 • via Nuitee
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Anna • young couple • nz
5
Passable
Pros:

Loved the old style building

Cons:

False advertising said it had air conditioning & it didn't was so hot could barely sleep.

2025-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Holly • young couple • nz
8
Very good
Pros:

The room was clean and private

Cons:

The smell in the stairs

2025-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Janine • family with young children • nz
5
Passable
Pros:

It was clean and tidy. Location was as close as we could get to our wedding location at Pohangina Heights.

2025-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • review category business travellers • nz
4
Below average, could do better
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

No amenities. No fridge, no jug for a coffee. Bathroom was crazy - you had to step over the toilet to get into the shower. Room had a bed and no chair. As there were no facilities (ie microwave) I went to go downstairs to the pub at 7pm on a Saturday and it was closed. Overall, very disappointing

2025-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • solo traveller • nz
9
Superb
2024-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Huia • review category business travellers • nz
7
I booked 2 rooms as we had 6 Adults and 3 Children so this is about the room which had a queenbed
Pros:

The Owners/Staff were very obliging in accomodating our large group of 6 adults and 2 children. They were helpful and friendly. They also let us bring in our own bedding for the 2 children. A matteress on the floor, which worked perfectly.
The location was close to a family function that we were attending which was why we didn't get to eat at the Inn but we heard that it was very popular. The kitchen, which was down the hallway, was adequate and contained everything we needed, (toaster, jug, small fridge) to make breakfast.

Cons:

Bathrooms in both bedrooms (family room and double room) were very small.

2024-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Huia • review category business travellers • nz
7
It was fine for what we needed (somewhere close to the venue) It was warm, beds were comfy.
Pros:

The location was perfect. The beds were comfy and warm. The hosts were accomodating and helpful. I booked 2 rooms (1 family and 1 double). There were 6 adults and 2 children and they let us bring in a blow up bed and bedding to accomodate us.
So we slept 4 in each. We did not eat in the restaurant as we were attending a big family weekend.

Cons:

The shower in the family room leaked badly, so the bath mat was soaking.
Bathrooms in both rooms were quite cramped.
The cooking smells drifted upstairs and the window wouldn't stay open.
TV remote wouldn't work in the double room and the family room didn't have one.

2024-11-08 • via Nuitee
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Donna • young couple • nz
10
Exceptional
2024-10-28 • via Nuitee