Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 14.00 per person.

Are pets allowed at the property?

No pets are allowed at the property, including service animals.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance for arrangements.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific accessibility needs prior to arrival.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Christchurch, just 0.1 km from Bealey Avenue and 0.3 km from Southern Cross Hospital. It is approximately 7.6 km from Sumner Beach and 9.7 km from Christchurch International Airport.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There are fees for additional beds: rollaway beds are available for NZD 20.00 per night, and cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 5.00 per day.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs for NZD 5.00 per day and rollaway beds for NZD 20.00 per night. Advance request for these items is recommended.

Terra Vive Suites & Apartments

What guests think

Travellers describe Terra Vive Suites & Apartments as clean, spacious, and good value, with in-room washers and dryers, friendly on-site managers, and a convenient walkable location to central Christchurch that works well for short stays and road-trip stopovers.

Many units feature large jetted tubs and practical kitchenettes, and onsite parking is available though can feel tight. Comfort critiques recur around dated decor and worn carpets or mattresses, occasional maintenance hiccups, and intermittent Wi-Fi. Some guests report road noise and a lack of air conditioning in certain rooms, while others found it quiet. Overall, expect straightforward apartment-style comfort with standout laundry amenities and kind service.

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Facilities

Standout in-room amenities include washers and dryers and large jetted tubs, plus simple kitchenettes with microwave and mini-fridge. Onsite parking is provided but can be tight.

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Lesley

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely courteous helpful gentleman on reception Excellent location for Central Christchurch. Very clean room with excellent facilities including washer and dryer, very helpful when travelling

10

Tracy

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always happy to stay here. It is a great location and very comfortable. Beautiful big spa baths. There is a lovely cafe just across the road for breakfast.

10

jane

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room with good facilities including washer/dryer.

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Elizabeth

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and the bed comfortable. The shower is over a deep spa bath but has a grab rail to help step over the side. An added bonus is a washing machine and dryer in the room. The units are located a short walk to town and there is a supermarket nearby. While there is a lot of traffic during peak hours , the noise did not prevent me from getting a good night's sleep

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Gert

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Neat and modern. Had everything we needed for our stay. Had a lovely time.

10

Felicity

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and very spacious and we could walk from the hotel to the centre of Christchurch. We had a a washing machine and dryer in the room which was wonderful. We were greeted with a great welcome even though we were late checking in and given real milk for our tea and our bags were stored after we checked out. We wrere directed to the best place to eat late at night after our arrival so - all in all a very friendly welcome and good amenities

8

Kate

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Free parking, self-contained units, good value for money

10

Darren

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large sized room, washer and dryer, large bathroom, on site car park, central location

10

Andrea

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is clean and the rooms are a nice size. The managers were friendly and helpful. The property is within walking distance of the main town and there is a nice little cafe on the corner for breakfast. The room had a jet tub, laundry facilities, and a comfy bed.The parking was included. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

10

Rhiannon

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice big bath, modern bathroom, kitchenette and laundry facilities in the room. Good layout with sofa in front of TV mounted for different angled viewing. Cute little balcony.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is praised across many stays, with rooms often described as spotless. A few guests reported lapses such as dusty or stained carpets, mould in spa baths, or rooms feeling a bit unclean.

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Fiona

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There was mould in the spa bath and a broken power swtch plate in the bathroom. Very small fridge. The selection of tea was limited to black tea and only white sugar, no sweeteners. The place was ok but definitely not luxury.

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Kirsty

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Basic, bathroom was dirty

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Julie

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It is decent but not as clean as I expected. The rooms are stuffy with no good air ventilation as no AC provided. The good thing is the washine machine n dryer are provided in each apartment. This gives alot of convenience and the washer is good.

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Jan

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed, the unit needed a good wipe down and a dusting. The carpets were not clean the down blanket and cushions tired and stained. The plus - great shower with lots of pressure

10

Christina

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. We stayed and the beginning and the end of our stay and the Manager was incredibly kind and helpful. Very convenient to walk into town.

10

Tania

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely clean property within walking distance to the centre of town.

8

Rodney

31 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was fairly good although a little bit unclean , the beds are really inconfortable

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Trevor

21 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and spacious

8

Angela

5 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Spacious

10

Andrea

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is clean and the rooms are a nice size. The managers were friendly and helpful. The property is within walking distance of the main town and there is a nice little cafe on the corner for breakfast. The room had a jet tub, laundry facilities, and a comfy bed.The parking was included. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and generally comfortable, with heating and some balconies. Several reviews note dated decor and worn mattresses, occasional traffic noise, lack of air conditioning in some units, and mixed Wi-Fi performance.

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Dwight

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A little tired - carpet was worn. Bed broken down a bit. Laundry facilities in room were good. Walking distance to downtown

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David

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were a bit disappointed. Given the good ratings, we expected much better. Our unit was downstairs so had limited outside light, and the decor was dreary - dark brown carpet and dark brown/orange furniture. Service was courteous, not friendly.

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Michael

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros - Nice little kitchen area with plenty of tea & coffee. Spectacular jetted tub! Cons - Old, outdated. Mattress was horrible, was probably decent when they bought it in the 80`s!! Limited parking onsite. I gave them 3 stars for the tub and laundry facilities in the unit which were exceptional. It is my opinion when you get a hotel, the most important thing is comfort. This is your bed away from your bed! When the mattress is visibly sagging and collapses down to the box board underneath it, there is an issue. Hardly got any sleep at this hotel for the 2 nights we stayed due to discomfort. If the unit got a new mattress, it would easily rate 4 to 5 stars.

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Jittichai

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is functional. They have everything, washer dryer, jetted tub, kitchenette, microwave, small fridge as well as a small balcony. I'll say the carpet, the mattress and the sheer curtains need updating. Otherwise, all good.

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Sunny

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very nice but you could be up for some road noise as it’s right next to a main arterial road. Additionally, our room had a washing machine n dryer and assume others will to so be aware of really annoying buzzing sound when your neighbour’ choose to wash n dry their clothes - gave us a headache!!

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Glenda

16 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms. Comfy beds. Great facilities. Big issue was poor internet. It's too slow and kept dropping out which is a big problem for a business person.

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David Philip

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful. Clean towels and rubbish removed daily. No air conditioning in our unit but did not require it due to time of year. Carpeting could do with a refresh/clean. Spa tub jets didn’t work, but tub/shower is very roomy. Washer/dryer in unit is very handy. About a 20 minute walk to the cod with groceries and restaurants 15 minute walk away. Traffic is loud at night

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Tim

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

No heat pump! It was 32 degrees C outside and there was only a heater on the wall with no ability to leave cross-flow windows open on safety latches. The heat in the room was unsolvable. Washing machine didn't work. Just to top it off the streets either side of the property seem to be a drag strip from 9pm to about midnight. The bath is really nice though.

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Yuhang

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Told the owner that Wi-Fi wasn’t working in the afternoon, but the owner dismissed the issue. Wi-Fi worked intermittently in the evening and stopped working the next morning. The “kitchen” doesn’t include a stove or oven. Everything else is pretty good as one would expect.

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David C

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a nice stay. Enjoyed the jetted bath. Bed was large and comfortable. Lots of Sky channels. Walkable to the city but a bit of a distance. Property was a bit tired but well maintained. Possibly wouldn't describe as luxurious, but overall very comfortable.

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Service

Service is a strong point: managers are friendly, accommodating, and helpful with flexible check-in and local tips. Isolated complaints mention poor communication and confusion about early key drop-off.

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Lesley

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely courteous helpful gentleman on reception Excellent location for Central Christchurch. Very clean room with excellent facilities including washer and dryer, very helpful when travelling

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Lesley

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely helpful gentleman on reception, room very clean, great to have a washer and dryer in the apartment. Area quiet ensuring a great night’s sleep. Very convenient location to the centre of Christchurch

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Kenneth

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Definitely the Terra Vive is a charming place to stay and what is even more charming our the hosts Brian and Mandy who made our stay in Christchurch even more pleasant. We had a travel issue to deal with and they made our situation easy and encouraging to deal with.

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Lisa

30 Nov 2024

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Terrible experience, appalling service and they didn’t care in the slightest. Room was not as booked to include child, mattress on the floor not acceptable. Appliances didn’t work well. Had to ask for room to be serviced. Everything was a disaster and not cheap. Had contacted for refund and been ignored. There is NOTHING luxurious here.

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Christina

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. We stayed and the beginning and the end of our stay and the Manager was incredibly kind and helpful. Very convenient to walk into town.

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Rebecca

30 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The communication with the property was appalling. I will not be returning.

10

Deepak

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Had everything I would want and also the room had its own washer/dryer. 15 min walk to the centre. Only downside was check out (especially early), there was no where to leave the key at the office. It took a phone call to the manager to verify where I leave the key. It would be helpful if the place had a box to leave the key or made it clear where to leave it, especially for foreigners who may not have a SIM card with local calls included.

10

Lynne

19 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean accommodation with everything we needed. Very friendly gentleman who checked us in and provided all information as required. Would be happy to return.

10

Felicity

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and very spacious and we could walk from the hotel to the centre of Christchurch. We had a a washing machine and dryer in the room which was wonderful. We were greeted with a great welcome even though we were late checking in and given real milk for our tea and our bags were stored after we checked out. We wrere directed to the best place to eat late at night after our arrival so - all in all a very friendly welcome and good amenities

10

Brent

3 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great warm and inviting Luxury Apartments. Brian our host couldn’t be more accommodating and supportive. Wouldn’t go past this place. We will be back. Thanks Brian and team. :-)

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Location

Within walking distance of central Christchurch and close to cafes and bus routes, making it practical for sightseeing. Some guests felt it's a bit of a walk rather than right in the centre.

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Lesley

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely courteous helpful gentleman on reception Excellent location for Central Christchurch. Very clean room with excellent facilities including washer and dryer, very helpful when travelling

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Lesley

17 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely helpful gentleman on reception, room very clean, great to have a washer and dryer in the apartment. Area quiet ensuring a great night’s sleep. Very convenient location to the centre of Christchurch

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Chris

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shops nearby and CBD nearby.

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Lynley

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Good location if you have a car.

10

Alan

16 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Motel with a couple of really good pubs within 5 minutes walk. Walking distance into the CBD. My room was really good with a nice small balcony.

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Bevan Ross

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Great stay. Rooms were clean and tidy and comfortable. Easy to get to places. Great service.

10

Pearlie

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was on a quiet side street but close to the Main Street of Colombo St.

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Simon

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Quiet. Easy parking. however if you want to be in town need to drive and park.

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Felicity

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean and very spacious and we could walk from the hotel to the centre of Christchurch. We had a a washing machine and dryer in the room which was wonderful. We were greeted with a great welcome even though we were late checking in and given real milk for our tea and our bags were stored after we checked out. We wrere directed to the best place to eat late at night after our arrival so - all in all a very friendly welcome and good amenities

10

Gregory

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

nice 10-15 minute walk into CBD. So nice to have washer and dryer within the apartment. Drive to airport is fine early morning.

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Dining

Guests commonly use nearby cafes for breakfast and meals, as on-site dining isn’t highlighted in reviews.

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Mark

19 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked the location as there are planty cafes in walking distance and not too far from shopping mall.

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GLEN

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No breakfast available

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Vivienne

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Close to CBD but far enough to be quiet. Easy access to parking area, even with roadworks on the road in front. Kitchenette so we could prepare some of our own food. Close to many hotels, entertainment etc. Good coffee ship/cafe on opposite corner

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Karlam

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The check in process is very fast and you have everything ypu need in your room. Some good cafe around.

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Robin

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is well appointed, including a kitchenette, washer and dryer. The manager/owner was pleasant and accommodating. The location is not the most convenient for dining and sight seeing, but is a short Uber/bus ride from the CBD. Excellent value for the price.

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Clive

16 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A good location close to the centre of Christchurch close to restaurants and transport. A good sized unit, clean well serviced had everything we wanted. The manager was very helpful

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Carmela

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay, proprietor was very friendly. Property was clean, and had all the comforts as described. Location was walkable to shops, parks and restaurants.

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Carole

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nous avons été très bien reçu à la réception! C’est un hébergement bien équipé pour un petit déjeuner! Très propre et spacieux, nous avons apprécié sa localisation près du centre! La laveuse-sécheuse dans le logement est très pratique!

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Andrea

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is clean and the rooms are a nice size. The managers were friendly and helpful. The property is within walking distance of the main town and there is a nice little cafe on the corner for breakfast. The room had a jet tub, laundry facilities, and a comfy bed.The parking was included. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

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Janet

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great little place to sty with in suite laundry. It's location was very central to all of the things we wanted to do and within walking distance of the central attractions and restaurants.

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1 $97	2 $82	3 $100	4 $103	5 $82	6 $110	7
8 $102	9 $102	10 $100	11	12	13 $147	14
15 $158	16 $144	17 $147	18	19	20 $102	21
22 $86	23 $165	24 $43	25 $42	26 $106	27	28
29 $84	30 $42

Terra Vive Suites & Apartments

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