Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately NZD 13.00 for adults and children.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including designated parking and some public areas. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific needs prior to arrival.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The motel is situated in the business district of Greymouth, within a 5-minute walk of West Coast Rail Trail and Pounamu Pathway Māwhera. It is approximately 0.3 miles from Jade Country Greymouth and 0.5 miles from Left Bank Art Gallery.

Sundowner Motel

What guests think

At Sundowner Motel, guests consistently highlight friendly, helpful hosts and convenient train station pickups, plus clean, spacious units with handy kitchenettes and strong showers, while noting the property is older and some areas feel dated.

The location is walkable to town, supermarkets, and the station, though it sits on a hill and fencing or a busy road can make the route longer or awkward on foot, with some rooms enjoying views. Common drawbacks include no air conditioning (fans provided), occasional noise, variable Wi-Fi or quotas, mixed laundry availability, and tight or sloped parking and access. Overall, Sundowner Motel suits practical travellers seeking value, friendly service, and a convenient base.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guest laundry is available but reliability varies, with reports of machines out of order alongside positive mentions. Parking is generally easy with ample spaces, though maneuvering can be tight on the sloped site; train station pickups are offered by staff.

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10

Elizabeth

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, large room with everything you need. Shuttle bus to meet you at the station was a bonus. The motel is located in the road above the station. Close to the centre and supermarkets. The only downside was some loud guests who carried on until midnight without any regard for others.

8

Christine

12 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Walking distance to train station and town. Easy parking. Older type motel. Shower curtain needs replacing in bathroom, otherwise very clean and comfortable. Good value for price.

10

Ruth

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this accomodation for one night. It was quiet and had plenty of parking.

6

Adrian

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely dated and worn accommodation with poor amenities for the price charged. Guest laundry (payable) was unusable because both dryers were labelled as out of order. There is a small rotary washing line outside but given it was raining it was of no use whatsoever. Manoeuvring into and out of the parking spaces was difficult even in a small car. Also, no privacy (such as net curtains) without completely closing the curtain. Wifi was OK and the surroundings quiet.

10

Rene

12 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to many Greymouth attractions. Room was well equipped and comfortable. Front desk personnel were very helpful. Great laundry facilities.

8

Peter

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only one Guest washing machine and dryer working when Motel was busy made getting laundry done hard.

10

Meg

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was picked up from the train station, as it was raining, great service. Very helpful and offered to phone arround for tour options and also suggested places to go. It was a short walk to the supermarket and city centre, lots of parking and very quiet.

8

Michael

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient. Very nice people. Laundry worked well. Pleasant room. All excellent

10

Jillian

21 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay. Plenty of facilities.

10

Andree

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking for our motobike and ample room size.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point across reviews, with many describing rooms and units as very clean and tidy. A few note isolated issues like linens or overall feel, but the pattern remains positive.

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10

neil

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms and good for the price.

10

Anthony

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and warm

10

Janice

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed our two nights at Sundowner. We had a family unit which was spacious. The price was good and it was very very clean. The shower was great. Electric blankets, a good heater and Sky Sport were very appreciated!

10

Libby

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, convenient, well equipped.

10

Asanka

10 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ive stayed in 5 star hotels which arent as clean as this. Super clean, even small little things like utensils to the kettle were perfectly clean and in working order. Super quick and friendly check in. Location wise its within walking distance to the station and supermarket as well as the bridge and town centre.

4

Kelly

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't feel comfortable at this hotel. It didn't feel clean, the walls felt thin, the beds were not all that comfortable. We would not stay here again. Given the price we paid, we had expected something more comfortable. We blew a fuse by using the kettle and hot plate at the same time, and it took quite some time for it to be fixed which made us late leaving as we were in the midst of cooking breakfast. I believe they responded quickly but first attempt didn't solve the issue and we didn't know they'd attended to the issue because there wasn't any follow up with us and the outlets remained not functional. We would keep driving to Hokitika or stay somewhere else next time.

10

Debbie

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older motel but still very comfortable, very clean and convenient

10

Brian

18 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Easy parking and check in

8

Sherry

17 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The staff members we talked with were friendly and helpful and the room was clean and nice. There was no AC, and I didn't want to leave windows open because of thtony black sand flies that seem to be everywhere this time of year. We did have a fan available, and that helped.

10

Kym

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently situated. Clean and well equipped. Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable room very happy.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with kitchenettes and powerful showers; many find them well equipped. Downsides repeated across reviews include dated décor, no air conditioning (fans supplied), occasional noise, variable Wi-Fi, and some beds needing an update.

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Pam

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room Good water pressure Plenty of space Close to Alehouse and Woolworths

10

Elizabeth

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, large room with everything you need. Shuttle bus to meet you at the station was a bonus. The motel is located in the road above the station. Close to the centre and supermarkets. The only downside was some loud guests who carried on until midnight without any regard for others.

10

Kevin

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, good size room. It was nice being picked up at the train station. It's close to the station but takes 10 minutes to walk there because of a fence. No AC but the fan worked well. Good to have a kitchenette.

10

Brad

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town, views, clean, tidy, good size, best shower pressure in NZ probably.

6

Adrian

11 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Extremely dated and worn accommodation with poor amenities for the price charged. Guest laundry (payable) was unusable because both dryers were labelled as out of order. There is a small rotary washing line outside but given it was raining it was of no use whatsoever. Manoeuvring into and out of the parking spaces was difficult even in a small car. Also, no privacy (such as net curtains) without completely closing the curtain. Wifi was OK and the surroundings quiet.

8

Shannon

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean and tidy room. Only downfall was that the internet was too slow to be usable. Overall was a great stay.

8

Maarten

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious, comfortable suite. Somewhat dated, but well equipped

8

Douglas

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but great staff. Quiet and clean although showing its age. Only issue is location for someone walking from train station. You have to wait for a gap in traffic on a busy road with no crosswalk. Not an issue if you are driving. Bathroom renovated with heat lamps. Family oriented with kitchen facilities and three single beds in room adjoining main bedroom.

4

Kelly

6 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We didn't feel comfortable at this hotel. It didn't feel clean, the walls felt thin, the beds were not all that comfortable. We would not stay here again. Given the price we paid, we had expected something more comfortable. We blew a fuse by using the kettle and hot plate at the same time, and it took quite some time for it to be fixed which made us late leaving as we were in the midst of cooking breakfast. I believe they responded quickly but first attempt didn't solve the issue and we didn't know they'd attended to the issue because there wasn't any follow up with us and the outlets remained not functional. We would keep driving to Hokitika or stay somewhere else next time.

8

Damian

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely little place up on the hill a bit. Nice and clean but could do with air conditioning or maybe I missed that

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Service

Service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful and proactive, with frequent station pickups and flexible help such as early check-ins. A small number mention a less welcoming arrival or limited flexibility for late check-in.

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Matthew

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely people. Were waiting to pick me up from the station and dropped me back the following morning

8

Stephen

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not a particularly friendly welcome when I arrived. Felt like I was putting someone out by ringing for attention. Disappointed I couldn’t get the late check in I needed prior to traveling back in the Tranzalpine train. This place must do a lot of business with the train service and it could be more flexible in this regard. Room was ok, very few TV channels. Clean, comfortable and functional.

10

steve

15 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome service

10

Timothy

4 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The owner operators of the Sundowner were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

6

Pauline

20 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old and tired property. Lady who booked us in let us struggle up the stairs with 2 large suitcases and didn’t think to explain we could access room from top car park without going up stairs. Just adequate.

10

Meg

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was picked up from the train station, as it was raining, great service. Very helpful and offered to phone arround for tour options and also suggested places to go. It was a short walk to the supermarket and city centre, lots of parking and very quiet.

10

Kaitilin

29 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff.

10

Anne

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was one of the best hotel stays we have has in 3 months of travel. Not only were the staff exceptionally welcoming, but the property and our room were both immaculately clean. The facilities in the room were also very good, including sky tv and reliable internet. We were also picked up from the station by the staff which was very helpful.

10

Emily

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly, made the stay comfortable.

8

Hannah

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was very nice and understanding of our situation. We explained we were on our way to a wedding and needed to get ready and they very kindly let us into our room early!

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Location

Convenient for walking to the town centre, supermarkets and the railway station, with several guests mentioning quiet surroundings and some views from the hillside setting. Repeated notes say the uphill location, fencing and a busy road can make the walk longer or awkward.

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Darren

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, very clean and comfortable with easy parking and access

8

robert

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

10

Kevin

19 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place, good size room. It was nice being picked up at the train station. It's close to the station but takes 10 minutes to walk there because of a fence. No AC but the fan worked well. Good to have a kitchenette.

10

Brad

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town, views, clean, tidy, good size, best shower pressure in NZ probably.

10

Robert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little property on the hill, overlooking the train station. Owners were friendly and helpful. Close to shops and restaurants

10

Meg

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was picked up from the train station, as it was raining, great service. Very helpful and offered to phone arround for tour options and also suggested places to go. It was a short walk to the supermarket and city centre, lots of parking and very quiet.

10

Bernadette

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tend to always stay here, it’s walkable into the town centre, clean and functional.

8

Douglas

20 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel but great staff. Quiet and clean although showing its age. Only issue is location for someone walking from train station. You have to wait for a gap in traffic on a busy road with no crosswalk. Not an issue if you are driving. Bathroom renovated with heat lamps. Family oriented with kitchen facilities and three single beds in room adjoining main bedroom.

8

Linda

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well looked after. Location to train station awesome

10

Bruce

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It has a perfect location near the Railway station, Countdown supermarket, Warehouse shop, restaurants and the stunning view of the harbour. Thank you very much.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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Douglas

21 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to town and walks along the river. Handy to supermarket it was an easy walk, excellent service, quick to respond to our questions.

10

MR EDWARD

23 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A really friendly welcome and a great spacious room in excellent condition with everything we could need. Close to the town and a short walk from the brewery!

8

Georgia-Rose

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Pauline on reception was so welcoming and helpful. The unit was quiet and the cupboards, appliances and cutlery were spotless. The bed was comfy and there were extra blankets if needed. A guest laundry was at the front of the motel. There were no dining options at the motel but it is super convenient to many eateries including the Speights Ale House and Railway line. It was easy to find and access was good. A bit of a squeeze past parked cars outside units to get up the rear driveway but manageable. The outside lighting didn't work at night making it hard to see getting down the walkway to the unit door so used the torch on our phones but on the positive it meant an undisturbed sleep as lights didn't beam into the unit. Towels, t-towels and wash cloths were also spotless. Time property is dated but is clean and warm with additional heating if needed. Very well positioned for access to routes to Hokitika, Ross, Shanty Town, Tree Top walking and other attractions.

10

catherine

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable convenient location to bus and restaurant

10

Robert

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little property on the hill, overlooking the train station. Owners were friendly and helpful. Close to shops and restaurants

10

William Wah Yick

11 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location to town centre for shopping and eating

10

Jan-Maree

23 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Greymouth is a beautiful town. Walkable with a lot of history to read along the waterfront. Lots of local places to eat. Friendly and clean our place. Big open and spacious.

10

Bruce

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It has a perfect location near the Railway station, Countdown supermarket, Warehouse shop, restaurants and the stunning view of the harbour. Thank you very much.

8

Peter

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Warm greeting on arrival, easy parking, good facilities in the room, no air conditioning but a fan is provided. Staff helpful with recommendations for restaurants and directions.

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Sundowner Motel

About this property

Location

Room options

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Studio, Room 11

Studio, Room 15

Studio, Room 12

Deluxe Studio (Room 9)

Studio, Room 14

Deluxe Studio (Room 10)

Studio, Room 7

Studio, Room 17

Studio, Room 3

Studio, Room 16

Studio, Room 6

Studio, Room 8

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