Fernleaf Motel

Property is old. Our room is right at the back of the property. Room has an unpleasant odour. The mattress was too soft and uncomfortable.

Family run motel. Owner lives on site but no after hour check in service (needs to arrange ahead of time if arriving late). Tough for those without local cell phone number. Room is clean and well maintained.

Located nearby supermarkets but a bit distance to walk to city center. No reception at the motel, have to collect the key from another motel at city center which need 5Mins of drive. Room was spacious and private car park just right in front of the room.

Good location.

Outside looks a bit shabby, but don’t let that fool you. The rooms are completely renovated and are huge! Far better value than other places charging 50% more

Moderate toxic fumes issue. Other than that not too bad. Stayed in room #2. Evacuated the first night, tolerated the next two. 3 nights in early-November 2025. Negatives: The Hydrogen Sulfide aromas of the city seemed stronger right in the parking area leading to the unit in which I was staying. As if there was a source close by. All of the major geysers & vents on the maps are located about 1-1.5km away. I walked to many of them. However, why it seemed just as bad as being close to a source as here, I don't know. This was a major issue causing me to wake up on the first night after an hour of sleep with nausea, headache, & mild dizziness which caused a panic attack forcing me to evac & sleep in the car 10km away. Also, not too convenient to have to check-in at the ambassador motel (located closer to major discharge areas & yet doesn't stink as much). The towels were half clean & wrinkly, like they were poorly air dried outside. The room was physically hot from water heater system being on at arrival. Also, the next door unit #3 adjoining entire wall was hot like body temperature throughout the stay. Positives: Room was gigantic (1 bedroom apartment) It was quiet & mostly clean. Full size kitchen w/ all the plates, pans, glasses, & silverware. Water was instant hot. Bathroom had full amenities. Skylight provided natural light. The Heat pump cooled the room nicely (which it always needed to be). Check-out was easy, leave the key card in the room.

There was loud rumbling at night, like water being pumped.Little sleep. Never worked out where it was coming from. Check in host was very helpful and friendly. Bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. Appreciated swimming pool after 18km hike!! Spa dilapidated. Area needs simple tidy up but we would stay there again as we were well satisfied.

There were no issues with the accommodation. Good value for money.