鳴蛙咖啡館和住宿酒店(The Whistling Frog Resort)

As noted by others there are clearly many issues at the whistling frog. I’d like to say that the room we were in around the back nearby the communal kitchen, was clean, well appointed and generous in size. The bed was comfortable and the shower hot. The communal kitchen however was disgusting. There was wasn’t a cupboard or drawer that wasn’t covered in mouse poo. I can’t understand how this can be allowed to occur. Looking at the photos posted on their web site and looking around the environs today it’s clear the old frog has seen better days.

We stayed for one night in a tiny cabin. The small room contained two single beds, a tiny table with two chairs and a TV. The room was clean but neighbours occupied our assigned parking space. The shared restroom was old, smelly and unhygenic. At night the lights turned off shortly after entering. The TV oddly had one single channel. But we were staggered over the very high prices at the bar. City prices for wine (at the back of beyond) and vastly overpriced food. I would have rated this two stars but friendly staff lifted this a little. Not recommended unless you self cater.

I gave 2 stars for the location. 0 for cleanliness we asked on 3 occasions when the cleaners would do the kitchen and showers. It wasn't till the 3 day a young girl was doing the kitchen, it still looked the same after. Dirty smelly clothe etc will not go again

The room was clean and tidy functional for our needs and close to a kitchen area with full cooking equipment and tables. The restaurant had a full menu, and was good quality, so maybe has changed hands together with daily specials. I agree not the cheapest but a quiet location and was near places we wanted to visit in The Caitlins so fitted the bill for us. Certainly not worth the negative comments!

Pretty expensive tired old dark damp place. Most expensive place we’ve stayed at on our 10 day trip of the lower South Island, Water on floor around toilet, hole in sheet, very cold bathroom, condensation, top rose on shower didn’t work, no bedside lamps, double bed instead of Queen size bed, our unit shook when people closed doors in adjoining unit. Pretty disappointed for the price we paid. No one around when we left to give feedback to. Reminds me of a Days Inn accommodation, pretty poor.

The restaurant is not nearly as good as it used to be, expect burgers, fries & pizza (& poor pizza flavour range AND dont use the pizza oven!). Prior to COVID it used to offer a small menu of very good dining but no longer. We used to love to go here for an overnight stay but wont bother again as disappointing.

Wish I had reviews before we booked in but was late in the day nothing else around food and bar stop at 7 pm Menu really average for a pizza $35 is way over priced when it probably compares to a Pam’s pizza clean very average sheets where dirty which I made them change and have also read this in other reviews the breakfast menu is very poor basic pies muffins and $15 toasted sandwiches if you do decide to stay take your own food and cook in the shared kitchens

The whole place looked run down and in need of maintenance. The reception at the main office was rather average. I was given a map and waved in the direction of the room. It was dirty looking. The bed sheets had not been changed! We left without staying the night. I didn't want another room when it was offered to us.