This motel is very convenient, just off the main highway, and 10 mins walk downtown. Accommodation is rather basic, clean but tired looking, good sized room, but rather small bathroom with shower only. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with local info. The swimming pool has solar heating, so the water is only warm when the sun shines, and it rained whilst I was there! Basically, OK and good value for money.
plenty of eating places on the highway or walk downtown.
10 mins drive to the volcanic lakes, which are a must - and walk around weather permitting. You don't see much if you drive! Plenty of wildlife at the green lake. The Umpherston Sinkhole has a very pretty garden and is about 5 mins along the highway, and you must return at dusk and when the possums come out to play. They are cute and like grapes and oranges. more