In appreciation of NZ motels

I don’t think we have motels to any great extent in England. I suspect they get a slightly bad name in our household from the American versions, although why I don’t know as I have not been to the US for over 30 years!
NZ motels are amazing. They are everywhere and are in fact more common than hotels. In Kaikoura, for example, there is no hotel, only motels. They are about £75 per night for two and the facilities and the friendliness of those running them (usually we find a husband and wife couple) are very good.
The rooms are not just clean, but spotless. There will be good quality towels (and many of them), plus shampoo, shower gel, etc. They also include a kettle with coffee and tea (sometimes a few biscuits) and often a microwave and sometimes a slow cooker. There will always be a fridge and they will provide a complimentary bottle of milk. In fact one of their first questions will be do you want skinny or full fat.
The bath in at least half has been a whirlpool bath and in one also included a foot massager!
The bed will invariably be king size or bigger with an array of pillows and cushions and a throw just below the foot. These are clearly the latest bedroom fashion item in NZ.
There will also be a flat screen television and fortunately for us the normal stations have been showing cricket.
Whilst we are very happy to be in our camper van, the motels were a real find when we had the car.
Many thanks to the owners of all those we stayed in.