Taim Lodge

Stayed here overnight, Westport is pretty expensive so was happy to find this affordable option. The lodge is just a few mins from the centre of the town in a residential area. There is a shop just down the street. There was no one to check me in but they sent me the code to access the keys, was very straightforward. The room was lovely, large room with water and coffee maker. Biscuits too! I choose a room with no bathroom, but the bathroom was just across the hall so it wasnt an issue. Handy spot if you plan to visit Westport.

Anyone going to westport for the summer do not book accommodation at taim lodge. We booked a two night stay for early june. It was booked in early may on a third party website. We were quoted a rate and were happy with it. We then mailed the hosts directly to confirm the rate as it was slightly different in our email than on the website. We were quoted a very similiar rate by mail from the lodge. We were still happy to proceed, this week the owner called my wife to say the website had made a mistake and the rate was double the rate quoted but they would negotiate with us. When I called back a day later she quoted me a rate that was triple the rate we agreed on both the website and in the mail from them directly. Luckily we cancelled and are not out of pocket any money but this is an owner that is ultimately trying to scam people by agreeing a rate online and confirming it by email then calling up before the visit and looking for additional money for the stay.

I was 8 mins late to check in and the property manager was gone with no way to contact them. #stranded