We spent a very nice weekend in Cromwell at the Harvest Hotel. I have previously stayed there when it was known as the Golden Gate - now the complex is called the Gate, the hotel has been renamed. The rooms have been renovated very well. The bathroom design is essentially the same as the "old days" (the 80's, maybe) and are a bit odd. The Gate includes a cafe, restaurant, and tourist information centre. The whole place is just across the road from the main shopping complex. There is also an easy walking route (just be careful crossing the road) to Wooing Tree vineyard - recommended for a tasting.
There was frost both mornings, but we did not notice until we looked outside. Our unit was upstairs with wonderful views of the mountains - and the chance to sit outside in the Sun. The internet worked well.
On checkout I went to pay with a credit card, and an extra fee was applied (2%). This is, disappointingly, common in Australia and now New Zealand. But it really should be announced, not just slipped into the final bill!