I read the various comments here, good and bad, and wanted to give my comments based on our stay. The owners are definitely a bit eccentric, but that is not a bad thing and they were very nice people. If I could give a suggestion, the husband might consider less physical contact. More formal people might be uncomfortable with that. I don't believe he had any bad intentions however, just his style. The motel is a bit outside of town. There is an inner few blocks in the middle of town. These motels here would be very loud at night as there are over 50 bars in town and quite a few backpackers around. There is another ring of motels just outside of this area, which is where this hotel is. The area is very quiet, and a nice view of the remarkables from the street at the motel (not from the rooms, at least the family rooms we were in, not sure on the studios). The walk from town is definitely tough, but someone in reasonable shape would not have much trouble, and most hotels outside the inner town would have this walk. The owner is definitely fussy with the rooms, but the rooms are very nice so it is understandable.

It's hard to really find fault with Amity. The location is great, about a 10 minute stroll to the centre of town. The welcome and ongoing interaction with Doug was friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in was spacious, bright, warm and particularly relaxing with the balcony view of the mountains in the distance. As others may have mentioned, the resident dog offers an interesting variation on "fetch". I cannot understand complaints about the walk up the hill - it's a hill! it's not even the steepest in town! it's not that far! - or the kitchen - it's ample and fine. Particularly for the price you pay. I'd recommend this place in a flash.