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( 03-789 7367, 0800 737 773;
www.tripinn.co.nz
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72 Queen Street; dm $27-29, d $74; )
Westport's
stately hostel option is a grand 150-year-old villa with mature gardens. There's a variety
of tidy rooms within, plus more in an annexe, and voluminous communal areas.
HOLIDAY PARK
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Westport Holiday Park
( 03-789 7043;
www.westportholidaypark.co.nz
;
31 Domett St; campsites from $34, d $98-145)
What it lacks
in landscaping it makes up for in consistent maintenance of its basic communal facilities
and affordable A-frame 'chalets'. Fifteen minutes' walk to town; minigolf course out
front.
Seal Colony Top 10 Holiday Park
( 050 893 7876, 03-789 8002;
www.top10westport.co.nz
;
57 Marine Pde, Carters Beach; sites from $38, units
$70-145; )
Right on Carters Beach and conveniently located 4km from Westport and
12km to Tauranga Bay, this no-frills outfit offers a full range of facilities of a more-than-
acceptable standard. A good option for tourers seeking a clean and peaceful stop-off, and
perhaps even a swim.
HOLIDAY PARK
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Buller Court Motel
( 03-789 7979;
www.bullercourtmotel.co.nz
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253 Palmerston St; d $125-175, q $195-215; )
One of many
main-road options, this older-style complex is tastefully decorated and impresses with an
away-from-the-road aspect and small but private grassy gardens.
MOTEL
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Omau Settlers Lodge
( 03-789 5200;
www.omausettlerslodge.co.nz
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1054 Cape Rd; r incl breakfast $135-155; )
Close to Cape
Foulwind and across the road from the excellent Star Tavern, these contemporary and styl-
ish units offer rest, relaxation and satisfying continental breakfasts. Rooms have kit-
chenettes, but a shared kitchen and dining room offers a chance to socialise. A hot tub sur-
rounded by bush maximises the take-it-easy quotient.
LODGE
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Archer House
( 0800 789 877, 03-789 8778;
www.archerhouse.co.nz
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75 Queen St; d incl breakfast $185-225; )
This
beautiful 1890 heritage home sleeps up to eight in three rooms with their own bathrooms,
all sharing no fewer than three lounges, plus peaceful gardens. Lovely hosts, compliment-
ary sherry and generous continental breakfast make this Westport's most refined accom-
modation option.
B&B
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