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welcoming communal areas include a sunny patio, two kitchens, and den with a wood
burner.
Rainforest Retreat
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HOSTEL, HOLIDAY PARK
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
03-752 0220, 0800 873 346;
www.rainforestretreat.co.nz
;
46 Cron St; sites $39, dm $28-32, d $85-220;
)
This capacious enterprise packs plenty of options into its forested grounds, the pick of
which are the 'huts', 'houses' and 'lodges' nestled in the bush. Campervans enjoy similar
privacy but lose out on high-use communal facilities, as do backpackers who may well ar-
rive on a large tour bus. The on-site Monsoon Bar has a low top shelf, lively atmosphere
and decent meals ($22 to $32).
58 on Cron
( 03-752 0627, 0800 662 766;
www.58oncron.co.nz
;
58 Cron St; d $175-245; )
Lacking imagination in
both name and decor, these motel units nevertheless impress with their comfort, cleanli-
ness, mod cons and considerate attitude to guests.
MOTEL
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Glenfern Villas
( 03-752 005, 0800 453 6334;
www.glenfern.co.nz
;
SH6; d $230-289; )
A handy 3km out of the tour-
ist hubbub, these delightful one- and two-bedroom villas sit amid groomed grounds with
private decks surveying mountain scenery. Top-notch beds, full kitchens, bike hire and
family-friendly facilities strongly suggest 'holiday', not 'stop-off'.
APARTMENT
$$$
Holly Homestead
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B&B
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-752 0299;
www.hollyhomestead.co.nz
;
SH6; d $265-430; )
Guests are welcomed with fresh
home baking at this wisteria-draped 1926 B&B. Choose from three characterful en suite
rooms or a suite, all of which share a deck perfect for that sundowner. Children over 12
welcome.
Te Waonui Forest Retreat
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HOTEL
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-752 0555, 0800 696 963;
www.tewaonui.co.nz
;
3 Wallace St; s/d from $579/699; )
Franz' top-
end hotel appears earthy and unflashy, with the inside following suit in natural, textured
