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( 07-866 7771;
www.hushaccommodation.co.nz
;
425 Driving Creek Rd; campervans $35, cabins & studios
$120-199)
Rustic but stylish studios are scattered throughout a stand of native bush at this
easygoing spot. Lots of honey-coloured natural wood creates a warm ambience, and the
shared Hush Alfresco area with kitchen facilities and a barbecue is a top spot to catch up
with fellow travellers.
Jacaranda Lodge
( 07-866 8002;
www.jacarandalodge.co.nz
;
3195 Tiki Rd; s $85, d $140-170; )
Located among 6
hectares of farmland and rose gardens, this two-storey cottage is a relaxing retreat. Look
forward to excellent breakfasts from the friendly owner, often using produce - plums, al-
monds, macadamia nuts and citrus fruit - from the property's spray-free orchard. Some
rooms share bathrooms.
B&B
$$
Little Farm
( 07-866 8427;
www.thelittlefarmcoromandel.co.nz
;
750 Tiki Rd; r $115-130; )
Overlooking a private
wetland reserve at the rear of a fair-dinkum farm, these three comfortable units offer
plenty of peace and quiet. The largest has a full kitchen and superb sunset views.
APARTMENTS
$$
B&B
$$
Green House
( 07-866 7303;
www.greenhousebandb.co.nz
;
505 Tiki Rd; r $160-170; )
Good old-fashioned hos-
pitality and smartly furnished rooms are on offer here. The downstairs room opens onto
the host's lounge, so it's worth paying $15 more for an upstairs room with a view.
Coromandel Accommodation Solutions
( 07-866 8803;
www.accommodationcoromandel.co.nz
;
265 Kapanga Rd; unit & apt $120-250)
Booking ser-
vice for cottages and rental houses around the Coromandel region; an excellent opportun-
ity for coastal scenery. It also has two stylish apartments centrally located in Coromandel
Town.
ACCOMMODATION SERVICE
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COTTAGES
$$$
Driving Creek Villas
( 07-866 7755;
www.drivingcreekvillas.com
;
21a Colville Rd; villa $325; )
This is the posh, grown-
up's choice - three spacious, self-contained, modern, wooden villas with plenty of pri-
vacy. The Polynesian-influenced interior design is slick and the bush setting, complete
with bubbling creek, sublime.
