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( 07-571 1435, 0800 253 525;
www.taurangaharbourcity.co.nz
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50 Wharf St; d/1-bedroom from $150/170; )
With a winning location right in the middle of town (and plenty of parking), this newish,
lemon-yellow motor inn has all the mod cons. There are spa baths in each room, and
friendly staff who can offer sound advice on your itinerary.
City Suites
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( 07-577 1480;
www.citysuites.co.nz
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32 Cameron Rd; r from $155; )
The spacious rooms here (all
with either terrace or balcony) have a rather regal feel, with king-sized beds and full kit-
chens. A swimming pool, free wi-fi and secure parking complete the list of essentials for
wandering business bods.
Ambassador Motor Inn
( 0800 735 294, 07-578 5665;
www.ambassador-motorinn.co.nz
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9 Fifteenth Ave; d/f from $110/175; )
This tidy motel on the edge of town has noise-reducing glass for peaceful sleeps. Some
rooms have spa baths; all have kitchen facilities. It's not overtly ambassadorial and a bit
out of the way, but it's spotlessly clean and the new owners are keen to make a good im-
pression.
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Hotel on Devonport
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( 07-578 2668;
www.hotelondevonport.net.nz
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72 Devonport Rd; d/ste from $165/205; )
City-centre
Devonport is top of the town, with bay-view rooms, noise-reducing glass, slick interiors
and sassy staff, all of which appeal to business travellers and upmarket weekenders. Help
yourself to the bowl of apples in the lobby.
Trinity Wharf
( 07-577 8700, 0800 577 8700;
www.trinitywharf.co.nz
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51 Dive Cres; d from $180; )
This blocky
three-storey number near the harbour bridge has a slick, contemporary lobby − all white
tiles and spiky pot plants − leading to the upmarket in-house restaurant Halo (mains $15
to $36). Rooms are supersized and luxurious in tones
au naturel
. Amenities include an un-
derutilised gym, infinity-edge swimming pool and free wi-fi. Very flashy.
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