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you're a retro fan!). Full kitchens are perfect for self-caterers, and it's an easy walk to the
shops and restaurants. The most affordable motel in miles.
Mt Maunganui B&B
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( 07-575 4013;
www.mountbednbreakfast.co.nz
;
463 Maunganui Rd; s/d incl cooked breakfast from $70/100;
)
This good-value five-room B&B on the main road into town offers a cosy guest
lounge, basic shared kitchen, pool table, barbecue and cable TV. The two rooms at the
front cop a bit of traffic noise, but the rest are fine. Good for groups.
Belle Mer
( 07-575 0011, 0800 100 235;
www.bellemer.co.nz
;
53 Marine Pde; apt $190-450; )
A flashy beach-
side complex of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some with sea-view balconies
and others opening onto private courtyards (though you'll more likely head for the resort-
style pool terrace). Rooms are tastefully decorated in warm tones with soft edges, and
have everything you need for longer stays, with full kitchens and laundries.
HOTEL, APARTMENTS
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Eating
Providores Urban Food Store
( 07-572 1300; 19a Pacific Ave; meals $5-22; 7.30am-5pm, closed Mon & Tue Apr-Oct; )
Mexican
rugs and comfy couches set the mood here as your eyes peruse fresh-baked breads, buttery
croissants, home-smoked meats and cheeses, organic jams and free-range eggs - perfect
ingredients for a bang-up breakfast or a hamper-filling picnic on the beach. Superb.
CAFE, DELICATESSEN
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Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market
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(
www.mountmaunganui.org.nz
;
Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd; 9am-1pm Sun)
Roll up to the local
farmers market for a Sunday morning fix-me-up: fresh fruit and vegies, coffee, pastries,
honey, cheese, juices… Arts and crafts are banned!
MARKET
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SUPERMARKET
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