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out, southwest of the centre) and has every facility imaginable, and a swath of cabin and
unit configurations. And a karaoke machine!
Archie's Bunker
( 0800 272 443, 06-833 7990;
www.archiesbunker.co.nz
;
14 Herschell St; dm/s/d from $25/35/62; )
One
street back from the foreshore, Archie's is a shipshape modern hostel filling an old office
building. It's a quiet and secure arrangement with friendly owners and bike hire. A few
rooms are windowless, but well ventilated. Massive DVD library for quiet nights in.
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Stables Lodge Backpackers
( 06-835 6242;
www.stableslodge.co.nz
;
370 Hastings St; dm/s/d from $25/55/69; )
Formerly an actual
stables, this is an atmospheric, affable place to get off your horse, with hippie vibes, a bar-
becue courtyard, murals, saddles festooned around the place and free wi-fi.
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Seaview Lodge B&B
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( 06-835 0202;
www.aseaviewlodge.co.nz
;
5 Seaview Tce; s $130-140, d $170; )
This grand Victorian
villa (1890) is queen of all she surveys - which is most of the town and a fair bit of ocean.
The elegant rooms have tasteful period elements and either bathroom or en suite. It's hard
to resist a sunset tipple on the verandah, which opens off the relaxing guest lounge. Free
wi-fi and off-street parking a bonus.
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Pebble Beach Motor Inn
( 0800 723 224, 06-835 7496;
www.pebblebeach.co.nz
;
445 Marine Pde; d/f from $145/165; )
Unlike the
majority of NZ motels, this one is owner-operated (they own the building, rather than
lease it from a higher power) - so maintenence and service top the list of staff priorities.
There are 25 immaculate rooms over three levels, all with kitchens, spas, balconies and
ocean views. Full to capacity most nights.
Green House on the Hill
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