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( 06-878 5393;
www.hastingsbackpackers.co.nz
;
109 Davis St, Hastings; dm/tw/d $20/50/60; )
A messy-
but-homey backpackers in a suburban house, a 10-minute walk to town. A posse of
tanned, wiry agricultural workers ensures a sociable atmosphere in the fairly close com-
munal confines. Pool table in the shed.
Clive Colonial Cottages
MAP
( 06-870 1018;
www.clivecolonialcottages.co.nz
;
198 School Rd, Clive; d from $135; )
A two-minute
walk to the beach and almost equidistant from Hastings, Napier and Havelock, these three
tasteful kitchen cottages encircle a courtyard garden on a 2-acre spread. Communal areas
include barbecue, giant chess set and snooker room. Bikes on site; trail on doorstep.
RENTAL HOUSE
$$
Havelock North Motor Lodge
MAP
MOTEL
$$
( 06-877 8627;
www.havelocknorthmotorlodge.co.nz
;
7 Havelock Rd, Havelock North; units $135-195; )
Smack-bang in the middle of Havelock North, this modern motel is a cut above the rest.
Tidy one- and two-bedroom units feature spa baths, nice art and kitchenettes. Is the new
Mexican joint across the street open yet?
Millar Road
MAP
( 06-875 1977;
www.millarroad.co.nz
;
83 Millar Rd, Hastings; villas/houses from $400/650; )
Set in the
Tuki Tuki Hills with vineyard and bay views, Millar Road is architecturally heaven-sent.
Two plush villas (each sleep four) and a superstylish house (sleeps eight) are filled with
NZ-made furniture and local artworks. Explore the 20-hectare grounds or look cool by the
pool.
RENTAL HOUSE
$$$
Mangapapa Petit Hotel
MAP
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
$$$
(
06-878 3234;
www.mangapapa.co.nz
;
466 Napier Rd, Havelock North; d incl breakfast $450-1500;
)
A five-minute drive from Hastings, this heritage home (1885), surrounded by leafy gar-
dens, a tennis court, swimming pool and short golf course, has been sympathetically adap-
ted into a boutique hotel. Twelve suites offer period-style luxury; a restaurant and day spa
up the indulgence stakes. 'Good afternoon Sir', says the dapper doorman.
