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lion miles away. Decor is crisp and modern, bathrooms and kitchens are well appointed
and wooden decks come equipped with gas barbecues and rural views.
Chalets Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 03-315 7097;
www.chaletsmotel.co.nz
; 56 Jacks Pass Rd; d $135-180; )
Soak up the
mountain views from these tidy, reasonably priced, free-standing wooden chalets, set on
the slopes behind the town centre. All have full kitchens and the more expensive units
have spa baths.
Tussock Peak Motor Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 03-315 5191;
www.tussockpeak.co.nz
;
2 Leamington St; d $150-165; )
Modern, spotless
and central, Tussock Peak has colourful decor and friendly service that's a cut above oth-
er motels on Hanmer's main drag. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom incarna-
tions, and some have spa baths and balconies.
Scenic Views
MOTEL $$$
( 03-315 7419;
www.hanmerscenicviews.co.nz
; 2 Amuri Ave; d $140-220; )
An attractive
timber-and-stone complex with modern studios (one with an outdoor spa pool) and two-
and three-bedroom apartments. Mountain views come as standard.
Cheltenham House
B&B $$$
$$$
( 03-315 7545;
www.cheltenham.co.nz
;
13 Cheltenham St; r $235-280; )
This large 1930s
house has room to fit a billiard table and grand piano, as well as four art-filled suites in
the main house and two in cosy garden cottages. Cooked gourmet breakfasts are de-
livered to the rooms and wine is served in the evening.
St James
APARTMENTS $$$
$$$
( 03-315 5225;
www.thestjames.co.nz
;
20 Chisholm Cres; apt $190-365; )
Luxuriate in a
schmick modern apartment with all the mod cons, including an iPod dock and a kitchen
with the latest Fisher & Paykel appliances. Sizes range from studios to two-bedroom
apartments.
