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Bumbles
HOSTEL $
( 03-442 6298;
www.bumblesbackpackers.co.nz
; cnr Lake Esplanade & Brunswick St; camp-
sites/dm/r $20/30/65; )
Enjoying a prime lakeside location, this popular wee
hive has colourful decor and a supremely laid-back vibe. The 10 beds are split between
one private room and one dorm, and there's limited space for tents and campervans.
Black Sheep Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 03-442 7289;
www.blacksheepbackpackers.co.nz
;
13 Frankton Rd; dm $29, d $75-85;
)
This place keeps younger social types happy with a spa pool, frisbees and a truckload of
DVDs. There are also plenty of private nooks and crannies for escaping with your fa-
vourite book. Rooms share bathrooms.
Last Resort
HOSTEL $
( 03-442 4320;
www.tlrqtn.com
;
6 Memorial St; dm $30; )
Supercentral, this smaller
hostel is reached across a tiny brick-and-timber bridge traversing a bubbling brook in the
backyard. The setting is lovely but the facilities could do with an upgrade.
Southern Laughter
HOSTEL $
( 03-441 8828;
www.sircedrics.co.nz
; 4 Isle St; dm $26-29, r with/without bathroom $80/70;
)
Lame jokes cover the walls of this sprawling old-school hostel. The rooms are fine
but the bathrooms are a little shabby. Free veggie soup and a spa pool are added benefits.
Amity Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 03-442 7288;
www.amitylodge.co.nz
;
7 Melbourne St; units from $170; )
In a quiet
street around a five-minute walk up from the town centre, this angular white block has
renovated one- and two-bedroom units and friendly owners. The triple glazing is more
about keeping out the cold than noise.
Coronation Lodge
LODGE $$$
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