Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
On the Beach Backpackers Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 07-866 5380;
www.coromandelbackpackers.com
;
46 Buffalo Beach Rd; dm/s/d $26/41/80;
)
Brightly painted and beachside, this large YHA-affiliate has a wide range of rooms, in-
cluding some with sea views and en suites. It provides free kayaks, boogie boards and
spades (for Hot Water Beach). Camping ($15) and bikes ($20) are also available.
Cat's Pyjamas
HOSTEL $
( 07-866 4663;
www.cats-pyjamas.co.nz
; 12 Albert St; dm $25, d $60-70; )
Perfectly po-
sitioned between the pubs and the beach, this converted house offers bunk-filled dorms
as well as private rooms, some with their own bathroom.
Mercury Bay Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 07-866 5579;
www.mercurybayholidaypark.co.nz
; 121 Albert St; campsites from $18, units
$75-160; )
Strangely planted in a suburban neighbourhood, this small holiday
park is comfortable and clean, with playgrounds, trampoline, swimming pool and pool
table.
Pipi Dune B&B
B&B $$$
( 07-869 5375;
www.pipidune.co.nz
; 5 Pipi Dune; r $160; )
This attractive B&B in a quiet
cul-de-sac has guest lounges, kitchenettes, laundries and free wi-fi. To get here, head
north on Cook Dr, turn left onto Surf St and then take the first right.
Beachside Resort
MOTEL $$$
( 07-867 1356;
www.beachsideresort.co.nz
;
20 Eyre St; units $175-225; )
Attached to the
sprawling Oceans Resort, this modern motel has tidy units with kitchenettes and, on the
upper level, balconies. Despite the name, it's set back from the beach but it does have a
heated pool.
Within the Bays
B&B $$$
$$$
( 07-866 2848;
www.withinthebays.co.nz
;
49 Tarapatiki Dr; r $295; )
It's the combination
of charming hosts and incredible views that make this B&B set on a hill overlooking
Mercury Bay worth considering. It's extremely well set up for guests with restricted mo-
bility - there's even a wheelchair-accessible bush track on the property.
