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with hanging flowers, manages to seem almost rustic. Some units have lake views, most
have spa baths and all have a small private garden. Bikes and kayaks for hire.
Catelli's of Taupo
MOTEL $$$
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(
07-378 4477, 0800 884 477;
www.catellis.co.nz
; 23-27 Rifle Range Rd; d $135-165, q $230;
)
The exterior is all hobbitish '80s curves, sloping roofs and nipple-pink trim, but
these orderly motel units have a fresh feel inside. In summer it's worth paying extra for a
garden studio.
Beechtree Suites
MOTEL $$$
( 0800 233 248, 07-377 0181;
www.beechtreemotel.co.nz
; 56 Rifle Range Rd; apt $145-380; )
The Beechtree offers classy rooms, fresh and modern in design with neutral-toned decor,
large windows, ground-floor patios and upstairs balconies.
Acacia Cliffs Lodge
B&B $$$
$$$
( 07-378 1551;
www.acaciacliffslodge.co.nz
;
133 Mapara Rd, Acacia Bay; d $700; )
This
luxurious B&B, high above Acacia Bay, offers four comtemporarily and artfully de-
signed suites, three with grand lake views and one that compensates for the lack of them
with a curvy bath and a private garden ($595). The chef-owner dishes up high-quality
fare, with dinner available. Tariff includes breakfast, pre-dinner drinks, canapes and
Taupo airport transfer.
Hilton Lake Taupo
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 07-378 7080;
www.hilton.com/laketaupo
; 80-100 Napier Rd; from $220; )
Occupying
the historic Terraces Hotel (1889) and a modern extension, this large complex offers the
expected Hilton standard of luxury including swish suites, an outdoor heated pool, and
Bistro Lago, the decent in-house restaurant. It's a little out of town but is handy for the
DeBretts thermal complex.
Eating
L'Arté
CAFE $
