Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 07-577 1480;
www.citysuites.co.nz
;
32 Cameron Rd; r from $155; )
The spacious rooms
here (all with either terrace or balcony) have a rather regal feel, with king-sized beds and
full kitchens. A swimming pool, free wi-fi and secure parking complete the list of essen-
tials for wandering business bods.
Ambassador Motor Inn
MOTEL $$$
( 0800 735 294, 07-578 5665;
www.ambassador-motorinn.co.nz
; 9 Fifteenth Ave; d/f from $110/
175; )
This tidy motel on the edge of town has noise-reducing glass for peaceful
sleeps. Some rooms have spa baths; all have kitchen facilities. It's not overtly ambassad-
orial and a bit out of the way, but it's spotlessly clean and the new owners are keen to
make a good impression.
Hotel on Devonport
HOTEL $$$
$$$
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
07-578 2668;
www.hotelondevonport.net.nz
; 72 Devonport Rd; d/ste from $165/205;
)
City-centre Devonport is top of the town, with bay-view rooms, noise-reducing glass,
slick interiors and sassy staff, all of which appeal to business travellers and upmarket
weekenders. Help yourself to the bowl of apples in the lobby.
Trinity Wharf
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 07-577 8700, 0800 577 8700;
www.trinitywharf.co.nz
; 51 Dive Cres; d from $180; )
This blocky three-storey number near the harbour bridge has a slick, contemporary lobby
− all white tiles and spiky pot plants − leading to the upmarket in-house restaurant Halo
(mains $15 to $36). Rooms are supersized and luxurious in tones
au naturel
. Amenities
include an underutilised gym, infinity-edge swimming pool and free wi-fi. Very flashy.
Eating
Grindz Café
CAFE $
( 07-579 0017;
www.facebook.com/pages/grindz-cafe/110512979024824
; 50 First Ave; meals
$5-15; 7am-4pm Mon-Fri, 8am-3.30pm Sat, 8am-3pm Sun; )
The undisputed highlight
of wide-open First Ave is Grindz, a hip cafe with scattered footpath tables. Inside it's a
roomy, split-level affair, with funky wallpaper, antiques and retro relics. Bagels, vegie
stacks, muffins, cakes and salads are the order of the day, plus creative coffee (try 'The
Trough' if you're sleepy: a four-shot soup bowl of caffeine heaven). Free wi-fi too.
