Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 0800 272 443, 06-833 7990;
www.archiesbunker.co.nz
;
14 Herschell St; dm/s/d from $25/35/
62; )
One street back from the foreshore, Archie's is a shipshape modern hostel
filling an old office building. It's a quiet and secure arrangement with friendly owners
and bike hire. A few rooms are windowless, but well ventilated. Massive DVD library
for quiet nights in.
Stables Lodge Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 06-835 6242;
www.stableslodge.co.nz
; 370 Hastings St; dm/s/d from $25/55/69; )
Formerly an actual stables, this is an atmospheric, affable place to get off your horse,
with hippie vibes, a barbecue courtyard, murals, saddles festooned around the place and
free wi-fi.
Seaview Lodge B&B
B&B $$$
( 06-835 0202;
www.aseaviewlodge.co.nz
; 5 Seaview Tce; s $130-140, d $170; )
This grand
Victorian villa (1890) is queen of all she surveys - which is most of the town and a fair
bit of ocean. The elegant rooms have tasteful period elements and either bathroom or en
suite. It's hard to resist a sunset tipple on the verandah, which opens off the relaxing
guest lounge. Free wi-fi and off-street parking a bonus.
Pebble Beach Motor Inn
MOTEL $$$
( 0800 723 224, 06-835 7496;
www.pebblebeach.co.nz
; 445 Marine Pde; d/f from $145/165;
)
Unlike the majority of NZ motels, this one is owner-operated (they own the building,
rather than lease it from a higher power) - so maintenence and service top the list of staff
priorities. There are 25 immaculate rooms over three levels, all with kitchens, spas, bal-
conies and ocean views. Full to capacity most nights.
Green House on the Hill
B&B $$$
( 06-835 4475;
www.the-green-house.co.nz
; 18b Milton Rd; s/d $110/135; )
This meat-free
'70s B&B is up a steep hill and rewards with leafy surrounds and magical city 'n' sea
views. The guest floor has two bedrooms, one with an en suite and one with a private
(but separate) bathroom. Home-baked goodies and fine herbal teas are likely to make an
appearance. Great value. Free wi-fi, too.
