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Havelock North Motor Lodge
MOTEL $$$
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( 06-877 8627;
www.havelocknorthmotorlodge.co.nz
; 7 Havelock Rd, Havelock North; units
$135-195; )
Smack-bang in the middle of Havelock North, this modern motel is a cut
above the rest. Tidy one- and two-bedroom units feature spa baths, nice art and kit-
chenettes. Is the new Mexican joint across the street open yet?
Millar Road
RENTAL HOUSE $$$
$$$
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( 06-875 1977;
www.millarroad.co.nz
;
83 Millar Rd, Hastings; villas/houses from $400/650;
)
Set in the Tuki Tuki Hills with vineyard and bay views, Millar Road is architectur-
ally heaven-sent. Two plush villas (each sleep four) and a superstylish house (sleeps
eight) are filled with NZ-made furniture and local artworks. Explore the 20-hectare
grounds or look cool by the pool.
Mangapapa Petit Hotel
BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$$
$$$
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( 06-878 3234;
www.mangapapa.co.nz
;
466 Napier Rd, Havelock North; d incl breakfast
$450-1500; )
A five-minute drive from Hastings, this heritage home (1885), sur-
rounded by leafy gardens, a tennis court, swimming pool and short golf course, has been
sympathetically adapted into a boutique hotel. Twelve suites offer period-style luxury; a
restaurant and day spa up the indulgence stakes. 'Good afternoon Sir', says the dapper
doorman.
Eating
Taste Cornucopia
CAFE $
(
www.tastecornucopia.co.nz
;
219 Heretaunga St E, Hastings; meals $7-22; 7.30am-4pm Mon-Fri,
6.30pm-late Fri; )
An award-winning, high-ceilinged organic cafe in central Hast-
ings, serving filling 'abundant' breakfasts, organic coffee, smoked-fish pies, curries, ve-
gtarian lasagne and amazing 'marshmallows' that look like giant blobs of extruded tooth-
paste. Super NZ wine list, too. Tasty dinners Friday nights.
Bay Espresso
CAFE $
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