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( 03-528 9369, 0800 668 782; www.equestrianlodge.co.nz; Avalon Ct; d $120-156, q $165-220;
)
No horses, no lodge, but no matter. This motel complex is close to town (off
Tudor St), with expansive lawns, rose gardens, and a heated pool and spa. Rooms are
plainly dressed but immaculate, and many have ovens. Cheerful owners will hook you up
with local activities.
Nautilus Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 03-528 4658, 0800 628 845;
www.nautiluslodge.co.nz
;
67 High St; d $162-225; )
A top-
notch motel complex with 12 units decorated in neutral tones with low-profile furniture
including European slatted beds. There are classy bathrooms and cooking facilities in all
units, spa baths in some, Sky TV, and balconies and patios that collect afternoon sun.
Avalon Manor Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 03-528 8320, 0800 282 566;
www.avalonmotels.co.nz
;
314 High St; d $150-215; )
Promin-
ent L-shaped motel with spacious rooms, five minutes' walk from the town centre. All
rooms have a contemporary vibe, with cooking facilities, while the sumptuous studios
have king-size beds and large flat-screen TVs. There's also a guest barbecue, laundry and
views of Mt Arthur.
Resurgence
LODGE, CHALETS $$$
$$$
( 03-528 4664;
www.resurgence.co.nz
;
Riwaka Valley Rd; d lodge from $625, chalets from $525;
)
Choose a luxurious en suite lodge room or self-contained chalet at this
magical green retreat 15 minutes' drive south of Abel Tasman National Park, and 30
minutes' walk from the picturesque source of the Riwaka River. Lodge rates include
aperitifs and a four-course dinner, as well as breakfast; chalet rates are for B&B, with
dinner an extra $100.
Eating & Drinking
Patisserie Royale
BAKERY $
(152 High St; baked goods $2-8; 6am-4.30pm Mon-Sat, 6am-2pm Sun)
The best of several
Mot bakeries and worth every delectable calorie. Lots of French fancies and darn good
pies.
