Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
There's a variety of tidy rooms within, plus more in an annexe, and voluminous com-
munal areas.
Westport Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 03-789 7043;
www.westportholidaypark.co.nz
;
31 Domett St; campsites from $34, d $98-145)
What it lacks in landscaping it makes up for in consistent maintenance of its basic com-
munal facilities and affordable A-frame 'chalets'. Fifteen minutes' walk to town;
minigolf course out front.
Seal Colony Top
10 Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 050 893 7876, 03-789 8002;
www.top10westport.co.nz
;
57 Marine Pde, Carters Beach; sites
from $38, units $70-145; )
Right on Carters Beach and conveniently located 4km from
Westport and 12km to Tauranga Bay, this no-frills outfit offers a full range of facilities of
a more-than-acceptable standard. A good option for tourers seeking a clean and peaceful
stop-off, and perhaps even a swim.
Buller Court Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 03-789 7979;
www.bullercourtmotel.co.nz
; 253 Palmerston St; d $125-175, q $195-215; )
One of many main-road options, this older-style complex is tastefully decorated and im-
presses with an away-from-the-road aspect and small but private grassy gardens.
Omau Settlers Lodge
LODGE $$$
( 03-789 5200;
www.omausettlerslodge.co.nz
;
1054 Cape Rd; r incl breakfast $135-155; )
Close to Cape Foulwind and across the road from the excellent Star Tavern, these con-
temporary and stylish units offer rest, relaxation and satisfying continental breakfasts.
Rooms have kitchenettes, but a shared kitchen and dining room offers a chance to social-
ise. A hot tub surrounded by bush maximises the take-it-easy quotient.
Archer House
B&B $$$
( 0800 789 877, 03-789 8778;
www.archerhouse.co.nz
; 75 Queen St; d incl breakfast $185-225;
)
This beautiful 1890 heritage home sleeps up to eight in three rooms with their
own bathrooms, all sharing no fewer than three lounges, plus peaceful gardens. Lovely
hosts, complimentary sherry and generous continental breakfast make this Westport's
most refined accommodation option.
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