... there are a couple of apartment rental complexes further down the road) There is nothing too grand about the place(except it's location), it's an original Kiwi classic motel from the 1970/80s- a bit dated but clean, tidy and as you've said the very best hosts ... more

... base ourselves as we'd like to stay in one place for the whole time and take off for the day? We would be hiring a car so can you suggest some days trips scenery, wineries etc. Can you suggest accommodation also. We would like to stay in an apartment ... more

... and it looks like they may now have a connection with the Ocean Towers apartment complex next door. If you have no luck let me know and I'll call them for you (I live in Tauranga) bookings@pavilion.net.nz http://www.pavilion.net.nz/new_page_1.htm ... more

... have one of the beachside apartments with a balcony and view though. Are you looking at booking soon, I would imagine that they would have repeat business that would book from year to year and also being in such a great spot and not too big would be the choice ... more