Firstly Paradise Cove
Click the title above to see their website. Craig and I stayed here in 2004 and it looks like its even better now. The beachfront bungalows are small but very suitable for one or two of you. They are clean, on the beach, tiny kitchenette, small but adequate bathroom, and great bed. No air conditioning however, just a fan. I remember it being hot but we coped, windows open and nets closed to keep the mossies and geckos out!
Their rates range from Special Early Bird Rates at $120 per night (2 people, extra person $40) up to full rate of $150. I'm hoping our local Ros will be able to hook us up a deal of $120 per night!
When you go to their website you'll see the garden suites are much bigger, better if you're bringing kids. We're also finding out how far it is to town, I can remember Craig and I going by scooter into town but town doesn't have a whole heap to offer but good to get lunch supplies. We may be able to organise group transfers to the resort we will stay at for dinners. It is quite a hike from here around to the main lagoon on the inside where a few restaurants are located.
Don't book anything yourself until you've checked with us to see if we can get a better rate for you.
Te Maina Lodges
Click the title above to take you to their website. I can't recall seeing this place when we were last there. But the beach looks gorgeous, and apparently Honeymoon Island (one of the motu it looks out to) is really really beautiful. There is a jetty there so it might even be possible to pick you up on the way to One Foot, as it sounds close. No air con here either.
The rates are $135 per night (2 people) kids are welcome. I can't find on the website how much extra people will cost. I think possibly the biggest drawback of this place could be that it is quite a way from town for supplies, and restaurants. But awesome to have a fresh water pool, and I imagine the beach here is superb. Possibly a better option if you are bringing more than 1 child it looks more spacious than Paradise Cove.
Ros is also checking this place out for us, so please don't book anything until we can try to get a discount.
Hi all, for those of you coming with kids, I'm thinking Paul and Holly, Scott and Fliss and Chelle and Craig mainly. Paradise Cove has two Family Suites that Ros has seen and she's said they are very nice. Leave a comment on here if you think you might be interested and in a few months we may look at making a bulk booking at Paradise Cove, as they also have 10 beach front bungalows for couples or singles, plus the garden suites which may suit couples and one child.
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