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Fitzroy Beach Motel

5 of 5 stars
whiteheronHamilton
Hamilton
Dec 20, 2009

Thanks Steve & Julie for a wonderful place to stay. This would be the best motel, we have every stayed in. You went the extra mile to make sure our stay in New Plymouth was the best. Shame the weather...more

“Fantastic!”

One Burgess Hill

5 of 5 stars
jomow
scotland/new zealand/new york
Dec 19, 2009

My husband and I stayed here for three weeks while he carried out locum work in the hospital. We were very impressed with all aspects of this accommodation - the location and views were spectacular,...more

“Very Good Motel !!!!”

Lockwood Manor Motel

5 of 5 stars
smellyfish
Auckland
Dec 16, 2009

Kelly was a superb host, the motel is clean, well presented and really different in that it is a lockwood property. Stay at this motel in N Plymouth, hard to find one better there more

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