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“Married at the Edgewater”

Edgewater Resort

5 of 5 stars
DaaVee
Auckland
Nov 25, 2009

The service by staff at the Edgewater was first class from the time we were met off the plane until we left 10 days later. The room we were in was 20m from the beach and about 150m from the pool...more

“awesome!”

Castaway Beach Villas

3 of 5 stars
NzParkerz
NZ
Nov 25, 2009

My partner and I went to Castaway Villas .... we were greeted by Doreen Kavana who was soo kind and friendly and made us feel welcome!!! We stayed there for over 2 weeks and got to know Doreen, Matt,...more

“disappointed”

Trader Jacks

2 of 5 stars
signcraft
Rotorua New Zealand
Nov 25, 2009

This is the 3rd time we have been to Trader Jacks I thought we would give it another go since it was 4 years since we were there last, however it hasnt changed. I feel it lives on a reputation...more

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