[mgbridges]

Hi Folks,

Well the in-laws arrive next week and I am busy researching somewhere to go for a week or so whilst they are here. I know its a bit late given its the Summer hols soon but... we'd like to go somewhere either in near Mount Maunganui or the Paihia/Russell areas at some point after 28th Dec.

We're looking for self-catering style accommodation for two couples and a 6yr old.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Anneliese

[Nick88]

You have left it a bit late for the peak period so you might not be able to be too choosy if you intend to be in either place over New Year, I'm afraid.

http://www.palmgrove.co.nz/

Not in Paihia, I know but not too far away. The accomodation is excellent, and quiet.

[Familyofmonkeys]

I would have a look at some of the last minute deals on internet...some great prices too. Here are a few to get you started.

http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.nz/

http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.nz/New-Zealand/Bay-of-Islands/Paihia/Pipi-Patch-Lodge-Paihia-L41940R.htm

http://www.bluecastle.co.nz/Bay_Of_Islands-Paihia.htm

http://www.laterooms.com/en/p1301/pv15112153/k14736707_paihia-hotels.aspx?gclid=CN6Ch-as748CFRUmawodyG1GLw

http://needitnow.com/NeedItNow/Needitnow.asp?TownId=12193

http://www.unitedtravel.co.nz/Deals_Listings.aspx?region=110

http://www.expedia.co.nz/pub/agent.dll?semcid=GOG.paihia_accommodation.Expedia. co.nz_-_Hotels_AU_NZ_Pacific+Paihia&&qscr=htwv&stat=1&locn=Paihia&zz=1195696947125&

[jubjub]

The other thing you could investigate is the Top Ten holiday parks, they do cabins.

http://www.top10.co.nz/

You may struggle to get something, but if you look now you might get lucky.

The other thing is the Millinium hotel group do specials around xmas too and they have a place up north (I looked at it myself when I got an email flyer thingamy) I think they probably have something at the Mount too..

http://www.millenniumhotels.co.nz/?cid=nb17444

[mgbridges]

Thanks for all the websites folks, I've found a few options so I think we'll manage to find something.

Anneliese