970 Lonely Bay Lodge (4.5*)

• The Purangi Suite

The first floor Purangi Suite, an ultra spacious bedroom with wide bi-fold doors opening out to private deck, includes a skylight feature, super king bed or two twin beds and fine linen. En suite bathroom - bath, walk-in shower, luxury toiletries, towels and hairdryer. Outdoor terrace looking east over lawn and bush towards Hahei and Cathedral Cove. Extensive mini-bar - plunger coffee, wine, fruit juice, fresh fruit, snacks and treats. Central heating and an ironing board on request. Wheelchair access by lift to this floor.

• The Shakespeare Suite

Nestled in bush, the first floor Shakespeare Suite has wide bi-fold doors opening to generous decking, and includes a spacious bedroom - king bed and fine linen. En suite bathroom - unique window feature, bath, walk-in shower, luxury toiletries, towels and hairdryer. Outdoor terrace - bush views overlooking Shakespeare Reserve and across the Estuary Terrace to Cooks Beach. Extensive mini-bar - plunger coffee, wine, fruit juice, fresh fruit, snacks and treats. Central heating and an ironing board on request. Wheelchair access by lift to this floor.

• The Atrium Suite

The light-filled, Atrium Suite is on the ground floor - a wheelchair-friendly luxury suite accommodation includes a spacious bedroom with bi-fold window feature, king bed and fine linen. En suite bathroom - bath, wet-room shower, luxury toiletries, towels and hairdryer. Private atrium with its own access. Extensive mini-bar - plunger coffee, wine, fruit, snacks, fruit juice and treats. Central heating and an ironing board on request.

• The Estuary Suite

The Estuary Terrace is the premier 'honeymoon' suite and includes two bedrooms with fine linen and gas fireplace in master bedroom. Bathroom with bath, wet-room shower, luxury toiletries, towels and hairdryer. Upper floor terrace overlooking the Purangi Estuary and Mercury Bay. Expansive first floor terrace with covered entertaining/dining area and gas fire. Extensive mini-bar with plunger coffee, wine, fruit juice, fresh fruit, snacks and treats. Central heating, a walk-in wardrobe, and a ironing board.

• In-house Dining

Includes continental breakfast. In-house dining is available on request - including picnic hampers, vintage afternoon teas and dinners. Alternatively, fine dining is available in Whitianga and wine tasting at local vineyards.

• Cooks Beach

970 is next to the historic Shakespeare Reserve which overlooks Lonely Bay, and is just a short stroll to Cooks Beach, where Captain James Cook anchored in 1769. The lodge is 2 km from the Whitianga Ferry Landing and from there, a two minute ferry trip to Whitianga Wharf. Cooks Beach Whitianga area, known for its pristine beaches, offers a wide range of sporting and relaxation activities. Swimming, diving, water skiing, wind-surfing, yachting, boating and fishing. Scenic walks on Shakespeare Cliff and Reserve. Golf at Cooks Beach 9-hole golf course. Tennis at the local courts. Fine dining in Whitianga and Cooks Beach. Wine tasting at local vineyards. Day spa treatments and thermal pools in Whitianga.