Fossil Bay Lodge

Set among landscaped gardens, this relaxed lodging complex is 1 km from Oneroa Beach, and 2 km from both Oneroa village and Matiatia Wharf’s ferries. Homey bell tents (no electricity) offer wooden furniture, bedding, towels and phone charging packs, plus lamps, wood floors, and external bathrooms with hot showers. Quaint cottages have a vintage feel, mosquito nets and garden furniture, plus shared bathrooms 25 m away. An airy studio features a kitchenette, a dining table and a living area with an iPod dock. Wi-Fi is free throughout. There are no TVs. Communal areas include kitchens and a lounge, and guests age 16 or over are welcome.