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Stays & Eats

Hotels, villas, and restaurants we trust — each one tied to a beach or lake we love.

228 results
The Church Accommodation
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6
Cathedral Cove · New Zealand

The Church Accommodation Hahei

4.8
(212)

87 Hahei Beach Road, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand

A design-forward stay set around a restored church, with a sense of calm that suits the Coromandel pace. It’s a good base for walking to cafés, then heading to the track before the heat builds.

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The Church Bistro
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6
Cathedral Cove · New Zealand

The Church Bistro

4.7
(326)$$

87 Hahei Beach Road, Hahei 3591, New Zealand

Seasonal, local-leaning plates in a space that feels special without being stiff. Ideal for a slow lunch after the walk—think fresh seafood and a glass of something crisp.

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Seda Lio
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6.6
Big Lagoon · Philippines

Seda Lio

4.5
(1,060)

Lio Tourism Estate, Villa Libertad, El Nido, 5313 Palawan, Philippines

A polished, beachfront base with space to breathe—wide lawns, a long pool, and a calmer setting than town. It’s convenient for early departures while still feeling removed from the tricycle noise.

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Trattoria Altrove
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6.4
Big Lagoon · Philippines

Trattoria Altrove

4.3
(1,280)$$

Calle Hamma, 59JR+HFF, C. Hama, Buena Suerte Pob. (Barangay 2), El Nido, Palawan, Philippines

Reliable, wood-fired comfort when you want something grounded after a day of seawater and fruit snacks. Go early or expect a wait; the energy builds fast after sunset.

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The Church Accommodation
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6
Hot Water Beach · New Zealand

The Church Accommodation Hahei

4.8
(212)

87 Hahei Beach Road, Whitianga 3591, New Zealand

Stylish, design-forward rooms with a calm, coastal palette that feels deliberately uncluttered after a busy beach. You’re close enough to time low tide without turning it into a logistical mission.

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Luke’s Kitchen
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6.8
Hot Water Beach · New Zealand

Lukes Kitchen

4.7
(2,126)$$

20 Black Jack Road, Kūaotunu 3592, New Zealand

A long, leisurely lunch stop with local produce and an easy coastal rhythm. Go when you want the Coromandel to feel expansive again after the tight focus of the hot zone.

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Rosewood Phuket
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6.4
Freedom Beach · Thailand

Rosewood Phuket

4.7
(693)

30-33, 88/28, 88 ถ. หมื่นเงิน ตำบลป่าตอง อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand

Low-slung, design-forward luxury with a sense of privacy that matches Freedom Beach’s calmer tempo. You get refined service, excellent dining, and quick access to the southern Patong coastline without feeling in the middle of it.

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Ta Khai
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5.9
Freedom Beach · Thailand

Ta Khai

4.6
(397)

Muen-Ngern Rd In Rosewood, 88/28, 88/30-30, 28 ถ. หมื่นเงิน ตำบลป่าตอง อำเภอกะทู้ ภูเก็ต 83150, Thailand

A polished Thai kitchen with smoky aromatics and careful sourcing, served in a setting that feels coastal and grown-up. Ideal for resetting after a salt-and-sun day without leaving the Patong area.

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