There are a number of accommodation options in the area. I only list places on this webpage that I have personally visited, seen the room, met the hosts and heard good client reviews about. I have discussed with each host what they can expect when having guests who are chronically ill and who are doing The Switch®, so they are aware of your journey and how best to support you. Walking distances are all based on google calculations, though you may be faster or slower than these times.
Kohimarama Lodge
This lodge is only a 600 metre walk on the flat from the course venue. It has several different rooms available, each with a different decor theme ranging from Captain’s Cabin to a 1930s Gatsby Fantasy room. All rooms have a mini-fridge and free snacks. The host is a quiet guy who will show you to your room and leave you to your peace. It’s quiet without road noise.
If you phone Peter to book and say that you are attending The Switch®, you will receive a $35 discount each night of your stay.
For more info, visit Kohimarama Lodge
Phone Peter on 021 666 203
Kohi Beach Bed & Breakfast
Kohi Beach Bed and Breakfast is a 180 metres walk up the hill from the course venue, on the same street. Rooms are located back from the road so are quiet. It is a 5-minute walk to Kohimarama Beach with views to Waiheke Island. Rooms start from $170 if you say you are a Switch client (usually over $200). They have been hosting my clients for many years now and I’ve heard good feedback. Free parking included.
Phone: 09 889 4035 or 021 642 477
email: info@kohibedandbreakfast.com
website: www.kohibedandbreakfast.com
Modern Luxury with a Spa Pool
This self-contained unit is a 25-minute walk on the flat round the edge of a park or a 4-minute drive away. It is brand new and luxurious in every way, with an outdoor seating area and access to a spa pool and home gym. The hosts are happy for as much or as little contact as you want and are living on site in the main house. They supply breakfast of toast, homemade cereal and fruit.
If you contact Geoff directly and say you are attending The Switch, he will give you a special price of $499 (3 nights) or $599 (4 nights) with no extra cleaning fee or service fee.
Contact Geoff: 021 405 859 or email G14TAY@xtra.co.nz
Kohimarama Guest Suite
You will enjoy your very own space, in a very large, airy and sunny room with super king bed, ensuite, food prep area and outdoor patio. Parking is easy, safe, and there are no steps to worry about. It is a 13-minute walk or 2-minute drive to Empower Therapies, including a hill. Kat, the host, is welcoming and is also a superhost on Airbnb (search 'Kohimarama Guest Suite'). The suite has no cooking facilities however it has a microwave, toaster, kettle, as well as tea, an espresso machine and a fridge. Booking directly with Kat offers Empower Therapies clients a discount to $145 per night for 3 night stays with no extra cleaning or service fees. This includes breakfast of cereal, fruit and a range of milks. She is happy to discuss your specific requirements.
Contact Kat on kohiguestsuite@gmail.com
or 021 611 545
Basement Studio Near the Park
Francesca rents a studio unit underneath her house. It is spacious and clean, however there is not a lot of sun. It has a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge. There is a steep driveway to the house which could be challenging for people with mobility issues. Then it’s a flat 1.3 km walk around the edge of a nice park to the course. Google estimates 20 minutes to walk or three minutes to drive. There is a small dog living upstairs, plus a mother and child, so there could be some noise, although she says there is no foot noise over the room between 9pm and 7am.
If you book directly through Francesca, it will be $100/night with no additional cleaning fee or Airbnb service fees.
pigattofrance@gmail.com or 022 657 7023
Godden Crescent Bedsit Loft
This loft is spacious and cosy all at once. It is a 21-minute (1.5 km) walk to the course or a 3-minute drive. It costs $140/night, including basic breakfast supplies to make yourself. It is open plan with a comfy queen-size bed, sitting area, wifi and TV, your own bathroom, and a kitchenette with cooking facilities. It is in a separate building to the main house. Debbie, the host, has a kind persona, and says, “You can have as little or as much to do with us as you like. We are happy to help in any way.”
Contact Debbie at: Debbie@collinz.co.nz
Phone: 021 964 021
Terry & Cindy's B&B
Terry and Cindy’s B&B is located a 42-minute walk from the course venue (3.3 km) so is probably only feasible if you have a car and can drive 6 minutes to the course. Their accommodation includes a self-contained apartment with cooking facilities (double $140, single $120) and a queen room (double $120, single $100) per night including breakfast. The hosts are very supportive of The Switch.
To contact Terry and Cindy, visit www.tcbb.co.nz, or phone 09 528 5656 or 021 532 025.
