Rongo's rainbow-coloured exterior draws you in, while its free-spirited vibe lengthens your stay. Formerly a backpacker hostel, Rongo retains a slouchy, neo-hippie ethos but these days wows guests with zero-kilometre cuisine whipped up by a French chef (breakfasts and dinners included in the price).
As well as locally sourced food and an organic veggie garden, the guesthouse utilises solar power and LED lighting to keep things green.
Stick around and they might let you contribute to the community radio station (107.5 FM), run from a den out back.
