Mount Maunganui holiday park owners Greg Davidson and Vicki Pike say they are rapt to have been named as one of the finalists in this year's AA Spirit of Hospitality Award.
The couple run the Cosy Corner Holiday Park on Oceanbeach Road and are one of three Bay of Plenty holiday parks among the seven finalists.
Mr Davidson said he had entered the competition in previous years, but had not got round to sending in the application form this year.
"Next minute we get a letter saying we're a finalist, so someone has nominated us which is good; as well I think [the judges] look at your review on the AA which is 10 out of 10."
Mr Davidson's family has owned The Cosy Corner for 45 years and the personal feel of the park was one of its strengths, he said.