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Paku Lodge Resort

3.0 star property
Beachfront aparthotel in Tairua with free parking

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach
Balcony
Paku Lodge Resort offers a perfect tropical retreat with practical amenities like in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Guests can rent bikes to explore the surroundings, get assistance planning tours, or enjoy a relaxed evening cooking on the barbecue grills.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Studio, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premier Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
10 The Esplanade, PO Box 63, Tairua, 3544

What's nearby

  • Mount Paku - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tairua Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Paaku - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Lakes Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Pauanui Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pepe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Tides Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Local - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Manaia Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Paku Lodge Resort

Beachfront aparthotel in Tairua with free parking
This aparthotel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, and a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Premium bedding, a coffee/tea maker, and a hair dryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Limited housekeeping is available.
Paku Lodge Resort offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 25 per day

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 10 units
  • Bicycle rentals

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Paku Lodge Tairua
Paku Tairua
Paku Lodge Tairua South Pacific - New Zealand
Paku Lodge Resort Tairua
Paku Lodge
Paku Lodge Resort Tairua
Paku Lodge Resort Aparthotel
Paku Lodge Resort Aparthotel Tairua

Frequently asked questions

Is Paku Lodge Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Paku Lodge Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Paku Lodge Resort?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Paku Lodge Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Paku Lodge Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tairua aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tairua Beach, Mount Paku, and Pepe Reserve. Tairua Golf and Country Club and Paaku are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Paku Lodge Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice spot, comfortable beds and pretty view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, quiet, comfortable & beautiful seaview
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay at Paku Lodge. The reception waited until we arrived at 7:10pm, it was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very helpful staff, comfortable and clean accommodation.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Best view and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Thumbs up!

Room was very clean and comfortable. Great location right across from the beach, boat launch and marina. Sportfish Club is open in late afternoon and welcomes guests for dinner. The whole town was lovely. Really enjoyed our visit!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and welcoming, views were great and everything was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pekka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views especially of the fireworks on NYE, quiet, relaxing spot away from the summer hustle and bustle, great Kiwi vibe. Safe swimming beach for little ones. Easy 2min walk to good café and fishing club.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ADINA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful stay in Coromandel Peninsula. We arrived late and the friendly staff helped us check in late. We woke up to the most amazing view! Clean, simple, easy - exactly what we wanted after a long flight and a great start point for our NZ vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhruv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything about this place was awesome! Whenever going to Tairua, do checkout Paku Lodge and you won't be dissapointer in my opinion!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing views from this little Resort. Large clean apartment with all the basic facilities you need for a stay. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boston

Liked: Amenities
Clean, close to water, lovley room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was remodeled and nice.

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This hotel was simply lovely. Everything was clean and comfortable. I took a nice walk into town and another out to the beach. I highly recommend.!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gus

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and recently redecorated room. Plenty of space, all the things we needed were there, view of estuary from our room, all very nice, handy and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice room but expect some noise

Really nice spacious room with views out to the estuary which is pretty. I was enjoying my stay until I started hearing noises from the accompanying rooms so the walls are probably a little thin. That was during the nighttime and then I got woken up the next morning by people moving around and opening and closing cupboards etc. You can also hear cars coming and going as it’s only single glazing. If you’re not a light sleeper, this might not bother you. The bed was quite comfortable, I liked the big screen TV, and that there was a small kitchenette there
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

One night was not long enough

This is a gem of a place. We had an amazing view!! The room was just right, great shower, perfect little kitchenette, very comfortable bed. The proprietors were so charming... a lovely family (with excellent suggestions for dining). And waking up to that amazing view was icing on the cake. We were sorry to just get one night there. We would definitely return and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Last minute stop in Tairua

Delayed may weather during a long hike, I had to change plans last minute. Was able to talk to the helpful staff at Paku Lodge and they arranged for a very late check if. Didn’t get to Tairua until after 9pm, but was happy to have a place to stay. Note: the town shuts down early, so no shops were open when I got there, but in the AM there were a couple cool cafes open for breakfast (I wen to Out of the Blue) and a cool mineral & gemstone shop called Heaven & Earth.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place, charming, quiet, Terry a great host/owner; beautiful location 2.5 km walk to downtown Tairua but pitch dark at night, glad I had a reflector vest Basics in place for cooking, TV has Netflix, prime and good channels. Water across the street, complimentary kayaks and shovels for hot beach ( but I was late getting there) Great base to take off in day trips Definitely my go to should I ever return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right next to water, beautiful view and 2 patios, free parking spot, comfy bed, separate kitchen, quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynnelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were so happy with our accommodation. Our room was spacious, very clean & modern and so comfortable, and was the closest to beach front. Felt very spoilt. There was a private balcony with outdoor furniture inviting us to just sit and relax overlooking the most beautiful view of the bay and Tairau on the opposite side. And we did. Just magic! Tairua is a short drive away with cafes and shops. A very pretty town between mountains and the bay and sea. Awesome walks on the beach just steps away. Can't say enough about Paku Lodge Resort. Would love to stay there again should we visit the area again. Just a note that the reception office is closed until 2pm, check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Comfortable stay

Comfortable and peaceful one night stay. Property a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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