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Te Karaka Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Outdoor spa tub
Birthday party area
Te Karaka Lodge offers a tranquil atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty near Nikau Cave. Guests start their day with a complimentary English breakfast and can enjoy romantic dinners at the restaurant. The property provides free WiFi and convenient luggage storage.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Master Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695

What's nearby

  • Nikau Cave - 21 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Sunset Beach - 43 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Phillips Reserve - 43 min drive - 13.3 miles

About this property

Te Karaka Lodge

Luxury eco-certified lodge near Nikau Cave
Te Karaka Lodge provides amenities like free English breakfast and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge), and games
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and books
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and toilet paper
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Stereo
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.5 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 80.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 percent

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

Does Te Karaka Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Te Karaka Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Te Karaka Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Karaka Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Te Karaka Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Te Karaka Lodge located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly lodge is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Nikau Cave and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Sunset Beach.

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