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Driftwood Lodge

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront apartments with free WiFi

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Exterior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property grounds
Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront | Private kitchen
Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
333 SH 10, Cable Bay, Cable Bay, 0420
  • Cable Bay Beach
    1 min walk
  • Coopers Beach
    3 min drive
  • Cable Bay Store
    2 min walk
  • Kaitaia (KAT)
    28 min drive

Room options

Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • 40 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Cable Bay

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cable Bay Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Coopers Beach with a stay here. Coopers Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cable Bay Beach - 1 min walk
  • Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive
  • Coopers Beach - 3 min drive
  • Taipa Beach - 3 min drive
  • Hihi Beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop & Takeaways - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beachbox Coffee & Gelato - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apatu Aqua - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Lodge

3-star beachfront apartments with free WiFi
Driftwood Lodge offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Driftwood Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cable Bay apartment is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Driftwood Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: NZD 20.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Driftwood Lodge Apartment
Driftwood Lodge Cable Bay
Driftwood Lodge Apartment Cable Bay

Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort
Northland adventures.
The location is amazing with fantastic views. The one bedroom is small but we made it work. The staff are friendly and helpful. Easy access to lot's of things in the Northland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beachfront
Right off the beach. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay at beachfront property.
We had a great time staying at Driftwood, the hotel is superbly located. We upgraded to the suite upstairs as were allocated a room right next to reception with no view so keep that in mind, but otherwise and overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shh! Don't tell everybody!
Fantastic location, helpful friendly staff, comfortable homely facilities. Could not have been happier
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr unkompliziert und freundlich. Tolle Lage. Einkaufen und essen gehn nur mit Auto möglich
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020