10/10 Excellent
Joan
Travelled with family
12 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Te Karaka Lodge
5.0 star property
Luxurious eco-certified lodge with restaurant
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695
- Nikau Cave18 min drive
- Sunset Beach41 min drive
- Karioitahi Beach98 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 19.00 sq m
- Hill view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Room
Exclusive Room
- 26 sq m
- Hill view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Waikaretu
Waikaretu retreat .You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Nikau Cave and 16 miles (25 km) of Sunset Beach.
What's nearby
- Nikau Cave - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
- Sunset Beach - 41 min drive - 20.5 km
- Waingaro Hot Springs - 68 min drive - 43.0 km
- Manu Bay Nature Reserve - 88 min drive - 88.9 km
- Karioitahi Beach - 98 min drive - 82.1 km
About this property
Te Karaka Lodge
Luxurious eco-certified lodge with restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Te Karaka Lodge also features a picnic area and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.
This 5-star Waikaretu lodge is smoke free.
- 10 guestrooms or units
- English breakfast (free)
- Storage area for luggage
- Wedding services available
- Outdoor picnic space
- No smoking on site
- Dining venue
Te Karaka Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. This Waikaretu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Family friendly
- Soundproofed rooms
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free uncovered self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
- 1 restaurant
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have elevators
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Entertainment
- iPod dock
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Heating
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Desk
- Individually decorated
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Safe
- Soundproofing
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 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
- No pets 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
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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.
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, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
National rating
Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.
Te Karaka Lodge Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness