Aparthotel

Castaways Resort

4-star beach aparthotel with spa

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Dates

December 2025

January 2026

Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps

Overview
Location
Prices
Amenities
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Barbecue grill
Housekeeping
Laundry

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685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683

Place, Karioitahi Beach
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Sky Tower
Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
‪64 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet)

Very good

969 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

Wonderful

323 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet)

Wonderful

969 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Villa

Sleeps 2

Two Bedrooms Villa

Sleeps 4

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

Exceptional

969 sq ft
1 bedroom
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Exceptional

1346 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Studio

Sleeps 2

Standard Room

269 sq ft
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

1722 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

Sleeps 2

Three Bedroom VIlla

Sleeps 6

King Room

Sleeps 2

Two Bedroom Chalet

Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Lake Puketi

In Lake Puketi .A stay at this aparthotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Karioitahi Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park. Massey Park and Waiuku Health Plus are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Karioitahi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Rainbow's End - 49 min drive - 37.0 miles
Sylvia Park Shopping Center - 57 min drive - 44.6 miles
Go Media Stadium - 61 min drive - 46.6 miles

Getting around

Pukekohe Station - 37 min drive
Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cafe Karma - ‬15 min drive
‪Cafe Alba - ‬15 min drive
‪Green Mango Thai Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪The Shires - ‬15 min drive
‪LK Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Castaways Resort

4-star beach aparthotel with spa

Castaways Resort offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this aparthotel measures 646 square feet (60 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Castaways Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lake Puketi aparthotel is smoke free.

25 guestrooms or units

646 sq ft of conference space

60 sq m of conference space

Built in 2004

Conference center

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Concierge

Wedding services available

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Coffee shop

Dining venue

Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Bersantai Day Spa has massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.

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Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$177 nightly

Dec 15 - Dec 16

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Facials
Full-service spa
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Spa treatment rooms

Internet

Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

Children stay free (see details)
Crib: NZD 30 per stay

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Tea bags/instant coffee
Toaster

Dining

Full breakfast available for a fee: NZD 20 to 40 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Bedrooms

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Terrace

Laundry

Laundry facilities

Work spaces

3 meeting rooms
Conference center (646 square feet of space)
Desk

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.
3 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
No elevator (single-level property)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Iron/ironing board
Limited-hour front desk
Meal delivery service
Phone
Wedding services

Things to do

Archery

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher

General

25 units
Banquet hall
Built in 2004
Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay.

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.

Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 40 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per stay
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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

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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Castaways Lodge Lake Puketi

Castaways Lake Puketi

Castaways Resort Lake Puketi

Castaways Resort Hotel

Castaways Resort Lake Puketi

Castaways Resort Hotel Lake Puketi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castaways Resort to the airport?

Castaways Resort is 37.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castaways Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castaways Resort.

How close is Castaways Resort to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 4-minute walk from Karioitahi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castaways Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Castaways Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 20 and 40 per person.

Is there a casino at Castaways Resort?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Castaways Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Castaways Resort?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Castaways Resort have a pool?

Castaways Resort does not have a pool.

Does Castaways Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Castaways Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Bersantai Day Spa, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, body treatments, and mani/pedis.

How close is Castaways Resort to downtown Lake Puketi?

Castaways Resort is 0.5 mi away from Lake Puketi.

Castaways Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

krishan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Sep 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good getaway option for aucklanders

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Jul 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

It was truly an amazing experience. One of the most beautiful and pleasant moments of my life. The people, the villa, the food, and the view were all worth while. I hope to come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

View was amazing but that is probably it. The rooms were a little outdated but the overall stay was good. Hotel breakfast was average, with small selection of hot food, bread and dessert. Check-out was annoying as there was only one person at the counter, so if the person at the front of the queue had an issue to resolve, everyone else had to wait. There were multiple teams who had major issues with room service so had to stand there for over 20 minutes just to hand over the keys.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Col

Traveled with partner

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room service food was cold for which I received only a 20% discount!!! Should have been free. Trying to reach anyone in the resort via the phone system was a nightmare. I would never go to this resort ever again

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner

Jun 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean and the service is excellent.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group

Jun 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Traveled with partner

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Awesome holiday break away with amazing views and friendly staff. Very peaceful and good for the soul. Will gladly recommend this resort and will be making this my one-stop quick breakaway.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

May 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Traveled with partner

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A real hidden gem outside of Auckland, felt like an island on its own and the name Castaways really live up to its name with amazing views. The Villa was exceptional clean and the service from reception to everyone was fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

May 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray - Tanya

May 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great peaceful place to wind down and enjoy

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal

Apr 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The restaurant is very for the breakfast, very small amount of options for vegans or vegetarians. There is definitely a room for improvement for the restaurant. Otherwise we loved our stay. Thank you

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with family

Apr 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check was easy and prompt. Friendly staff. Asked for an accessible unit and this was no problem

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Traveled with partner

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked the fact that the property manager addressed our concerns promptly and provided solutions. Excellent customer service.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryle

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highs and Lows.

A bit of difficulty navigating to and from site. Reception staff was preoccupied with text messages to notice our presence. Check-in delayed by an hour and a half because room not serviced. Free non-alcoholic drink voucher offered while we waited down at the restaurant. Restaurant staff wonderful evening and at breakfast. Staff driving us to and from our room, car park and restaurant were super friendly. These staff were most apologetic about some of the reception issues we had both at check in and not being able ring for a buggy to take us to breakfast. Accommodation was fabulous. It was high up the hill and our car was parked even further up the hill so had to schedule staff to transport us around the property. Breathtaking views. Very spacious with separate lounge, dining kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and cloth washing machine & dryer in passage behind cupboard doors. Lots of cupboard solace. Kitchen well equipped for cooking nd preparing meals. A very relaxing stay, just what we needed after a hectic two weeks in New Zealand. Meals at the Restaurant both day and night were delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing waterfront getaway, only an hour away from Auckland!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful location. Came back for our anniversary (we got married here 8 years ago). Only downfall was we were in a 1 bedroom unit joined to a villa, the bedroom had no kitchen facilities, no coffee and no cutlery other than teaspoons. But we would stay here again and staff were very accommodating

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alpana

Mar 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group

Mar 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stunning location, well designed chalets inside and for privacy with view outside.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie Rebecca

Traveled with group

Mar 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful property! The villa was like new inside, super clean and comfortable. Great views of the sunrise, sunset and the stars and moon. Make sure to replan golf cart pick ups before 8 am. Only other issue I had was asking to cancel or move 2 days (over a month and a half before the trip) to a sister property, they said they were fully booked so I would have to cancel the entire stay and try to rebook again for the new dates I wanted. I even offered to stay at a sister property in areas where excursions that had been booked and were several hours away.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Washington

Traveled with family

Feb 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Castaways Resort was wonderful. The chalet was clean, comfortable, and had a wonderful view of the sea. The restaurant was good and had a great variety for breakfast. It is out of the way, but if you’re looking for someplace remote and quiet, this place is excellent.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani, Auckland

Traveled with partner

Feb 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Castaways is a fantastic property to stay at. The location, the views from our chalet, were all incredible! Deepak at the reception was very accommodating and most helpful with our queries and requests. If you want to truly unwind and relax, then this resort is an absolute must!! The best part is that you can arrive here (from Auckland) in an hour and feel like you’re so far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 👍🤗

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ingrid

Traveled with partner

Feb 18, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

More than a view is needed for a pleasant stay. To classify the property as a resort is a stretch. Calling and waiting for a golf buggy to take you everywhere, including to your car is ridiculous. Also, the villas are not properly sound proofed to rent to two different sets of guests. Worst of all, the cleaning services were completely unreliable. We were even told we had to be in the villa when cleaners came. We didn’t travel 12,000km to sit in a room waiting for the cleaners to come! As beautiful as the view is, we can’t recommend the Castaways Resort for more than a one night stay.

Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahim

Traveled with partner

Feb 16, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is one of the best resort with spectacular views. I am glad we stayed over here for our Valentine's day. Beautiful ocean view from top of the hill, we got magnificent sun set. Very few negatives, there was a glass bottle with cigarette butts in it in the gallery, the water kettle was rusted. Other than this we loved this property. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma, One Tree Point

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Feb 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved it, will come back

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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Family friendly

Food and drink

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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