Verified
10/10 Excellent
CHERYL C
May 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CHERYL C
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Te Karaka Lodge
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Explore the area
Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695
- Nikau CavePlace, Nikau Cave‪23 min drive‬
- Cobourne ReservePlace, Cobourne Reserve‪48 min drive‬
- Sunset BeachPlace, Sunset Beach‪58 min drive‬
Room options
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Deluxe Room
- Hill view
- 323 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free WiFi
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Exclusive Room
- Hill view
- 377 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
- Free WiFi
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Deluxe Room
- Sleeps 2
- Free WiFi
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Master Room
- Sleeps 2
- Free WiFi
About the neighborhood
Waikaretu
Close to the beach.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Nikau Cave and 16 miles (25 km) of Sunset Beach.
What's nearby
- Nikau Cave - 23 min drive - 7.2 miles
- Cobourne Reserve - 48 min drive - 15.1 miles
- Sunset Beach - 58 min drive - 16.4 miles
- Phillips Reserve - 58 min drive - 16.4 miles
About this property
Te Karaka Lodge
Family-friendly 5-star lodge with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this lodge measures 226 square feet (21 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Te Karaka Lodge. Free self parking is available.
This 5-star Waikaretu lodge is smoke free.
- 10 guestrooms or units
- Meeting rooms
- 226 sq ft of conference space
- 21 sq m of conference space
- English breakfast (free)
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Charging station for electric cars
- Conference space
- Storage area for luggage
- Car service
- Wedding services available
- Garden
- Outdoor picnic space
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
- Dining venue
Te Karaka Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Baby toys
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's games
- Outdoor pool
- 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
- Electric car charging station on site
- 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
- Archery
- Books
- Games
- Helicopter/airplane tours
- Hiking/biking trails
- Outdoor pool
- Stereo
- Yoga classes
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
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Air conditioning
- Composting
- Desk
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- LED lighting
- Recycling
- 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)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from July 1 2026 to August 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 100.0 per day.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 50 per night.
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
- Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 50 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: NZD 100.0 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 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 fire extinguisher and 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 credit 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, American Express, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before 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 an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Te Karaka Lodge.
How close is Te Karaka Lodge to the beach?
This lodge is 12.7 mi (46-min drive) from Sunset Beach.
Does Te Karaka Lodge offer free breakfast?
Te Karaka Lodge offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Te Karaka Lodge?
No, there is no casino at this lodge.
What time is check-in at Te Karaka Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Te Karaka Lodge?
This lodge offers free self parking.
Does Te Karaka Lodge have a pool?
Te Karaka Lodge features an outdoor pool.
Does Te Karaka Lodge have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Te Karaka Lodge have a spa?
This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments.
How close is Te Karaka Lodge to downtown Waikaretu?
Te Karaka Lodge is 3 mi away from Waikaretu.
Te Karaka Lodge Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey
Jan 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The managers Aaron and Danny are amazing, professional, yet very friendly. They made sure all our needs were met but allowing us the privacy to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Te Karaka lodge surroundings.
Our meals, prepared by the master chef, Franz were as good as we have experienced in any restaurant . Only the finest ingredients selected by him. Presented beautifully with attention to detail and creating wonderfully unique taste combinations.
We cannot recommend Te Karaka Lodge highly enough for that special get away in the country.
We will be back.
Lindsey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joan
Dec 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed many incredible and beautiful places all over the world. Te Karaka Lodge is completely in a class by itself! Everything and everyone in this place is superb. There is not one little detail which is not lovingly cared for by the staff.
It is a gorgeous place in gorgeous surroundings. There were 4 of us and we were very sad not to be able to book a second night.
Dinner was indescribable. Every presentation rivaled a masterpiece painting. We have many pictures of both dinner and breakfast the following morning! An exquisite and memorable place which we loved and appreciated to the fullest.
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leobardo
Jan 25, 2025
Leobardo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025