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Te Karaka Lodge

5.0 star property

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Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk
Birthday party area
Outdoor spa tub
Exclusive Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695
  • Place, Hamilton Zoo
  • Place, Manu Bay Nature Reserve
  • Place, Nikau Cave
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Master Room

  • Sleeps 2

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Te Karaka Lodge

Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services
This smoke-free lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and spa services. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, limo/town car service, wedding services, and a picnic area are onsite.
Te Karaka Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. 42-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Te Karaka Lodge, you'll be close to Nikau Cave. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, luggage storage, and limo or town car service
  • Onsite recreation includes yoga classes and hiking/biking trails
  • 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Nikau Cave and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Sunset Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a picnic area are also featured at the luxury Te Karaka Lodge. The lodge can provide limo/town car service and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Waikaretu lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Te Karaka Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g., directions).
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

Te Karaka Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leobardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023