"So impressed with the Tainui Novotel. Absolutely loved my stay. Staff were absolutely amazing especially the breakfast and bar staff. Loved the valet parking. Everything was excellent. Definitely be staying here again with all our whanau. Thank you very much!"
"So impressed with the Tainui Novotel. Absolutely loved my stay. Staff were absolutely amazing especially the breakfast and bar staff. Loved the valet parking. Everything was excellent. Definitely be staying here again with all our whanau. Thank you very much!"
"Great location - beautiful park and walks behind the hotel and lots of shops and cafes close by.
Breakfast was delicious and the staff we dealt with were all great."
"Great location - beautiful park and walks behind the hotel and lots of shops and cafes close by.
Breakfast was delicious and the staff we dealt with were all great."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in, fantastic food and very relaxing experience. My only complaint is that the LED lights always glow when you switch the lights off, so there should be a master switch or a light cover on the lights.
One of the nicest hotels I have stayed in, fantastic food and very relaxing experience. My only complaint is that the LED lights always glow when you switch the lights off, so there should be a master switch or a light cover on the lights.
Tara
Reviewed October 31, 2026Reviewed October 31, 2026
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...
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...
Just around the corner from Waikato stadium the position of the Bella Vista could be a rugby lover's dream!
Friendly welcome, excellent accommodation. We had the luxury of 2 rooms, generous toiletries in the bathroom plus a well fitted-out kitchen area with everything we needed for mealtimes.The beds were large and very comfortable. Free parking and excellent Wi-Fi too.
We had a 2 night stay and would have been happy to stay longer. Recommended.
Just around the corner from Waikato stadium the position of the Bella Vista could be a rugby lover's dream!
Friendly welcome, excellent accommodation. We had the luxury of 2 rooms, generous toiletries in the bathroom plus a well fitted-out kitchen area with everything we needed for mealtimes.The beds were large and very comfortable. Free parking and excellent Wi-Fi too.
We had a 2 night stay and would have been happy to stay longer. Recommended.
Quick and easy check-in, lived the service. But most importantly loved the cleanliness and modernised room. The bed was so comfy I had to take a look at the mattress so I can enjoy that luxury and buy it 4 myself.
Quick and easy check-in, lived the service. But most importantly loved the cleanliness and modernised room. The bed was so comfy I had to take a look at the mattress so I can enjoy that luxury and buy it 4 myself.
Very spacious. The bathroom could use a bit of tlc. The bath has a rust stain in it. The carpet in lounge had stains on and is looking tired, the toaster in kitchen had rust on the top of it.
Very spacious. The bathroom could use a bit of tlc. The bath has a rust stain in it. The carpet in lounge had stains on and is looking tired, the toaster in kitchen had rust on the top of it.
The property was exactly as described, clean , nice beds , hot water , excellent location , old building , great car park , probably a good 3 star . An exhibition was on 3000 people in the city so prices unusually high but if normal pricing it would reflect great value
The property was exactly as described, clean , nice beds , hot water , excellent location , old building , great car park , probably a good 3 star . An exhibition was on 3000 people in the city so prices unusually high but if normal pricing it would reflect great value
Alison
Reviewed October 18, 2026Reviewed October 18, 2026