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Our top choices for Merita cottages

A sign for Kia Ora Taipa Beach Resort with amenities including accommodation, restaurant, and swimming pool.

1. Taipa Beach Resort

Taipa Beach Resort
4.0 star property
Taipa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (369 reviews)
"Beach view, spacious, and restaurant was great."
Australia
Yvonne
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Taipa Beach Resort
A wooden deck with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

2. Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation

Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation
4.5 star property
Cable Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (115 reviews)
"Great place"
Australia
Joseph
The price is NZ$286
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation
A large, modern building with a red roof and multiple arches. It features a well-maintained lawn with colorful plants in the foreground.

3. Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday Park

Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday Park
2.0 star property
Karkari Peninsula
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (63 reviews)
"Excellent access to the safe beach room tidy and clean0"
Australia
Robin
The price is NZ$94
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday Park
A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and distant mountains.

4. Karikari Lodge

Karikari Lodge
2.5 star property
Karkari Peninsula
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"Great setup and nice hosts.Such a beautiful area, highly recommended to stay there and explore. I'll be back 🙂"
Australia
john
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Karikari Lodge
A large house with a well-maintained lawn and a golf course in the background.

5. Carrington Estate

Carrington Estate
4.0 star property
Karkari Peninsula
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (197 reviews)
"Quiet and very comfortable"
Australia
Stephen
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Carrington Estate
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a road, and a beach.

6. Whitesands

Whitesands
3.0 star property
Karkari Peninsula
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (27 reviews)
"Great location, friendly service, very clean and spacious unit. Happy to visit again."
New Zealand
Jochen
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Whitesands
A brick building with a tiled roof and multiple windows. There are potted plants in front of the windows.

7. Kaitaia Motor Lodge

Kaitaia Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Kaitaia
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (371 reviews)
"The management team were amazing in their helpfulness and support during my stay and we’re able to accommodate my requests without any problem. Absolutely a great choice to stay here especially being en route to the TA."
Australia
Timothy John
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Kaitaia Motor Lodge
A modern house with a glass-enclosed patio, surrounded by tropical plants and a pool.

8. The Awanui Hotel

The Awanui Hotel
3.0 star property
Awanui
6.8 out of 10, (16 reviews)
"Staff are brilliant, room is standard "
United Kingdom
George
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Awanui Hotel
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A coastal landscape with a sandy island surrounded by turquoise waters.

Top reviews in Merita

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation

Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation

Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation
Cable Bay

10/10 Excellent

Great place
Australia
Joseph
Reviewed May 24, 2026
Cable Bay Stays – Golden Sand and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation

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