Kaitaia Holidays from NZ$765

My vehicle broke down, very stressful, asked for refund and none given, ghosted after communicating this nightmare.

Ended up leaving after one night and eating the cost of the rest of the stay because I was so uncomfortable. I was the only person staying at this resort in the middle of absolute nowhere in late August. The rooms were all motel-style and there were no deadbolt locks on the doors. The woman who manned the reception desk the night I got there had wanted to leave early and then vibed me when I didn’t make it to check in until 6 pm due to weather delays. The man who took over the desk the next day was way too overly friendly (creepily so) and I was always chasing me down in the parking lot and near my room to inquire after me. It’s a lovely place, but it creeped me out and I fled.

Beach view, spacious, and restaurant was great.

Clean room and washroom, kind and helpful staff, lots of space (room could have accomodated 5 people - 1 queen, 3 twin beds). It also had a kitchenette which was convenient for breakfast. Parking was free and just in front of the room. Overall, for our one night stay, it had everything a guest needed.