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Te Karaka Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and spa services

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Relax in a serene space with a curved wall, lush greenery, and a cozy seating area.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and sliding glass door offering a view of the lush green landscape.
Relax in the hot tub or unwind in the covered seating area with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, decorative wall piece, and sheer curtains.
Enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruits, cheeses, and breads at our buffet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$719
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Relax in a serene space with a large bed, desk, and comfortable chair.

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, decorative wall piece, and sheer curtains.

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695

What's nearby

  • Nikau Cave
    21 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Sunset Beach
    43 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Phillips Reserve
    43 min drive - 21.3 km

About this property

Te Karaka Lodge

Luxury eco-certified lodge near Nikau Cave
Te Karaka Lodge provides amenities, such as free English breakfast and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and games
  • Smoke-free property, bike parking and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and toilet paper
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French

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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
  • 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 per cent 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)

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 80.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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 a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Karaka Lodge?

As of 7 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Karaka Lodge on 3 Sept 2025 start from NZ$719.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Te Karaka Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Te Karaka Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Karaka Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Te Karaka Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Te Karaka Lodge located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly lodge is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Nikau Cave and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Sunset Beach.

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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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leobardo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025