10/10 Excellent
Leobardo
25 Jan 2025
Leobardo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Te Karaka Lodge
5.0 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Air conditioning
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
Explore the area
Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd, Waikaretu, Waikato, 2695
- Nikau Cave18 min drive
- Sunset Beach41 min drive
- Karioitahi Beach98 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room
- 19.00 sq m
- Hill view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Room
Exclusive Room
- 26 sq m
- Hill view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About this property
Te Karaka Lodge
Luxury lodge with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center
This smoke-free lodge features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour business center. Free English breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, spa services, a business center, and limo/town car service are onsite.
Te Karaka Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. This Waikaretu lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. 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 hiking/biking trails and yoga classes
- 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. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a picnic area are also featured at the luxury Te Karaka Lodge. 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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free uncovered self-parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Limo/town car service
Food and drink
- Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
- 1 restaurant
Things to do
- Bike parking
- Hiking/biking trails
- Outdoor pool
- Private picnics
- Spa services
- Yoga classes
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's games
- Outdoor pool
- Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
- Banquet hall
Guest services
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
Business services
- 24-hour business centre
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Spa
- Massages
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Step-free path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
- Books
- Communal living room
- Games
- Romance packages available
- Smoke-free property
- Stereo
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Bed sheets
- Heating
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Hairdryer
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Entertainment
- iPod dock
Food and drink
- Champagne service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
More
- Desk
- Individually decorated
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Safe
- Soundproofing
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 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
- 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
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).
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
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey
7 Jan 2025
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.
Lindsey
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joan
Travelled with family
12 Dec 2023
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.
Joan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023