Te Karaka Lodge

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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Elegant Accommodation: Te Karaka Lodge in Port Waikato offers a 5-star farm stay experience with a private beach area, spa facilities, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy mountain views, a lush garden, and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The lodge features a modern restaurant serving local cuisine, a bar, and a games room. Additional facilities include a hot tub, yoga classes, film nights, walking tours, and hiking. Family rooms and an outdoor play area cater to all ages. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Fresh pastries and fruits are available daily. The restaurant offers dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Activities and Services: Guests can enjoy water sports, outdoor seating areas, and picnic spots. The property provides private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and free on-site parking. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service and facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Linh
Singapore Singapore
“Start to finish, we felt so pampered and cared for. Of the beaten track, this quiet and charming place was the ideal for a couple's getaway. Please do opt in for dinner, breakfast and the ATV farm tour. We loved our stay! Special thanks to Aaron,...”
Ruth
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing setting and beautifully appointed - loved the food, relaxation areas and swim spa.”
Hilary
New Zealand New Zealand
“Well thought out, spacious layout of Lodge and outdoor areas. Evening dining was exceptional. Attentive and helpful hosts. Enjoyed walking and farm tour. Remote, beautiful countryside.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a wonderful stay at Te Karaka Lodge, Aaron and Danielle were amazing hosts and Franz cooked very delicious food! It is isolated out in the countryside and exactly what we were looking for some time to unwind, it was amazing to see all the...”
Angela
Ireland Ireland
“It’s remote location , peaceful. Luxuriously appointed. Dominic’s food. Danielle’s and Aaron’s hospitality.”
Paul
New Zealand New Zealand
“Extremely comfortable and very relaxing. The team looked after us from start to finish and the food was fantastic”
Haiping
New Zealand New Zealand
“It’s brand new and everything is set up to very high standards. It’s very cozy and posh, very relaxing and also you know you will very well looked after. The food was amazing, you know the chef put a lot of thoughts into it when you tasted it.”
Lovely
United States United States
“This place is truly an oasis in the middle of such a beautiful part of the country. And from the moment you step out of your car, you are welcomed to an incredible stay by the most professional and warm staff I think I’ve ever met.”
Ivan
Canada Canada
“From the moment I arrived, I felt like an honorary guest. Danielle and Aaron were extremely gracious hosts. Fabulous facilities. The chef and his team prepared an amazing feast using only the best local ingredients. This was by far the one of the...”
Carrie
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Everything is perfect about this place. The road from Auckland to the property was a bit rocky but totally worth the trouble. It is such a quiet relaxing hideaway and this is what I have always envisioned of NZ. Aaron and Danielle are wonderful...”

Managed by Aaron & Danielle

Company review score: 9Based on 15,479 reviews from 20 properties
20 managed properties

Company information

We can't wait to welcome you to our little slice of heaven. We like you to come as new guests and leave as family. If you are looking for a true Kiwi experience in a beautiful location with great food, you have come to the right place ! If you have any special requests at all, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Property information

We are a brand new property located in between Auckland and Hamilton. We are the ideal relaxation spot if you are looking for an escape from the city for a few days or are looking to explore New Zealand for the first time. Our Beef and Lamb station is 600-hectares and our luxury Lodge sits right in the middle of it. Truly a unique and memorable experience.

Neighbourhood information

There are lots of hidden gems in the area. Most of our guests love going to Nikau Cafe and Caves for a woodfire pizza and a tour of the beautiful glow worm caves. There is also a nice waterfall walk, 15 minutes drive from us. The Lodge sits in the middle of a 600-hectare beef and lamb station and we have walking tracks for our guests. For those that love the beach, we are a 30 minute drive from a black sand, west coast beach and the sand dunes. We can help organize pottery classes, yoga workshops and trips to Raglan, the cute surfer town.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Te Karaka Lodge Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Te Karaka Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 100 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Te Karaka Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.