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Located in Mangakino in the Waikato region, Lake Maraetai Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A sun terrace can be found at the lodge, along with a shared lounge.

Taupo Airport is 61 km away. Big open shared spaces made it easy to navigate. All of the amenities were new or great condition. The bedroom had all we needed and the shared bathroom spaces were modern and very clean.

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9.1
Superb
318 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Boasting a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, The Dome Waikino provides accommodation in Waikino with free WiFi and mountain views. Featuring free private parking, the lodge is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and cycling. Magical setting! Wonderful place to relax and unwind. Hope to return!

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9.4
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, WoodyHanger Lodge provides accommodation in Whitianga with free WiFi and sea views. Providing free private parking, the 5-star lodge is 35 km from Cathedral Cove. Great host and very knowledgeable

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9.8
Exceptional
123 reviews
Price from
US$172
per night

Located in Whangamata, 1.9 km from Whangamata Beach, Amazing Kiwi Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation features a hot tub. The host's were incredible and the property was amazing.

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9.5
Exceptional
114 reviews
Price from
US$141
per night

Located in Karapiro in the Waikato region and Mystery Creek Events Centre reachable within 28 km, Kauri Lodge Karapiro provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. It was a perfect location for an early morning Hobbiton visit and the view over the hills was amazing.

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9.1
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$132
per night

Featuring garden views, Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat in Whitianga features accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. From the moment you arrive at Wairua lodge, you will know that you have just made the best decision in booking this retreat. The hosts have created a most beautiful and welcoming environment for their guests. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the children didn't want to leave. The breakfast provisions were delicious and plentiful with lots of items were locally sourced (fresh eggs from their own chickens - yum!). We originally had a tour booked our of Whitianga that was cancelled due to high winds. It truly was a blessing, because it meant we got to spend a whole day enjoying this beautiful spot, relaxing and rejuvenating. We enjoyed the night sky spa, the bath house, the rainforest walks, cooking on the feuerring, toasting marshmallows and just spending time together in this beautiful spot. The hosts Debbie and Ernst have really thought of everything, with provisions of walking shoes, gumboots and shovels for Hot Water Beach. We stayed in the self-contained Kiwi cabin and it was amazing, but the site also had the most beautiful and clean communal kitchen I have seen in my travels. The directions were great and everything was well signed so it was easy to find. I would highly recommend you include this place as an item on your itinerary, not just a place to lay your head at night as you trip around the North Island.

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9.9
Exceptional
267 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

Featuring mountain views, Highland Lodge in Waikino features accommodation, a garden and a terrace.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with bathrobes.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. the location is absolutely incredible - really beautiful lodge with all necessary amenities. Great opportunities to walk in the immediate neighborhood and to explore the gold-mining past of the region. The hosts, Max and Shelly were terrific and we had great conversations -- this helped us to better understand the "kiwi-ness" ... thx for that Max and Shelly !!!

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9.6
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
US$161
per night

The lodge features a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave and there is shower with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Mystery Creek Events Centre is 45 km from the lodge, while Garden Place Hamilton is 27 km away. Hamilton Airport is 35 km from the property. Exceptional accommodation! Beautiful countryside setting. Lovely host. Highly recommended!

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9.6
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
US$115
per night

Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Absolutely amazing stay. The oven was easy to start and heat the lodge. The food provided was delicious and homemade. Alli was super kind. We had a great stay

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9.7
Exceptional
48 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

Situated in Cambridge in the Waikato region and Mystery Creek Events Centre reachable within 32 km, Lakeview Lodge Karapiro features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. The beautiful spectacular view from the apartment !

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9.2
Superb
36 reviews
Price from
US$385
per night

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