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Castaways Resort

Beach aparthotel with a full-service spa and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Balcony
Exterior
Breakfast area
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
CA $216
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683
  • Place, Karioitahi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Awhitu Regional Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Waiuku Sports Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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About the area

Lake Puketi

Lake Puketi is home to Castaways Resort. Awhitu Regional Park and Karioitahi Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipipi Bird Park and Wrights Watergardens.
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What's nearby

  • Karioitahi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Waiuku Sports Park - 21 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Rainbow's End - 59 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

  • Pukekohe Station - 37 min drive
  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shires - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Karma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Alba - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪LK Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oha Cafe - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Castaways Resort

Beach aparthotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as massage/treatment rooms or barbecue grills. Each apartment has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. For a bit of entertainment, an LCD TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a fridge and a microwave.
Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bersantai Day Spa has massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s) and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Laundry
Spa

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 20 to 40 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 30 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Castaways Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Castaways Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castaways Resort located?

Situated in Lake Puketi, this beach aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Karioitahi Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park and Massey Park. Waiuku Health Plus and War Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

Castaways Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray - Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great peaceful place to wind down and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome holiday break away with amazing views and friendly staff. Very peaceful and good for the soul. Will gladly recommend this resort and will be making this my one-stop quick breakaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, well designed chalets inside and for privacy with view outside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real hidden gem outside of Auckland, felt like an island on its own and the name Castaways really live up to its name with amazing views. The Villa was exceptional clean and the service from reception to everyone was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siosiua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yeah very nice place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing waterfront getaway, only an hour away from Auckland!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, will come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful location and great dining

10/10 Excellent

Poulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ett underbart härligt hideaway ställe.

Detta var ett fantastiskt boende för oss som ville komma bort och njuta av lugnet. Fantastisk utsikt och boende i nya fräscha små villor. Bra restaurang och väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam personal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castaways Resort was wonderful. The chalet was clean, comfortable, and had a wonderful view of the sea. The restaurant was good and had a great variety for breakfast. It is out of the way, but if you’re looking for someplace remote and quiet, this place is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The restaurant is very for the breakfast, very small amount of options for vegans or vegetarians. There is definitely a room for improvement for the restaurant. Otherwise we loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the fact that the property manager addressed our concerns promptly and provided solutions. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious abode. Amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Check was easy and prompt. Friendly staff. Asked for an accessible unit and this was no problem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location overlooking the Tasman Sea Trendy buildings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
View was amazing but that is probably it. The rooms were a little outdated but the overall stay was good. Hotel breakfast was average, with small selection of hot food, bread and dessert. Check-out was annoying as there was only one person at the counter, so if the person at the front of the queue had an issue to resolve, everyone else had to wait. There were multiple teams who had major issues with room service so had to stand there for over 20 minutes just to hand over the keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Col

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room service food was cold for which I received only a 20% discount!!! Should have been free. Trying to reach anyone in the resort via the phone system was a nightmare. I would never go to this resort ever again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juliet Mavis

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Aesthetic

View was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot, quite quiet so I guess we were lucky. Cool West Coast beach with tons of activity going on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Came back for our anniversary (we got married here 8 years ago). Only downfall was we were in a 1 bedroom unit joined to a villa, the bedroom had no kitchen facilities, no coffee and no cutlery other than teaspoons. But we would stay here again and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fetaia'i

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location, especially just a little outside of the city. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unusual hotel by a black sand beach with an ocean view with a range of accommodation going up a steep hill. Quiet, wind blown and can be sunny depending on the changing weather with views of the Tasman Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025