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Castaways Resort

Luxury aparthotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe

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Balcony
Exterior
Breakfast area
Balcony view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
£121
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683
  • Place, Karioitahi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
  • Place, Auckland Ferry Terminal
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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

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

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

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

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

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

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One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

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Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room

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

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Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Three Bedroom VIlla

  • Sleeps 6

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King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

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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
  • Rainbow's End - 55 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 55 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Alba - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Karma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Green Mango Thai Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Shires - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Castaways Resort

Luxury 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 provides a coffee/tea maker and free tea bags/instant coffee, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hairdryer and a shower. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

This Lake Puketi aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Payment types at the property

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

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, 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 luxury aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Karioitahi Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park and Massey Park. War Memorial Park and Brookesmith Drive Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Castaways Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 350 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good getaway option for aucklanders
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

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

Ray - Tanya

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

8/10 Good

Monique

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

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

8/10 Good

Vannessa

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Perfect Getaway

It was truly an amazing experience. One of the most beautiful and pleasant moments of my life. The people, the villa, the food, and the view were all worth while. I hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Jemma

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

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

Aaliyah

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

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

stuart

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

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

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

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing and the views from the balcony are just stunning- even when it rains
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great for a weekend getaway!

Great stay. We stay over there every year around the time of my birthday. Beautiful views, quiet, secluded and the restaurant is really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and setting
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

Jitender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. So beautiful and scenic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyungbae

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

Good place for relax

Beautiful and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a perfect stay.. no comments
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023