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Castaways Resort

4.0 star property

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Balcony
Full breakfast for a fee
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
LCD TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
$165
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

Room options

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

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

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet) | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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 Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet) | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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) | 3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

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

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Three Bedroom VIlla

  • Sleeps 6

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Castaways Resort

4-star Lake Puketi apartments with balconies
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as massage/treatment rooms and 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 like a refrigerator and a microwave.
Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

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.
Castaways Resort features a full-service spa. Dining options at the aparthotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include a conference center. This beach aparthotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Castaways Resort is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Castaways Resort has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa treatment rooms

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Crib: NZD 30 per stay

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: NZD 20 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (646 square feet of space)
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Archery

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 25 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Garden

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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
Cribs (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 percent

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 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castaways Lodge Lake Puketi
Castaways Lake Puketi
Castaways Resort Lake Puketi
Castaways Resort Hotel
Castaways Resort Lake Puketi
Castaways Resort Hotel Lake Puketi

Castaways Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 326 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Traveled with partner
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

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Traveled with partner
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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray - Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Farhana

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

8/10 Good

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highs and Lows.

A bit of difficulty navigating to and from site. Reception staff was preoccupied with text messages to notice our presence. Check-in delayed by an hour and a half because room not serviced. Free non-alcoholic drink voucher offered while we waited down at the restaurant. Restaurant staff wonderful evening and at breakfast. Staff driving us to and from our room, car park and restaurant were super friendly. These staff were most apologetic about some of the reception issues we had both at check in and not being able ring for a buggy to take us to breakfast. Accommodation was fabulous. It was high up the hill and our car was parked even further up the hill so had to schedule staff to transport us around the property. Breathtaking views. Very spacious with separate lounge, dining kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and cloth washing machine & dryer in passage behind cupboard doors. Lots of cupboard solace. Kitchen well equipped for cooking nd preparing meals. A very relaxing stay, just what we needed after a hectic two weeks in New Zealand. Meals at the Restaurant both day and night were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
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

Alpana

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with group
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

Corrie Rebecca

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! The villa was like new inside, super clean and comfortable. Great views of the sunrise, sunset and the stars and moon. Make sure to replan golf cart pick ups before 8 am. Only other issue I had was asking to cancel or move 2 days (over a month and a half before the trip) to a sister property, they said they were fully booked so I would have to cancel the entire stay and try to rebook again for the new dates I wanted. I even offered to stay at a sister property in areas where excursions that had been booked and were several hours away.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, Washington

Traveled with family
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

Shivani, Auckland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castaways is a fantastic property to stay at. The location, the views from our chalet, were all incredible! Deepak at the reception was very accommodating and most helpful with our queries and requests. If you want to truly unwind and relax, then this resort is an absolute must!! The best part is that you can arrive here (from Auckland) in an hour and feel like you’re so far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. 👍🤗
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ingrid

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
More than a view is needed for a pleasant stay. To classify the property as a resort is a stretch. Calling and waiting for a golf buggy to take you everywhere, including to your car is ridiculous. Also, the villas are not properly sound proofed to rent to two different sets of guests. Worst of all, the cleaning services were completely unreliable. We were even told we had to be in the villa when cleaners came. We didn’t travel 12,000km to sit in a room waiting for the cleaners to come! As beautiful as the view is, we can’t recommend the Castaways Resort for more than a one night stay.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best resort with spectacular views. I am glad we stayed over here for our Valentine's day. Beautiful ocean view from top of the hill, we got magnificent sun set. Very few negatives, there was a glass bottle with cigarette butts in it in the gallery, the water kettle was rusted. Other than this we loved this property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma, One Tree Point

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, will come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great two bedroom suite with two bathrooms attached however shower was old and couldn’t adjust or remove head piece. Birds nesting in wall and made noises in the night and chirping early in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet Mavis

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Aesthetic

View was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024