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Castaways Resort

Property class: 5 and above

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A coastal building with a balcony overlooking the sea at sunset.
Two champagne flutes on a wooden table with a white napkin, set against a sunset view through a balcony railing.
A coastal property with multiple houses on a hillside, overlooking the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of a landscape.
A spacious restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and large windows offering ocean views.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Spa
The current price is $128
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Explore the area

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685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683
  • Place, Karioitahi Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Spookers
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Auckland Botanical Gardens
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet)

A modern living room with a large gray sectional sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling with skylights.

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet)

A modern kitchen with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a dining area with a view.

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 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Room

Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

View all photos for Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

A modern kitchen with a large island, dining area with chairs, a sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean.

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

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About this property

Castaways Resort

5-star Lake Puketi aparthotel with restaurant
At Castaways Resort, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the aparthotel's full-service spa. 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 hair dryer, and a shower. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lake Puketi aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Bersantai Day Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples 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 select days.
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 luxury 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 and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Castaways Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Black sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

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

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
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • 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 on-site 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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

Property class

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

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. 255 out of 392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 392 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, peaceful, great views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Beautiful view very nice rooms great staff
View from our room
Sunset from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Villas were stunning. Looks out over the beach. Breakfasts were fab and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great service, beautiful location and an awesome villa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot, very quiet, great room/villa, Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing property. We stayed in the two bedroom, 2 bathroom unit with full kitchen and family room and were very comfortable. The accommodations were modern and clean. We really appreciated the washer and dryer in the unit. The view of Karioitahi beach was incredible. We really enjoyed our two night stay and would definitely return if back in Auckland area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful, personalised service, spacious room, stunning rooms, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and beautiful views!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Priceless serene view, always a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The place is perfect for a quiet and relaxing weekend getaway. The staff were very helpful. We like the food (both dinner - Castaway Market fish, chocolate decadent and breakfast buffet). We can't get enough to enjoy the beautiful sunset from our villa. We will come back with our friends and family 😊 . Hopefully, next time there will be a restaurant at the villas and some activities in the resort.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Gorgeous space and incredible ocean views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the black sand beach from the room. The bed was so comfortable, I had the best nights sleep. Highly recommend taking the walking track up top to the lookout at sunset, it was breathtaking. Breakfast buffet was delicious, load of options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We stayed one night at Castaways and loved the beautiful, peaceful location away from town. The view from our studio was wonderful! The room was excellent with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast is a must – the buffet was really good. The only downside is no direct beach access; you have to walk a couple of hundred metres down the road without a footpath, so watch out for cars. Overall, it was a lovely stay and we’d happily recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely room, clean and the view was amazing. Yummy breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great. Lovely water view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We booked the two bedroom Chalet. The view was amazing. Rooms were good size. Beds were comfortable. The chalets do need to be renovated however. It does look a bit run down. The TV is also on a high angle making it uncomfortable to watch anything. Other than that it was a good weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view! Loved that there was a washer and dryer in our room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful room very clean perfectly appointed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room. Great breakfast, appreciated al the in room amneitites
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The VIEW - amazing. Peaceful, gorgeous property.
spa
sunset from balcony of chalet 17
we did this!
view of beach and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Villa bedroom was fantastic, wonderful view, clean and new. Little fridge was very cold which is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026