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4.9 of 5 guest rating
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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)
Room with view
30 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View
Room with view
125 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet)
Room with view
90 square metres
2 King Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View
Room with view
90 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet)
Room with view
90 square metres
2 King Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Castaways Resort in Lake Puketi, you'll be near the beach and 4 minutes by foot from Karioitahi Beach. This upscale hotel is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Rainbow's End and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Awhitu Regional Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Lake Puketi? This hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 25
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Spa services on site
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2004
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 646
  • Conference space size (meters) - 60
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 3
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 34
  • Registration desk height (centimetres) - 86

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 45
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe
  • Meal delivery service available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Castaways Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to do

  • Archery on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 20–40 per person
  • 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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