With a stay at Kauri Lodge Karapiro in Karapiro, you'll be 7 mi (11.3 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lake Karapiro. .This aparthotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Maungatautari Ecological Island and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Wairere Falls.
Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 17 min drive - 19.2 km
Cambridge Raceway - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
St. Peter's School - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
Hobbiton Movie Set - 25 min drive - 12.6 km
Hamilton Gardens - 33 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Green Dragon - 27 min drive
The Shire's Rest - 22 min drive
Green Dragon Inn - 23 min drive
Karapiro Cafe - 8 min drive
The Red Barn
About this property
Kauri Lodge Karapiro
Aparthotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Hobbiton Movie Set
Kauri Lodge Karapiro offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.
Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Family friendly
Free cot
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Dining
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-cm TV with premium channels
Books
Games
Video library
Outdoor areas
Furnished patio
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
24-hour front desk
Iron/ironing board
Luggage storage
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
Fire extinguisher
General
2 units
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
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
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 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
Kauri Lodge Farmstay Karapiro
Kauri Farmstay Karapiro
Kauri Lodge Farmstay
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Karapiro
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Aparthotel
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Aparthotel Karapiro
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 110 reviews
10 - Excellent
91
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 110 reviews
8 - Good
13
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 110 reviews
6 - Okay
5
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 110 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
oluwaseun
18 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The environment is surreal, relaxing, green. Just what we were looking for
What an amazing place to stay in New Zealand. It is closely situated in the middle of a bunch of great destinations. Shona and David were excellent hosts. I would absolutely stay with them again. Best, Kristen and Edward
The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming - and we were even able to check in early. The place is in a nice quiet spot on a farm just a 15 minute drive from Hobbiton. Perfect location to stay if visiting there.
Thank you for being great hosts. We arrived a little after hour and was accommodated and given a small tour of the apartment. The property was clean and large with views overlooking the pasture and farmland. It was always nice and quiet. Appreciate the breakfast items prepared although we did not get to fully utilize it.
Shona was a great host and we loved the view including the sunrise! Beautiful landscape
Malik
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
DAVID
10 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Owners were very pleasant to visit with. They looked out to keep us provisioned.
DAVID
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Travelled with family
22 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful place! Perfect for our family of 6 before heading to hobbiton . Enjoyed our night here. Great views lovely hosts . So very kind to our children .
Friendly hosts and property was in excellent condition and comfortable!
Florencio
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alexander
Travelled with partner
15 Jan 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
If you would like to stay at a working cattle farm, then this is for you, as you can observe various farm animals from a distance, and appreciate the peacefulness of the land.
Closest to Hobbiton (15 minute drive or less).
Perfect place to stay for visiting Hobbiton, especially if you're doing the evening banquet. The studio unit was spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet in a lovely rural setting. Breakfast items are also provided
We stayed in an apartment the size of a house! Pretty garden flowers. Large sized rooms. Kitchen with some amenities. Not many outlets and none in the bathroom with the miiror. There’s no place to plug in a hair dryer.
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lynnette
11 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lynnette
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon
Travelled with family
7 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Shona and David are lovely thoughtful hosts. They apartment and gardens are beautifully kept. The view spectacular. So close to Hobbiton, 14 minutes away. Perfect! Highly recommend