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Castaways Resort

4.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe

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Balcony
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Full breakfast for a fee
LCD TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$300
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Three Bedroom VIlla

  • Sleeps 6

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Two Bedroom Chalet

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

Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Lake Puketi

At Castaways Resort, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Karioitahi Beach and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Awhitu Regional Park. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .Each apartment features cable TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. An iron/ironing board, a desk and free toiletries are also available. .A relaxing day at Bersantai Day Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The aparthotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 646 square feet (60 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Lake Puketi aparthotel include Massey Park and Waiuku Health Plus.
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What's nearby

  • Karioitahi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Awhitu Regional Park - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Waiuku Sports Park - 21 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Rainbow's End - 59 min drive - 59.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Castaways Resort

Beach aparthotel with full-service spa and coffee shop/cafe
Castaways Resort offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this aparthotel measures 646 square feet (60 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Castaways Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Lake Puketi aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 646 sq ft of conference space
  • 60 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2004
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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.

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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 transport

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

Family friendly

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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 centre (646 square foot 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 lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
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 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. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Castaways Resort?

Castaways Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways Resort?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways Resort on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$300.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Castaways Resort?

Yep, Castaways Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Castaways Resort?

Yep, Castaways Resort is a short 4-minute walk from Karioitahi Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Castaways Resort?

Yep, Bersantai Day Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

What makes Castaways Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Castaways Resort.

Is Castaways Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Castaways Resort is a hit with families.

Does Castaways Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is offered at Castaways Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Castaways Resort?

No, Castaways Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Castaways Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Castaways Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Castaways Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.