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Karamea Hotel

3.0 star property
Colonial hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Garden
Exterior
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Waverly St and Wharf Road, Karamea, 7893
  • Karamea Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kahurangi National Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oparara Arch
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Self-Contained Two Bedroom

Self-Contained Two Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 69 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Self-Contained One Bedroom

Self-Contained One Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
TV
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Front of property

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Queen Studio

Queen Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Queen + Single Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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King / Triple Studio

King / Triple Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Karamea

At Karamea Hotel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Karamea Beach and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Kahurangi National Park. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and luggage storage. .With a stay at this 3-property class Karamea hotel, you'll be 23.2 km (14.4 mi) from Oparara Arch and 23.5 km (14.6 mi) from Moria Gate Arch.

What's nearby

  • Karamea Estuary Walk - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Karamea Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kahurangi National Park - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Oparara Arch - 59 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Moria Gate Arch - 60 min drive - 26.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverstone Karamea - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Karamea Hotel

Colonial hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Karamea Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Karamea hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1876
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Karamea Hotel offers 9 accommodations with DVD players and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1876
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Karamea Village
Karamea Village Hotel Hotel
Karamea Village Hotel Karamea
Karamea Village Hotel Hotel Karamea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karamea Hotel?

Karamea Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karamea Hotel?

As of 2 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karamea Hotel on 4 Aug 2025 start from AU$119.74, 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 Karamea Hotel?

Yep, Karamea Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Karamea Hotel?

The closest beach to Karamea Hotel is Karamea Beach (1.4 km).

Is Karamea Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Karamea Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karamea Hotel?

No, Karamea Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karamea Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Karamea Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Karamea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 82 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value for money. Ideally located for Heaphy track and Oparara Arches. The pub was great for a drink and dinner. Could do with an upgrade to the shower as it made the entire bathroom wet.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Karamea

Classic New Zealand country hotel. Comfortable, motel style rooms. Meals available in bar or dining room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic pub offers character and comfort in an isolated region. Great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stat

Clean and comfortable. The staff where friendly and very helpful. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Great service and food. Handy to beach and river and not far from shop and coffee. Big roomy unit with outdoor table and chairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is dated but price reflects that. I love the place. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A comfortable Stay

A comfortable room with a homely feel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and great food!

Wonderful family trip. The area had some great hikes and the food at the hotel pub was really good. We ate there both nights and were all happy! Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Very ruggard beautiful place. So quiet and peaceful. Locals super friendly.....great place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zz
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great apartment for 4 of us doing the Heaphy. Good pub food, super friendly people, left our car while on track. Easy place to start from
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that our dogs could stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Had a good two night stay..room was very good meals were excellent.staff were excellent nothing was a bother..they were all pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friednly easy going staff - lovely area with beautiful remote places to explore
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

RALPH

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice character older hotel. Our unit was spacious but not the latest in decor. What we really liked was our meal - good value and presented promptly and tasted divine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Post Heaphy Track accommodation. Great staff and fantastic pub. Accommodation was clean with lovely garden outlook, although dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient spot as logistics stop for the Heaphy Track. Great pub and recommend the whitebait fritters! Motel room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Warwick

Travelled with partner
Large comfortable room with a view of the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024