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Carrington Estate

4-star property
109 Matai Bay Road, Karkari Peninsula, Northland 1800 796 370
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4.4 out of 5
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"The property is in a stunning location. The villas are in a run down condition with power points that don't work and when I arrived I had to fix the b ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 03 Oct 2023

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Karkari Peninsula awaits you at Carrington Estate. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Carrington Golf Course and Karikari Peninsula within a 30-minute walk. Highlights at this beach hotel include a winery, a golf course, and a nearby private beach.

A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The restaurant, Carrington Restaurant, is open for breakfast and dinner. Calypso Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and gym plus access to golf lessons. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room, a conference center, and a business center. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

With a stay at this 4-star Karkari Peninsula hotel, you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Perehipe Beach and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Tokerau Beach.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$208* Per night/room 26 Apr. - 27 Apr.

Superior Room, Resort View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Premium Villa

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Carrington Estate ratings based on 51 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Carrington Estate

Everyone (21) Couples (17) Family (12)
5 out of 5

Posted by on 10 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

11 Feb. 2024 by CE

Hi Lorraine,Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us at Carrington Estate, hopefully we will see you back soon!

1 out of 5

Posted by on 7 Jan. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

13 Jan. 2024 by CE

Hello Jasmine,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met your expectations on this occasion. We set ourselves a high level to work to, and we will be addressing this with our team. The impact of the COVID years and consequential outcomes has meant Carrington Estate has been relatively isolated at many levels, combined with factors out of our hands such as government actions around hospitality and immigration, and the current economic factors. We have admittedly faced a bit of a struggle to deliver to that high standard we set, especially around this time of year when the area sees its highest visitor numbers over the Christmas and New Years period. It is always our intention to offer the best guest experience, and we hope that one day you are open to coming back and truly encounter a wonderful experience with us.

4 out of 5

Posted by on 9 Dec. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Dec. 2023 by Reservation

Thanks for staying with us and taking your precious time to review us. Your feedback certainly help us to provide better service what we known for.

4 out of 5
The property is in a stunning location. The villas are in a run down condition with power points that don't work and when I arrived I had to fix the blinds that noone had maintained. Worse was the state of the water which was literally brown, both hot and cold and wasn't safe to drink and dried out the skin after a shower. The swimming pool was cold. When we called reception it took about 5 minutes for an answer and sometimes there was no answer in the late afternoons. The breakfasts were unaffordable.

Posted by , from Auckland on 3 Oct. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Nov. 2023 by Carrington

Hello Jennifer,First of all, thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us—we really value your input and flagging up areas where we can further improve. I will be passing this on to our team for areas we can improve on and I am sorry to hear you experienced some disappointment during your stay with us. Regards,

3 out of 5
Staff very friendly and helpful.

Posted by on 30 Jan. 2023

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3 out of 5
The property is showing signs of ageing and just needs a freshen up and revamp in places

Posted by on 9 Mar. 2022

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5 out of 5
Fabulous setting. Gorgeous spacious rooms and the loveliest staff.. loved our stay and are already planning to go back:-)

Posted by on 17 May 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 May 2021 by - Team at Carrington Estate

Hi there, thank you for your wonderful review, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and can not wait to welcome you back! Until then, we'll keep the wine crisp and the staff friendly!

5 out of 5
Stunning views, super friendly and lovely service, delicious breakfast - looking forward to going back!

Posted by on 25 Apr. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Apr. 2021 by Carrington Estate

Thank you for your review. Please do join us again! There are so many more activities and services we'd love for you to experience and enjoy. Until then...

5 out of 5
A mecca for golfers or for those wanting an outstanding dining experience

Posted by on 11 Apr. 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

19 Apr. 2021 by Team at Carrington

We appreciate your raving review, thank you. We agree we're in a magical good place for adventurous golf and fresh paddock or sea-to-table dining experiences. Thank you for visiting, do join us again!

3 out of 5
Loved the size of the villa with 2 x verandahs and internal garage. The views were spectacular, a unique accommodation. Just such a shame it was so tired and unloved and our room wasnt serviced during our 7 day stay as promised

Posted by on 4 Jan. 2021

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21 Jan. 2021 by Reception Team

Good Afternoon, Thank you for taking the time to write us feedback. We are delighted to hear that for the most part, you enjoyed your stay with us. In regards to the servicing, we do apologies and have informed our housekeeping team of this. We hope to one day welcome you back. Kind Regards, Reception

About the Carrington Estate

Location 109 Matai Bay Road, Karkari Peninsula, Northland 0483

Property Features

Unwind on the private white sand beach, located just 2 kilometers away. Summer fun is a breeze at Carrington Estate, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course and enjoy amenities like an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. 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. This Colonial hotel also offers an attached winery, a fitness center, and a garden. Free self parking is available. This 4-star Karkari Peninsula hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2004
  • Winery on site
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Carrington Estate offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Carrington Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.

Calypso Bar - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this bar serves lunch and light fare. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Sports massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 40.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • No lifts
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 7:30 PM
  • Debit cards
  • UnionPay
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not 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 not available
  • 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
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 14–30 for adults, and NZD 14–30 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 40.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • Carrington Resort
  • Peppers Carrington
  • Peppers Carrington Kaitaia
  • Carrington Estate Hotel Karkari Peninsula
  • Peppers Carrington Resort Kaitaia
  • Carrington Hotel Kaitaia
  • Carrington Hotel North Island
  • Peppers Carrington Resort Kaitaia, New Zealand - North Island
  • Peppers Carrington Resort Kaitaia New Zealand - North Island
  • Peppers Carrington Resort Karkari Peninsula
  • Peppers Carrington Karkari Peninsula
  • Carrington Estate Hotel
  • Carrington Estate Karkari Peninsula
  • Carrington Estate Hotel
  • Carrington Estate Karkari Peninsula
  • Carrington Estate Hotel Karkari Peninsula

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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