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Located in Mangakino in the Waikato region, Lake Maraetai Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A sun terrace can be found at the lodge, along with a shared lounge.

Taupo Airport is 61 km away. Big open shared spaces made it easy to navigate. All of the amenities were new or great condition. The bedroom had all we needed and the shared bathroom spaces were modern and very clean.

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9.1
Superb
317 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

Boasting a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities, The Dome Waikino provides accommodation in Waikino with free WiFi and mountain views. Featuring free private parking, the lodge is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and cycling. This is a magical place! Everything is perfect! The owner is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. The view and the stars are just perfect!

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9.4
Superb
123 reviews
Price from
US$96
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, WoodyHanger Lodge provides accommodation in Whitianga with free WiFi and sea views. Providing free private parking, the 5-star lodge is 35 km from Cathedral Cove. Everything about the WoodyHanger Lodge exceeded our expectations. Warren and Carol greeted us warmly upon our arrival, delivered delicious breakfasts each morning, restocked our supplied throughout the stay, and provided excellent recommendations. We cannot recommend this enough!

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9.8
Exceptional
121 reviews
Price from
US$173
per night

Located in Whangamata, 1.9 km from Whangamata Beach, Amazing Kiwi Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation features a hot tub. The studio unit was private but has good access to the owner's facilities like the spa and the pool. We were given a BBQ set for our cooking in front of the unit, which was just great! The surroundings have a mature and immaculate garden. Claire and Ralph were welcoming and helpful. I would definitely recommend my friends to stay here at Whangamata.

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9.5
Exceptional
117 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

Located in Karapiro in the Waikato region and Mystery Creek Events Centre reachable within 28 km, Kauri Lodge Karapiro provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. Lovely spacious accommodation. Very peaceful and beautiful setting in the country. Was perfect for our family stay for a wedding at The Red Barn. Shona is a wonderful host.

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9.1
Superb
185 reviews
Price from
US$133
per night

Featuring garden views, Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat in Whitianga features accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, water sports facilities and barbecue facilities. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. From the moment you arrive at Wairua lodge, you will know that you have just made the best decision in booking this retreat. The hosts have created a most beautiful and welcoming environment for their guests. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the children didn't want to leave. The breakfast provisions were delicious and plentiful with lots of items were locally sourced (fresh eggs from their own chickens - yum!). We originally had a tour booked our of Whitianga that was cancelled due to high winds. It truly was a blessing, because it meant we got to spend a whole day enjoying this beautiful spot, relaxing and rejuvenating. We enjoyed the night sky spa, the bath house, the rainforest walks, cooking on the feuerring, toasting marshmallows and just spending time together in this beautiful spot. The hosts Debbie and Ernst have really thought of everything, with provisions of walking shoes, gumboots and shovels for Hot Water Beach. We stayed in the self-contained Kiwi cabin and it was amazing, but the site also had the most beautiful and clean communal kitchen I have seen in my travels. The directions were great and everything was well signed so it was easy to find. I would highly recommend you include this place as an item on your itinerary, not just a place to lay your head at night as you trip around the North Island.

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9.9
Exceptional
272 reviews
Price from
US$150
per night

Featuring mountain views, Highland Lodge in Waikino features accommodation, a garden and a terrace.

There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with bathrobes.

Guests at the lodge can enjoy a continental breakfast. Max is a great host, but it sounds like his boss drives him pretty hard,(he probably needs the structure). Lovely home with comfortable rooms overlooking a beautiful setting. It's a little slice of heaven.

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9.6
Exceptional
49 reviews
Price from
US$162
per night

The lodge features a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a fridge, a dishwasher and a microwave and there is shower with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Mystery Creek Events Centre is 45 km from the lodge, while Garden Place Hamilton is 27 km away. Hamilton Airport is 35 km from the property. ‘Do it yourself’ breakfast was just right! Everything we needed.. The trails on the farm, including a beautiful river path, were a real bonus!

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9.7
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. If you look for tranquility and quietness you found the right place. Nicely located in a park-like landscape it is the place to withdraw from it all. The hosts are lovely taking care of everything. Enjoy!

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9.7
Exceptional
52 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

Situated in Cambridge in the Waikato region and Mystery Creek Events Centre reachable within 32 km, Lakeview Lodge Karapiro features accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. It is by far the MOST AMAZING property I have stayed . Right from the warm host, the stunning location, the cleanliness of the place…. Everything is outstanding !! Lovely garden, Linen , amenities, connectivity to the different attractions … it was just perfect for us! It’s ideal for families and even more fabulous for couples !! The host is fabulous and friendly, very prompt to respond to anything we needed. Her suggestions of good Italian places for dinner was spot on!

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9.2
Superb
37 reviews
Price from
US$347
per night

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