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Castaways Resort

5.0 star property

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Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
LCD TV
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683
  • Place, Karioitahi Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Tower
  • Place, Eden Park
  • Airport, Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet) | Living area

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet) | Dining room

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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LCD TV

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Balcony view

Standard Room

  • Ocean view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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LCD TV

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Three Bedroom VIlla

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Lake Puketi

With a stay at Castaways Resort in Lake Puketi, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Karioitahi Beach and Awhitu Regional Park. .This beach aparthotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Massey Park and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Waiuku Health Plus.
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What's nearby

  • Karioitahi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rainbow's End - 55 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 55 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Castaways Resort

Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lake Puketi aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The aparthotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Lake Puketi? This aparthotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Castaways Resort has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: NZD 20 to 40 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • 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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Wedding services
  • Weekly housekeeping

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 30 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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, 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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

Castaways Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 364 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 364 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 364 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 364 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 364 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, clean and the view was amazing. Yummy breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The VIEW - amazing. Peaceful, gorgeous property.
spa
sunset from balcony of chalet 17
we did this!
view of beach and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely MAJESTIC!!! We stayed in a 1 bedroom Villa and that itself was a vacation. The view was absolutely stunning. Waking up and having coffee on the huge balcony was like out of a dream. The service was phenomenal, the communication was phenomenal and might I say this price was phenomenal! My wife and I highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liangqiu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing Stay at Castaways Resort! I was really looking forward to my stay at Castaways Resort, but unfortunately the experience was far from what I expected. There was no daily housekeeping service, no fresh towels, no trash removal, nothing. For the price of the stay, that’s simply unacceptable. We requested towels and they were never delivered. The room itself was also very disappointing. There was no dresser or usable storage, which made it difficult to unpack, and the balcony had no furniture, so it was basically unusable. It felt unfinished and not at all like what was advertised for a “5 star resort”. The bed didn’t even have a fitted sheet. To make matters worse, I requested a call from the general manager twice, and never received any kind of response. The lack of communication and customer service was extremely frustrating. The only positive was the view. The restaurant was underwhelming at best. Overall, I left feeling extremely let down and would not recommend Castaways Resort based on this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shivani, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

krishan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good getaway option for aucklanders
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect Getaway

It was truly an amazing experience. One of the most beautiful and pleasant moments of my life. The people, the villa, the food, and the view were all worth while. I hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
View was amazing but that is probably it. The rooms were a little outdated but the overall stay was good. Hotel breakfast was average, with small selection of hot food, bread and dessert. Check-out was annoying as there was only one person at the counter, so if the person at the front of the queue had an issue to resolve, everyone else had to wait. There were multiple teams who had major issues with room service so had to stand there for over 20 minutes just to hand over the keys.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Col

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room service food was cold for which I received only a 20% discount!!! Should have been free. Trying to reach anyone in the resort via the phone system was a nightmare. I would never go to this resort ever again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome holiday break away with amazing views and friendly staff. Very peaceful and good for the soul. Will gladly recommend this resort and will be making this my one-stop quick breakaway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real hidden gem outside of Auckland, felt like an island on its own and the name Castaways really live up to its name with amazing views. The Villa was exceptional clean and the service from reception to everyone was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray - Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great peaceful place to wind down and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is very for the breakfast, very small amount of options for vegans or vegetarians. There is definitely a room for improvement for the restaurant. Otherwise we loved our stay. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check was easy and prompt. Friendly staff. Asked for an accessible unit and this was no problem
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the fact that the property manager addressed our concerns promptly and provided solutions. Excellent customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Highs and Lows.

A bit of difficulty navigating to and from site. Reception staff was preoccupied with text messages to notice our presence. Check-in delayed by an hour and a half because room not serviced. Free non-alcoholic drink voucher offered while we waited down at the restaurant. Restaurant staff wonderful evening and at breakfast. Staff driving us to and from our room, car park and restaurant were super friendly. These staff were most apologetic about some of the reception issues we had both at check in and not being able ring for a buggy to take us to breakfast. Accommodation was fabulous. It was high up the hill and our car was parked even further up the hill so had to schedule staff to transport us around the property. Breathtaking views. Very spacious with separate lounge, dining kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom and cloth washing machine & dryer in passage behind cupboard doors. Lots of cupboard solace. Kitchen well equipped for cooking nd preparing meals. A very relaxing stay, just what we needed after a hectic two weeks in New Zealand. Meals at the Restaurant both day and night were delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing waterfront getaway, only an hour away from Auckland!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025