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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)
Room with view
323 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View
Room with view
1346 square feet
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet)
Room with view
969 square feet
2 King Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View
Room with view
969 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet)
Room with view
969 square feet
2 King Beds 4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

When you stay at Castaways Resort in Lake Puketi, you'll be near the beach and 4 minutes by foot from Karioitahi Beach. This upscale hotel is 31.4 mi (50.5 km) from Rainbow's End and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Awhitu Regional Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a 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 hotel has 646 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Castaways Resort features a full-service spa. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Event facilities measuring 646 square feet (60 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Castaways Resort is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 34
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 86
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Full-service spa
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Conference space
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Year Built - 2004
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 60
  • Spa services on site
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space size (feet) - 646
  • Conference center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 25
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 3

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Castaways Resort offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower only
  • Stovetop
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 45
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 3
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Meal delivery service available

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

Castaways Resort has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Archery on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 6:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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 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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 6:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 2

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 20–40 per person
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Castaways Lodge Lake Puketi
  • Castaways Lake Puketi
  • Castaways Resort Lake Puketi
  • Castaways Resort Hotel
  • Castaways Resort Lake Puketi
  • Castaways Resort Hotel Lake Puketi

We should mention

Children 2 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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