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Kauri Lodge Karapiro

3.0 star property

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Balcony view
Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Courtyard
Terrace/patio
Comfort Studio, Multiple Beds, Mountain View | Living area | 40-cm TV with premium channels, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $137
$119 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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957 / 4 Taotaoroa Road, Karapiro, Waikato, 3496
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, The Red Barn
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • Hill view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Comfort Studio, Multiple Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Karapiro

With a stay at Kauri Lodge Karapiro in Karapiro, you'll be 7 mi (11.3 km) from Hobbiton Movie Set and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Lake Karapiro. .This aparthotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Maungatautari Ecological Island and 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Wairere Falls.

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Waikato River - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • The Red Barn - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Te Koutu Lake - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 16 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Green Dragon - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Shire's Rest - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Green Dragon Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Podium - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Karapiro Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro offers 2 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans.

Make yourself at home in one of the 2 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished patios. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (complimentary).
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with premium channels
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 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

Kauri Lodge Farmstay Karapiro
Kauri Farmstay Karapiro
Kauri Lodge Farmstay
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Karapiro
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Aparthotel
Kauri Lodge Karapiro Aparthotel Karapiro

Kauri Lodge Karapiro Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent location for Hobbiton visit, clean and well maintained. Easy check/checkout and gorgeous views.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved our stay here
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Only about 25 minutes from Hobbiton, which made it a great place to crash after the evening banquet tour. We arrived rather late and it was quite dark. When we woke up in the morning and saw the view we were blown away. Gorgeous spot with comfy beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless & comfortable suite. Friendly owners. Beautiful location. Appreciated the food stables. Very well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bhathiya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is fabulous. Comfortable spacious rooms. It is maintained in well manner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Søren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
location location location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalese

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Super cute studio with great view of the beautiful hills. Close to Hobbiton :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful location amongst the farms with a single unit. Very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely homely and comfortable accommodation and very helpful and attentive hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florencio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly hosts and property was in excellent condition and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming - and we were even able to check in early. The place is in a nice quiet spot on a farm just a 15 minute drive from Hobbiton. Perfect location to stay if visiting there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent spot before or after Hobbiton
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice and spacious place. Very comfy.

This was a great place with several cozy touches. Great place to stay if you are going to Hobbiton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place with all comforts of home. Hosts were great and it was very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Soli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shona is a welcoming host, and the accommodation is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This is an amazing property perfect for a travelling family. Many lovely extra touches including heated blankets, toys, and a full kitchen. It feels like you have just stepped into the Shire complete with a very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful and apartment is super spacious and well supplied with everything you need to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this property and our host. Well stocked unit, comfortable beds, great views!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Owners were very pleasant to visit with. They looked out to keep us provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely, well kept and super clean studio appt. Our hosts were very welcoming to us, and knowledgable about the local area attractions. The studio is set in the rolling hills, and is a real farm-stay gem. Continental breakfast supplies are in the studio so you can have breakfast whenever you like. Well stocked pantry and kitchen too. Lots of parking should you need it. If we come back to NZ at some point, we will come back here again :) Fyi...it really is a great base to travel around the local area. ( Hobbiton is less than 15 mins away).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Beautiful place! Perfect for our family of 6 before heading to hobbiton . Enjoyed our night here. Great views lovely hosts . So very kind to our children .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHU TING

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is clean, quiet, and with an awesome view! Very close to Hobbiton.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

oluwaseun

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The environment is surreal, relaxing, green. Just what we were looking for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Shona was a great host and we loved the view including the sunrise! Beautiful landscape
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What an amazing place to stay in New Zealand. It is closely situated in the middle of a bunch of great destinations. Shona and David were excellent hosts. I would absolutely stay with them again. Best, Kristen and Edward
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025