Karaka Bay Lodge

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Balcony/Terrace, Dining area, Sea view
View (from property/room), Beach, Sea view
Property building, Garden, Mountain view
Seating area
Bed, towels
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8.7Excellent
(27 Ratings)
"best location!"
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8.7 / 10
Excellent(27 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Auckland Region

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this nature lodge rental

Offering sea views, Karaka Bay Lodge in Great Barrier Island has accommodations, a fitness center, a garden, a private beach area, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities at Karaka Bay Lodge

Free Parking
Non-smoking
Gym
Heating
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private beach access
Beach access
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Beach front
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

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Ratings and reviews

8.7 / 10
Excellent(27 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Feb 2026
A beautiful sanctuary in an amazing location. We had pre- booked our accommodation thankfully as we were caught like many in a DOC camp site in the middle of one of NZ’s wildest storms. We turned up before our check in time wet, cold and bedraggled! The staff kindly allowed us to check in then and there. It soon became our refuge and we quickly made the best of the bad weather. The staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly.
The rooms needed a mozzie net.
8 / 10Excellent·Jan 2026
Like the island, this location on that island was isolated. Plenty choice for bathing, fishing, hiking, etc.
Because of extreme weather conditions, no ferry or flights possible. After the 5 nights we had to book another night and spend a 7th night in the car because of the interrupted and changed ferry sailings. An unexpected experience.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
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6 / 10Average·Feb 2026
We had a mixed experience here. The room itself was fine and adequately clean, and overall it felt like good value for money. The views were also lovely from our cabin. Aside from these issues, I feel this accommodation has a lot of potential and could be a great option if there was a stricter hygiene/cleaning regime in shared spaces, enough pest control and clearer communication in the listing.
However, we had a bit of a bad time in the kitchen on our first morning. We saw a big dead rat in a trap under the cooker in the kitchen, and maggots on a chopping board, which understandably put us off our food and made us uncomfortable using the facilities. So much so that we actually ate out for breakfast and dinner the following day. We didn’t really encounter any staff or manager around to give them a heads up.. but two days later the rat was still unfortunately in the same place. I don’t like to leave these reviews but I think it’s important for others to know and hopefully this review will improve things for future guests. Also, we were unaware when we booked that the accommodation is part of a Christian community, which may be important information for some guests to know in advance.

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this nature lodge has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Karaka Bay Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Karaka Bay Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Karaka Bay Lodge?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free parking, non-smoking, gym, heating, and kitchen.