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Castaways Resort

4.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with a full-service spa and a coffee shop

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Castaways Resort offers a serene escape with soothing treatments. Enjoy sunbathing on the picturesque terrace, unwinding with massages and body scrubs at Bersantai Day Spa, or sipping coffee at the café. Practical amenities include laundry facilities and free self-parking.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is ￥20,922
￥24,060 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Room options

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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View (Chalet) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Studio, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Stylish Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette, Ocean View (Chalet) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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

One Bedroom Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedrooms Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

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

Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Three Bedroom VIlla

  • Sleeps 6

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Two Bedroom Chalet

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
2683, Auckland, Lake Puketi, 685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach

What's nearby

  • Karioitahi Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rainbow's End - 49 min drive - 59.5 km
  • Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre - 50 min drive - 60.2 km
  • Sylvia Park Shopping Center - 57 min drive - 71.7 km
  • Go Media Stadium - 61 min drive - 74.9 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
  • ‪LK Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Castaways Resort

Beach aparthotel with a full-service spa and a coffee shop
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as massage/treatment rooms and barbecue grills. Each apartment provides a coffee/tea maker and free tea bags/instant coffee, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with cable channels. Additional amenities include room service, a hair dryer, and a shower. Weekly housekeeping is available.
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.

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Crib: 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
  • Room service (limited hours)

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 center (646 square feet 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Wedding services

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Castaways Resort?

As of Dec 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways Resort on Jan 4, 2026 start from ￥20,922, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaways Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Castaways Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castaways Resort located?

Situated in Lake Puketi, this beach aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Karioitahi Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park and Massey Park. Waiuku Health Plus and War Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Castaways Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 337 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good getaway option for aucklanders
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

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

Ray - Tanya

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Siosiua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yeah very nice place to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location, well designed chalets inside and for privacy with view outside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frankco

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

8/10 Good

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful location and great dining

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, will come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Castaways Resort was wonderful. The chalet was clean, comfortable, and had a wonderful view of the sea. The restaurant was good and had a great variety for breakfast. It is out of the way, but if you’re looking for someplace remote and quiet, this place is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location overlooking the Tasman Sea Trendy buildings
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious abode. Amazing views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are amazing and the views from the balcony are just stunning- even when it rains
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Came back for our anniversary (we got married here 8 years ago). Only downfall was we were in a 1 bedroom unit joined to a villa, the bedroom had no kitchen facilities, no coffee and no cutlery other than teaspoons. But we would stay here again and staff were very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Fetaia'i

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location, especially just a little outside of the city. Breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked the villa out for Christmas!! With an ocean view and it was all worth it!!! The scenery from the Villa was amazing. !! Will definitely be booking again !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vatsal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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