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Driftwood Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun

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Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Deck/patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cable Bay, Driftwood Lodge is on the beach. Butler Point Whaling Museum and Fern Flat Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dancing Petrel Vineyard and Whangaroa Golf Club. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
0420, Cable Bay, 333 SH 10, Cable Bay

What's nearby

  • Cable Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Coopers Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coopers Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Taipa Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hihi Beach - 19 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mangonui Hotel
  • Jesse’s On The Waterfront
  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • Remarkable Cafe

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood Lodge

Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
Guests at this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Each apartment provides a refrigerator and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Added amenities include a stovetop, premium bedding, and a coffee/tea maker. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Driftwood Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Lodge Apartment
Driftwood Lodge Cable Bay
Driftwood Lodge Apartment Cable Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Driftwood Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Lodge located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cable Bay apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cable Bay Beach, Coopers Beach, and Coopers Beach. Taipa Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Northland adventures.

The location is amazing with fantastic views. The one bedroom is small but we made it work. The staff are friendly and helpful. Easy access to lot's of things in the Northland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr unkompliziert und freundlich. Tolle Lage. Einkaufen und essen gehn nur mit Auto möglich
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beachfront

Right off the beach. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay at beachfront property.

We had a great time staying at Driftwood, the hotel is superbly located. We upgraded to the suite upstairs as were allocated a room right next to reception with no view so keep that in mind, but otherwise and overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shh! Don't tell everybody!

Fantastic location, helpful friendly staff, comfortable homely facilities. Could not have been happier
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020