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.
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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, Ocean View
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ocean view
90 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ocean view
125 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Studio
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room
Highlights
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Ocean view
25 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View
Highlights
Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dining table
Dishwasher
Ocean view
160 sq m
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
3 King Beds
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Deluxe Two Bedrooms Chalet with Sea View
Sleeps 2
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Three Bedroom VIlla
Sleeps 6
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King Room
Sleeps 2
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Two Bedroom Chalet
Sleeps 4
About the neighborhood
Lake Puketi is home to Castaways Resort. Awhitu Regional Park and Karioitahi Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waipipi Bird Park and Wrights Watergardens. Visit our Lake Puketi travel guide
685 Karioitahi Road, Karioitahi Beach, Lake Puketi, Auckland, 2683
What's nearby
Karioitahi Beach
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Rainbow's End
55 min drive - 59.2 km
Westfield Manukau City Shopping Centre
55 min drive - 59.9 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
Fitzys
15 min drive
About this property
Castaways Resort
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.
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.
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 6 Rabiʻ I 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castaways Resort on 2 Rabiʻ II 2026 start from SAR 357, 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 luxury aparthotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Karioitahi Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Awhitu Regional Park and Massey Park. War Memorial Park and Brookesmith Drive Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Castaways Resort Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 361 reviews
10 - Excellent
237
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 361 reviews
8 - Good
93
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 361 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 361 reviews
4 - Poor
11
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 361 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
grant
25 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot, very quiet, great room/villa, Excellent stay
grant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Kim
5 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Priceless serene view, always a wonderful stay
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alivia
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great view! Loved that there was a washer and dryer in our room
Alivia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Andrea
3 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely room, clean and the view was amazing.
Yummy breakfast buffet.
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane
1 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The VIEW - amazing. Peaceful, gorgeous property.
Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Michael
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was comfortable and enjoyable with the amazing view! To get around it is a bit awkward to have to rely on the golf buggies for pick up and drop off. Welcoming staff!
The property is beautiful with an incredible view from the chalet, very calming and peaceful. Breakfast was great but very understaffed in the restaurant at dinner. We waited a long time to be served and then to receive drinks and meals. Lots of tables needed to be cleared of dirty plates. Friendly and helpful people but clearly very understaffed.
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.
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.
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 !!!
Pina
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Juliet Mavis
29 December 2024
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Aesthetic
View was awesome
Juliet Mavis
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Farhana
24 April 2025
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.
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
Perfect place to get away from the busy city life - From the warm and welcoming greeting we received from the lovely receptionist to the beautiful accommodation. The views from the villa was absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend! Thank you to the wonderful staff and service!