Whakatiwai Vacations from $924

It’s an old school hotel room but great rooms, warm (we were there in mid winter) close to shops and great restaurants!

We have stayed many incredible and beautiful places all over the world. Te Karaka Lodge is completely in a class by itself! Everything and everyone in this place is superb. There is not one little detail which is not lovingly cared for by the staff. It is a gorgeous place in gorgeous surroundings. There were 4 of us and we were very sad not to be able to book a second night. Dinner was indescribable. Every presentation rivaled a masterpiece painting. We have many pictures of both dinner and breakfast the following morning! An exquisite and memorable place which we loved and appreciated to the fullest.

It was a good & nice hotel for the location & price point. Quiet & conveniently located. The only bad thing is you cannot set the temperature on the thermostat in your room; It only allows ‘cool’ & ‘warm’ and ‘Lo’ & ‘Hi’ or ‘Fan.’ I wanted it warmer (25 to 27 Celsius) because it was still cold in Aug’25 in N.Z.

Great place and very nice inside. Parking was a little tight in the garage with minivans.

Perfect spot for visiting Birkenhead. Clean, tidy, quiet, easy parking. Unit was spacious and comfortable. Stayed one night to visit family. Would definitely stay again.