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The Dome Waikino

Waikino

The lodge consists of 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries, and a seating area.

The lodge offers a sun terrace. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby. Everything! I had an amazing time staying at the Dome. Amir is such a friendly and welcoming host. He made sure I had everything I needed and really made me feel at home. The beautiful scenery surrounding the property added to the overall experience, making my stay even more enjoyable. The space was clean, cosy, and had everything I needed, I can't wait to come back again!

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9.3
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

Tongariro Crossing Lodge

National Park

Set in tranquil surroundings with large landscaped grounds and a picturesque garden terrace with mountain views, Tongariro Crossing Lodge offers uniquely spacious rooms with historic character. A garden is featured. The staff provided exceptional guidance so that we could take stunning views of the mountains during sunset. Very high quality breakfast. Overall, exceeded my expectations in this rather remote/resource limited (to a city person at least) location.

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9.1
Wonderful
368 reviews
Price from
$127
per night

Amazing Kiwi Lodge

Whangamata

Located in Whangamata, 1.9 km from Whangamata Beach, Amazing Kiwi Lodge provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The accommodation has a hot tub. Clare is lovely and very welcoming with information about the area, suggestions of places to visit and eat. Breakfast was delicious and delivered to our patio. Being outside of town was peaceful, and still easy to get to everything.

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9.5
Exceptional
109 reviews
Price from
$135
per night

Kauri Lodge Karapiro

Karapiro

Just 5 minutes' drive from Lake Karapiro, Kauri Lodge Karapiro offers free WiFi, mountain views and accommodation with a patio.

Kauri Lodge Karapirois 15 minutes' drive from both Hobbiton Movie Set and Cambridge Town Centre. This holiday home is an hour drive from Waitomo Caves, Tauranga and Rotorua. The lodge was very quiet and peaceful. Very Shire-like. It was very comfortable and clean. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

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9
Wonderful
180 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat

Whitianga

Nestled amongst a lush valley, Wairua Lodge guests enjoy free continental breakfast and free in-room Wi-Fi. Guests can relax outdoors in the hot tub or enjoy the romantic treetop bathhouse.

Wairua Lodge is a 15-minute drive from Whitianga and a 30-minute drive from Hotwater Beach. Cathedral Cove is a 35-minute drive and Auckland International Airport is a 2.5 hour drive away. Perfect place to stay! Best accomodation we had, not only on the North Island but in total during our 5 weeks NZ trip on both islands! The room was nicely furnitured, the amenities around were awesome - Swiss firering for BBQ with free Marshmallows, a jaccuzi to watch the stars at night, a Treetop bath-house with rainforrest view, a couple of nice and exciting walks through the rainforest, natural pools in the river and even glowworms at night. The pictures don't lie - reality is even better! And for those who still wanted to leave the premises during their stay (which would not be necessary as you've literally got everthing there already to spend some relaxing days), they also borrow spades to dig holes in the Hot water beach and also had some great recommendations on what to do when. Will definitely book again if we're in the area!

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9.8
Exceptional
233 reviews
Price from
$144
per night

La Casa Te Puru Lodge

Te Puru

La Casa Te Puru Lodge features panoramic views of Thames, Hauraki Gulf and the rugged Coromandel Ranges. This unique Mediterranean-style villa offers rooms with views of the ocean or the Firth of Thames. Guests enjoy free parking and free WiFi. Very friendly owner. Clean room. Good bed and loved the pillows. Amazing views. Peaceful location: quiet and relaxing.

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9
Wonderful
219 reviews
Price from
$90
per night

Hare's Rest

Taupo

Boasting a terrace and room service, Hare's Rest is attractively set in Taupo, 31 km from Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park and 31 km from Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley. This lodge has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. We planned a short girls trip to Taupo with my pet dog. The accommodation was absolutely lovely, despite the bad weather. It was warm and cosy, the hosts were extremely nice. Would certainly recommend staying here multiple days to fully enjoy and relax. My dog was in heaven, huge grounds to run around and play in - one of the best pet friendly accommodations we've stayed in

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9.8
Exceptional
72 reviews
Price from
$208
per night

Lakeview Lodge Karapiro

Cambridge

Located at Lake Karapiro with Maungatautari Mountain backdrop, Lakeview Lodge Karapiro offers luxurious lodges with beautiful views.

The spacious lodges feature living and dining areas, a fully-equipped kitchen and both indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. View, hospitality, kitchenware selection 😻, selection of coffee/tea and very thoughtful, mindful, personalized breakfast 😊

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9.5
Exceptional
30 reviews
Price from
$481
per night

WoodyHanger Lodge

Whitianga

Ideally located just 5 minutes' drive from Whitianga town centre, WoodyHanger Lodge features views over Mercury Bay and is just metres away from native bush. It boasts an outdoor pool with bay views. Free WiFi is offered. The view was amazing and it was very peaceful. Also, the cleanliness was outstanding. Warren was a very kind, attentive host who gave us plenty of tips about things to see and places to go.

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9.7
Exceptional
98 reviews
Price from
$150
per night

Mercury Ridge

Cooks Beach

Offering sea views, Mercury Ridge in Cooks Beach offers accommodation, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

Fitted with a balcony, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A fridge is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle.

The lodge offers a business centre, free WiFi access, ironing service and free private parking. Amazingly beautiful property with stunning views of Cooks Beach. We loved getting to know the owners and they were very gracious throughout our stay. Home cooked breakfasts, lots of local knowledge and recommendations. You won’t regret your stay at Mercury Ridge.

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9.8
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$431
per night

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