Situated atop a cliff above Kariotahi Beach, Castaways Resort boasts views of the Tasman Sea. It is 10 minutes’ drive from Waiuku and 70 kms drive from Auckland city centre. The elegant studios and chalets at Castaways Resort feature fully equipped kitchenettes or kitchens. All boast private decks that overlook the ocean. Living areas have a DVD player and satellite TV. Castaways Resort features an onsite restaurant. Fine wines and gourmet meals can be enjoyed while admiring the panoramic views. Castaways Resort is located approximately 70km’s from Auckland International Airport. Free parking is available onsite.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Spa and wellness center

  • Hiking

  • Beachfront


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Jackie
New Zealand New Zealand
Loved this property. Staff were awesome, food was excellent and the accommodation was clean and comfortable
Philip
New Zealand New Zealand
Superb location and chalets well located for views and privacy
Jackie
New Zealand New Zealand
It was a great place to stay. Our villa was awesome and had everything we needed. The food was of excellent quality and the staff were exceptional. We will be back as it was a great place to destress
Jennifer
New Zealand New Zealand
Fantastic location with amazing views. Delightful staff in the restaurant - especially the manager May.
Catxo9
New Zealand New Zealand
Second time staying here ..Love the view @ Chalet 4 got to watch a wedding which was really cool! Right next to the ocean, the stars are next level at night!! We ordered room service and it was sooo fast food was super yummy too. Beds were comfy...
Nancy
United States United States
We came for the beach. The view from our Villa was spectacular. The Villa was clean and well appointed. The bed was comfortable and the shower was good.
Janet
United States United States
Remote wild location with stunning ocean views . Fine dining .
Heather
United States United States
The views were incredible. We got upgraded to a Villa and it did not disappoint. I needed a relaxing weekend and this was that. The sunsets were perfect. Such good value for the experience.
Catxo9
New Zealand New Zealand
We stayed in Villa 2 . the views were just sooo good!! Had everything we needed even Room service to deliver food (we ordered pizza, chips and a cheese platter all fairly priced) )cause we were lazy to bring food to cook lol. Easy check in nice...
Rebecca
New Zealand New Zealand
Lovely resort in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Super private and quiet, which was perfect for our family. Everything was really clean and well looked after. The buffet breakfast was great with plenty of options, and the scenery around the resort...

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Castaways Restaurant & Bar
  • Cuisine
    Local • European
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Resort facilities at Castaways Resort

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Castaways Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. That's about $176. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 30 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note we charge a 2.8% credit card surcharge on payments made by credit card and 4% Amex.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Castaways Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of NZD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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