Kai Iwi Lakes Resort

49 Kai Iwi Lakes Road, 0373 Kaihu, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.2/10! <small>(score from <b>218</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
220 reviews
a living room with a couch and a bed at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
a bedroom with two beds and a rug at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
a bathroom with a shower curtain and a sink at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
a group of tents in a field with trees at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
a room with a tent with a bed and a mirror at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort in Kaihu
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Kai Iwi Lakes Resort

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Kai Iwi Lakes Resort is offering accommodations in Kaihu. This resort village offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The property features a children's playground and outdoor furniture. Some accommodations include a balcony with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with hot tub. A mini-market is available at the resort village. Guests at the resort village will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kaihu, like snorkeling, diving, and cycling. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property, and guests can go fishing and hiking nearby. The nearest airport is Whangarei Airport, 60 miles from Kai Iwi Lakes Resort.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
3 bunk beds
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Kaihu
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  • Yasmin
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The whole glamping experience was awesome, and the fact it's only a 2-3 minute drive from the lakes was even better. We were in the tui tent and the shared facilities were spot on. Julie welcomed us when we arrived and honestly all you need is...”
  • G
    Gerhard
    South Africa South Africa
    “A great place to stay to be near the Kai Iwi lakes.”
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    “Location to Lake Taharoa was excellent and hosts were super friendly. There was also an amazing playground and the kitchen was extremely well stocked.”

Hosted by Julie

9.4
9.4
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Julie
Our 6 Holiday Homes and 3 Glamping Tents are set amongst expansive tropical gardens with fabulous entertaining decks/areas. Your children will love our playhouse and playground, our lawns to play games, or our new bike pump park. Feed the alpacas and miniature kune kune pigs, pat the horses. Walk to the beach or a few minutes drive to the sparkling waters of Kai Iwi Lakes. Hire our paddleboards or kayaks or jetski. Relaxation or adventure - its up to you - we are all about nature here..... the old school NZ of carefree summer days and jandals.
We are originally from New Plymouth but desired a change of direction. A recommendation by a friend to view Kai Iwi Lakes was the deciding factor as was this property up for sale at the time of our visit. We snapped it up and attended to refurbishing/renovating the houses to our colourful tastes which has been met with much enthusiasm from guests. Rod and I love the lifestyle and the chance to meet such a wide variety of people. We love the outdoors. We are adding to our farm animals each year as love that the children get to interact with nature. Our intention is for you to have a GREAT time xoxo
The best parts of our location are the proximity to Kai Iwi Lakes - a few minutes drive. Where the waters are knee deep for ages - perfect for the little ones. Or take your play toys- boats, jetskis, paddleboards, kayaks. We are also a 5 min drive to Ripiro Beach through the Omamari Settlement - a driveable beach for 4wd vehicle of 107kms and easy access to other villages at low tide. Kai Iwi is food for the family and there is plenty of that at the beach - tua tuas, fish and mussels. Check out Sharkys takeaways at Baylys Beach for the easy feed. Tane Mahuta in the forest and the Kauri Museums. Go find the kiwis in Trounsen Park. Dargaville has a great skatepark, and swimming pools.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kai Iwi Lakes Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Kai Iwi Lakes Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 8:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 48. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on 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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
NZD 10 per child, per night

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

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Kai Iwi Lakes Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

A damage deposit of NZD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Kai Iwi Lakes Resort

  • Kai Iwi Lakes Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach
    • Water sports facilities on site

  • Kai Iwi Lakes Resort is 5 miles from the center of Kaihu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Kai Iwi Lakes Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Kai Iwi Lakes Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.