Karaka Bay Lodge

Name: Karaka Bay Lodge
Address: Orama, 300 Karaka Bay Road Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, nz

Location: Orama, 300 Karaka Bay Road Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island, nz

Star Rating: 8.8 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Stunning Sea Views

Luxurious Amenities

Fun for All Ages

To book your stay at Orama and experience coastal luxury, book now!

Important Information

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

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Table tennis
Chapel/shrine
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Shared kitchen
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Paid WiFi
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Key access
Access to health care professionals
Delivered food - securely covered
Shopping on site
Playground on site
Snorkeling on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Private beach nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Games
Private picnics
Art gallery on site
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Covered parking
Fishing nearby
Water sports equipment
Beach club nearby (surcharge)
Beach toys
Vegetarian menu options available
Paddle boating nearby
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Bayview Studio Unit

The well-fitted kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The studio features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Fountains Seaside Cottage, one bedroom house

Boasting a private entrance, this holiday home also includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The fully equipped kitchenette has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The holiday home offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Seaview Unit, three bedroom holiday home

Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home also consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The holiday home also offers a barbecue. The holiday home features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Semi-detached
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Whaler Cabins, twin share with ocean views

The spacious twin room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Terrace
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser
Seaview Unit, three bedroom holiday home

Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home consists of 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The holiday home also offers a barbecue. The holiday home provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Dining area
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Barbecue
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Cots
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Vicky (9/5): - Friendly helpful staff and gorgeous setting. Nothing
Madara (10/5): - We absolutely loved our stay - the place is incredible! And the neighbours night on Thursdays is the best feed you're going to get on the island! The shanty cottages could have an option between twin beds and doubles
Chris (9/5): - Great location. Very quiet and relaxing
Fiona (6/5): Aside from these issues, I feel this accommodation has a lot of potential and could be a great option if there was a str - We had a mixed experience here. The room itself was fine and adequately clean, and overall it felt like good value for money. The views were also lovely from our cabin. Aside from these issues, I feel this accommodation has a lot of potential and could be a great option if there was a stricter hygiene/cleaning regime in shared spaces, enough pest control and clearer communication in the listing. However, we had a bit of a bad time in the kitchen on our first morning. We saw a big dead rat in a trap under the cooker in the kitchen, and maggots on a chopping board, which understandably put us off our food and made us uncomfortable using the facilities. So much so that we actually ate out for breakfast and dinner the following day. We didn’t really encounter any staff or manager around to give them a heads up.. but two days later the rat was still unfortunately in the same place. I don’t like to leave these reviews but I think it’s important for others to know and hopefully this review will improve things for future guests. Also, we were unaware when we booked that the accommodation is part of a Christian community, which may be important information for some guests to know in advance.
Rombout (8/5): We'll be back one day! - Like the island, this location on that island was isolated. Plenty choice for bathing, fishing, hiking, etc. Because of extreme weather conditions, no ferry or flights possible. After the 5 nights we had to book another night and spend a 7th night in the car because of the interrupted and changed ferry sailings. An unexpected experience.
rudy (8/5): - Accomodation hosted by the Orama Christian community, which can be a little surprising upon arrival if you don’t know about it, especially since the place is secluded. The staff is welcoming, we rented a sea view self contained unit which was comfortable if a little bit aged. The place is very beautiful, with incredible views and nice hikes nearby. Note that the creek is not well suited for usual beach activities as it is very rocky.
Huimin (10/5): -
Ingo (10/5): Perfekt - Super schöne Lage Nichts
Andre (10/5): - Ein Paradies! Wir lieben diesen Ort. Ein Gegenentwurf zur digital-urbanen Rastlosigkeit. Die Bucht beruhigt einen durch ihre pure Schönheit. Einzig die Mücken in der Whalers Cabin haben uns etwas Schlaf gekostet. Mückengitter wären super.
Fiona (9/5): Relaxing stay - Great position Nothing
Katharina (9/5): Sehr schöner, erholsamer Rückzugsort für gestresste Großstädter - Die Lage war unschlagbar und das Cottage war liebevoll eingerichtet. Nichts.
Lara (8/5): Our stay was all in all a good experience. The staff was very friendly and the views from our room were amazing, especia - the staff was very friendly and the view from the lodge was amazing. Also the amenities were very clean. the room was not so comfortable und in the night there were a lot of mosquitoes, even though we closed all windows
Catherine (7/5): Nice room, remote location. - I upgraded to a Bayview studio… it was newly refurbished so it looked nice. Also, the sea view, deck, bathroom and kitchen were good. I appreciated having self-catering in this part of the island. I found it difficult to sleep at night due to the mosquitoes. Also the linen sheets were quite hot. The road to Karaka Bay is about a 10 minute drive as you have to drive slowly due to how narrow and windy it is.
Sunny (8/5): -
Tk (8/5): Family getaway Esater Break - Awesome location.
Naoki (10/5): We can chill out in calm atomosphere! - best location! cold shower
Anna-may (10/5): Will be back again and again - Such an incredible accommodation, perfect and idyllic for a relaxing family holiday. The rooms were light, bright, comfortable with good amenities and amazing views. The grounds were wonderfully maintained with lots of space for children to play, and the staff were so kind and friendly. N/a loved it all
Shalini (10/5): Exceptional -
Adam (8/5): Fantastic people and food -
Jarvis (10/5): Exceptional -
Janice (8/5): We loved it. It was so peaceful, yet there was so much to do. - Loved the location and the accommodation. Good value for money. Communication about what to expect. We were told there was no bedding and towels, so brought it with us. Pleasantly surprised to find the bathroom right next to the room, so no need for robe and slippers.
Natalia (1/5): No good unfortunately, would not recommend -
Maria (10/5): Peaceful holidays - Amazing people and community, lovely place to stay, relax, be happy and enjoy the sunset everyday.
Robert (8/5): Very good - Friendly staff. Eager to help and make you feel welcome. Stunning location. Quiet and tranquil. Toilets and showers were quite far from my room. Shower was lukewarm (which was painfully disappointing as my main reason for staying was to utilise the showers between multiday hikes). No cooking facilities. Interruptions to internet was inconvenient. No cellphone reception in room. Power only available when generator was running (no batteries or solar/wind/etc). Windows not shutting properly meant waking up to mosquitoes.