Last Resort Karamea
Location: 71 Waverley Street, Karamea, nz
Star Rating: 8 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Tranquil Oasis in Karamea
At Last Resort Karamea, immerse yourself in nature with our lush garden and unwind in the shared lounge. Indulge in delicious meals at our onsite restaurant and bar. For convenience, take advantage of the shared kitchen and luggage storage facilities, as well as complimentary property-wide WiFi.
Cozy Rooms with Kitchenettes
Select rooms feature a kitchenette equipped with a fridge, microwave, and stovetop for your comfort and convenience.
Recreational Activities and Scenic Surroundings
Enjoy our sun terrace or engage in a friendly game of billiards, darts, or tennis. Explore the picturesque surroundings with popular activities such as hiking and fishing.
Book your serene getaway at Last Resort Karamea, where relaxation and adventure await.
Important Information
Bar is closed from 2026-07-31 until 2026-06-20
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Packed lunches
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Kid meals
- Shared kitchen
- Lower bathroom sink
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee Shop on site
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Television in common areas
- Billiards or pool table
- Free wired internet
- Golfing on site
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Private picnics
- Wine release events
- Reception hall
- Japanese garden
- Secured parking
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Beach toys
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Bulk dispenser for toiletries
- Paddle boating nearby
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
- Accessible train station shuttle
- No accessible train station shuttle
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom Cottage - Disability Access
This spacious bungalow consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this bungalow also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Budget Double Room
This double room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance, a carpeted floor as well as a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Two Bedroom Cottage with Spa Bath
In the well-equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The spacious family room features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Studio
In the kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious studio features a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room with Shower
The family room features a private entrance and a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The family room offers a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Budget Twin Room
This twin room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance, a carpeted floor as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
This dormitory room features a shared bathroom, a private entrance, a carpeted floor as well as a balcony. The unit offers 5 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Fan
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Private entrance
- Electric blankets
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Drying rack for clothing
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Family Room with Shower
Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The family room offers a tea and coffee maker, a carpeted floor, as well as a balcony and an outdoor dining area. The unit offers 3 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Two-Bedroom Cottage
This spacious bungalow consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. In the fully equipped kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this bungalow also provides a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 4 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Rooms are 35 square yards.
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Linen
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Trash cans
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
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Deluxe Queen Studio
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious studio features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Toilet paper
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Paul (8/5): -
- Georgina (9/5): -
- Justin (9/5): - Easy customer service made self.checkin seamless N/a
- Christer (7/5): -
- Atzei (9/5): -
- crystal (8/5): - No comment No comment
- ruth (10/5): -
- Beverley (8/5): -
- Dinusha Paththini Gamage (9/5): -
- Deb (8/5): -
- Anne-Marie (10/5): -
- Miroslava (10/5): Příjemné ubytování a dobrý výchozí bod na Heaphy trek a Oparara River. - Vsechno bylo perfektně čisté a pohodlné. Mašli jsme vše co jsme potřebovali. Prádelnu, kuchyň a restauraci na miste s dobrým jídlem. Perfektní místo kde se dát dohromady po treku. Zařízení bylo trochu retro ale vše ve výborném stavu a dobre udržované
- Joanna (9/5): -
- Tim (4/5): -
- Alastair (8/5): -
- Kelly (10/5): Perfect end to Heaphy Track - Had everything we needed. Perfect for a night after finishing Heaphy Track. Free laundry, a restaurant for dinner, comfy beds and a good shower. Rooms are very spacious. Walking distance to shops. Friendly locals who made us feel very welcome. Nothing.
- John (8/5): - The accommodation was clean and tidy and comfortable. We had an evening meal at the restaurant that was good and reasonably priced. The staff were friendly and helpful.
- Rolly (6/5): Nice place to go for short holidays. - Easy parking, kitchen, the locations. Nothing.
- Dallen (10/5): Exceptional service in a great location - Staff, location, onsite restaurant Had some trouble with the unusual bathroom lock
- Ahna (8/5): - Great couple of nights for a group of us on a motorbike trip! The cottage was great with the wee verandah to have a beer 🙂
- Martina (10/5): - We stayed the 3rd time in Last Resort and always we enjoyed as much that we wabt to come back.
- Martina (10/5): - Always the best as we came for the third time in Last Resort and we shall come again
- Ev and Harvey (10/5): Well worth the trip over the hills - glad we stayed 3 nights for exploring this amazing part of NZ. - Great base for exploring the area. Comfy bed and good to be able to use the communal kitchen. A little freezer in the fridge would have been good but could use the communal kitchen one.
- Minerva (8/5): - Very welcoming & friendly. Bar/café was very comfortable with a good selection of food and drinks. Although shower and bathroom facilities were shared, they were spotlessly clean. Nice lounge with cooking facilities and tea/coffee. Bed was a bit uncomfortable.
- Jessica (8/5): -
- Cengiz (8/5): Eine gute Unterkunft für einen Zwischenstopp vor bzw. nach dem Heaphy Track und nur 1,5 km vom Airfield entfernt. - Die Lage vor oder nach dem Heaphy Track ist besonders gut. Die Zimmer sind ganz ordentlich und neu renoviert. Wir waren schon zum 2. Mal im Last Resort Karamea. Leider waren das Restaurant und der Service nicht mehr so gut wie bei unserem ersten Besuch im Jahr 2024.
- Rebecca (7/5): Perfect - It had everything we needed The bathroom would be very damp and cold in winter.
- Nikki (6/5): -
- Merrilyn (10/5): Wonderful - Just a great place to stay if you are in Karamea Loved it all
- rodney (6/5): -
- Dianne (8/5): Peaceful. - Space outside. Brother in law stayed in family room 10 by himself. Smelt mustards no sun.
- Carey (8/5): - Clean well appointed for our brief stay N/A
- Camille (9/5): Nice stay, clean and comfortable, with nice staff - Ideally located in Karamea, the little cottage was perfect for our family for a few days. Good food, good beers at the restaurant. Very kind welcome :) The cottage was a bit old furnished, but as the beds are comfortable it wasn’t a problem
- Chris (7/5): Last Resort was one of the only places to stay in Karamea. It did the job for the two nights. - Proximity to Oparara tour and Heaphy Track Looked and felt outdated.
- Fraser (8/5): -
- Ingrid (10/5): A wonderful place to stay in a beautiful & peaceful location. Look forward to returning soon! - Perfect location - on the main road so close to everything. Beautiful surroundings, unit itself was excellent and had everything necessary. Nothing - everything was perfect.
- Göran (7/5): - Frukost åt vi i grannbyn. Praktiskt eftersom det ligger i Karamea. Helt ok med tanke på byns storlek.
- monica (7/5): - La camera e il bagno spaziosi. Il ristorante del resort di ottima qualità
- Dave (1/5): -
- Miriam (7/5): Ok for a short term stay 😊 - Nice and quiet at night.
- Philippe (10/5): Last Resort Karamea - Very welcoming and accommodating staff.. brilliant meals in a beautiful setting.. Definitely recommend Last Resort Karamea to family and friends
- Richard (8/5): - Location. Food. Helpful management
- Laileen (10/5): Comfortable rooms & friendly service. Maggie was a gem, with her friendly but no nonsense - Great rustic vibe with a good restaurant & bar facilities. The room was spacious & quiet. Within walking distance to the village & pub & estuary walk.
- Herbert Gerhard (9/5): -
- Hansjorg (10/5): -
- Norm (8/5): - Good facilities Only pin hostel, somewhat lonely
- Mandy (10/5): -
- Caroline (9/5): - Great welcome, lovely surroundings, interesting architecture, nice ambience, magical drinks in evening sun after a long day and a delicious dinner. Thank you Would have stayed a 3rd night but it was fully booked - our loss.
- Jordyn (10/5): -
- Cillar (10/5): -
- C Thompson (8/5): A great starting place to have a good sleep before a multi-day hike. - We were glad that the receptionist placed us in a quieter area of the resort, the place was ideal for us as we started the Heaphy Track from the West side. It was great that the lodge has its own pub and the meal was great! The doors to the room and bathroom were quite squeeky.
- Karen (9/5): - People friendly with good recommendations No ensuit for my room
- Christophe (9/5): - Petite chambre simpa, bon rapport qualité prix et idéal pour passer quelques jours dans cette belle région ou venir se reposer après le Heaphy Track. Restaurant excellent !
- Clair (9/5): - Very friendly staff. Good facilities.
- Graham (10/5): - The tranquility and closeness to nature. Sandflies.
- Andrew (10/5): Love the property and most of all the incredible hosts - Big villa , all the things you need when you are away from home Sadly we could not work the tv , not that you should be watching it when you are away
- Steve (8/5): Nice venue with good facilities - Nice clean villa Bed sagged a little in middle
- testevuide (8/5): -
- Richard (8/5): What you see is what you get - It was a very practical accomodation. Literally the last resort before the Oparara Bassin. The dormitory is ok, it can be noisy depending on the other guests (also outside). Same for the shared kitchen. Everythings there, but quite limited. So if it is booked out the dishes, pans etc. might be limited. Hard to get a space for your food in the fridge. The Lodge is easy to reach. It's quite a walk or 5 mins. drive to the beautiful beach. The staff very easygoing and friendly. The whole complex quite pretty with its gardens. Well, it's a Motel/backpackers place. One likes it or not. I can't complain
- Jude (8/5): Nice place - The area, quiet and calm bushes surrounding the area very tranquil The cottage had skylights that woke us up early which wasn’t good
- Yvon (10/5): -
- Flocchini (8/5): Great first night after the Heaphy track - Free laundry, good regional food
- Deleece (8/5): - The room was as I expected. The facilities were better than I expected.
- Petra (8/5): Good value for money before or after Heaphy Track - Very conveniently located close to Heaphy Track end so stayed here for one night. Good value for money, I just wanted a chill night and my own place to be able to organise my pack for a multi-day hike. Beautiful location, and amenities felt clean. Arrived at the place when the bar & restaurant seemed to be quite busy with at least one big group so it felt like they didn't really have time to pay attention to customers who were staying over. Check-in felt quite rushed (I had to ask if I would even get keys), felt like they were relieved when I opted out of eating at their bar, and just sorting myself out for dinner. Definitely not the place's fault but there was a water & electricity outage in town in the morning - no one let me know though so this caught me by surprise when trying to wash my dishes in the shared kitchen & brush my teeth after having breakfast. My room shared a wall with the bathroom on the other side of the building and the walls are so thin, it felt like people were showering right next to me.
- Richard (5/5): Economical, clean and tidy, nice menu, friendly staff, good for the budget conscience! - They didn’t offer breakfast service The rooms are dated and in need of repair. Mismatched furniture, a curtain missing in the bathroom. Solar sky lights with no shades make the rooms very hot, no air conditioning and with only a poorly working fan to cool the room.
- Edmond (7/5): -
- Marian (8/5): -
- Alison (10/5): - Lovely staff, very clean and comfortable rooms.
- Abigail (9/5): We stayed one night before walking the Heaphy Track and this was the perfect place to enjoy a meal, meet the friendly st - Having the restaurant onsite was a treat.
- judy (7/5): -
- Katharina (7/5): - The location is fantastic, walking distance to supermarket, bakery, café and other pub in the village. Facilities were clean, well equipped.
- Galina (10/5): - Everything, especially sence of community in Karamea
- Nico (8/5): It was great overall. - Dinner was excellent and staff were very helpful and friendly. The shared bathroom can do with a bit of attention, maybe an upgrade. The shared bathroom. The facilities a quite good, but could do with a bit of maintenance.
- Chase (10/5): We'll be back next year! - Absolutly beautiful place and awesome staff Leaving
- Karren (10/5): Our stay was great. - Dinner was amazing and affordable, top marks for the onsite restaurant. The advice regarding where to get a great breakfast was on point. Thanks so much for your hospitality. We would defiantly return; we were very happy and they more than meet our expectations.
- colette (6/5): - I love Karamea and have stayed at the last resort in the lodge rooms on several occasions. It is in a great location. The lodge is beginning to look more unkept. Soft saggy lump beds which were very uncomfortable to sleep on. I got back ache. No coffee/ tea provided for lodge rooms. Curtains looked dusty, some mouldy (room 12). Black mold around windows. Unfriendly owner.
- Robert (9/5): - Great location, nice clean unit where everything worked well. Value for money and imaginative archetecture. Only one fault is the ramps going up to the rooms are too steep and my brother slipped on one and injured himself in the resulting fall.
- Heather (8/5): Comfortable room, excellent value for money. - Great location. Loved the use of wood in the room. Comfortable beds.
- Tim (8/5): - Location Friendly stsff
- Donne Oosthuizen (10/5): -
- Lynda (6/5): Lovely area, lovely staff and very good food - Didn’t know it was available The room was musty and rather dark
- Justin (9/5): Great place to stay in Karamea -
- Daniel (6/5): Easy-going exactly as we wanted - Relaxed, complete as expected. not many walks, still found some
- Stuart (8/5): Lovely well spread out complex. Good size room and amenities - N/A
- Clare (8/5): -
- Lynn (8/5): -
- Scott (10/5): -
- DARREN (8/5): -
- Catherine (9/5): -
- Viv (8/5): We had a fun and friendly stay at The Last Resort. - We loved the location, and the staff were very friendly.
- Viv (8/5): -
- Yanica (8/5): Great stay, great staff. - Villa was clean and tidy. Good Amenities. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious. Friendly team No river access
- Leigh (8/5): -
- Lucinda (8/5): Clean, roomy and convenient to the township. -
- Loretha (6/5): -
- Ajith (8/5): Generally the other staff were good - Good location The owner was not friendly or professional
- Youngman (10/5): - We love Karamea. Lovely place and lovely people who managing Last resort. Had a great dinner and unit was realy comfy
- Xjljz (8/5): 值得住 - 房间条件还不错，尤其是在这么偏远的地区 厨房设施不是太全
- Polly (9/5): -
- Helen (10/5): - Friendly others. Good food. Very clean
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