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Driftwood Lodge

3.0 star property

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Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
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Sun deck
Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront | Living room
Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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333 SH 10, Cable Bay, Cable Bay, 0420
  • Place, Cable Bay Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coopers Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Coopers Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kaitaia (KAT)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Triple Room, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront | Private kitchen

Family Apartment, Ocean View, Beachfront

  • Ocean view
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Cable Bay

At Driftwood Lodge you'll be within steps of Cable Bay Beach and Doubtless Bay. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include free toiletries and premium bedding. A hairdryer, a desk and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers and volleyball. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Cable Bay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Coopers Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Coopers Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Karikari Peninsula - 7 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Kaitaia (KAT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mangonui Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Box Coffee & Gelato - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Remarkable Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mangonui Fish Shop - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Driftwood Lodge

Driftwood Lodge offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Driftwood Lodge also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cable Bay apartment is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Driftwood Lodge offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: NZD 20 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping available once per stay
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 7 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Driftwood Lodge Apartment

Driftwood Lodge Cable Bay

Driftwood Lodge Apartment Cable Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Driftwood Lodge?

Yep, Driftwood Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood Lodge?

Yep, Driftwood Lodge is a short 1-minute walk from Cable Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and windsurfing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood Lodge?

No, Driftwood Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Driftwood Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Room comfort

Northland adventures.

The location is amazing with fantastic views. The one bedroom is small but we made it work. The staff are friendly and helpful. Easy access to lot's of things in the Northland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Beachfront

Right off the beach. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay at beachfront property.

We had a great time staying at Driftwood, the hotel is superbly located. We upgraded to the suite upstairs as were allocated a room right next to reception with no view so keep that in mind, but otherwise and overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shh! Don't tell everybody!

Fantastic location, helpful friendly staff, comfortable homely facilities. Could not have been happier
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr unkompliziert und freundlich. Tolle Lage. Einkaufen und essen gehn nur mit Auto möglich
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020