Karikari Peninsula Hotels & Accommodations

Having booked a studio cabin for 2 nights it wasn’t until we were handed the keys to the wrong unit that we realised Top Ten had changed our booking and not advised us in advance or at check in despite taking the payment for the unit days previously. We’d booked an elevated unit with sea view in a quieter more private location. We had stayed in this unit before and had chosen it specifically On check in we were handed the keys to a unit in the centre of the site with an outlook onto tarmac, buildings and the dump station. (See photos of the vistas from the decks of both preferred and alternate units attached) No advance notification of this change in booking had been forthcoming from Top Ten No reason has yet been provided as to why our booked and paid for unit had been given to other guests. When queried with the manager the response was derisory. You could and should have done so much better. We were advised that the change was an “upgrade” and that nothing else was available for the first of our 2 nights. On the 2nd night we were offered another sea view unit, however this would involve us moving and for an additional charge of $130. I will not be returning to this site, and this has been the only disappointing experience with our accommodation in this 6 week holiday to New Zealand, and was very much the low point in an otherwise fantastic visit to this part of the world.

For those of you travelling to the top of the north island and not going past The Bay of Islands you are missing out on a huge treat especially golfers. The Carrington Estate has a stunning well kept golf course with difficult to beat views from the clubhouse, course and rooms. Our group of 5 shared a well equipped 3 bedroom Villa as a package which included lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast with unlimited golf. The food was excellent and the service outstanding. It’s only 1 1/2 hours north of Paihia and well worth a visit.

When you a stay at By the Bay Beachfront Apartments in Coopers Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Coopers Beach and Coopers Beach. This upscale apartment is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private furnished balconies. 34-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

When you stay at The Old Oak Boutique Hotel in Mangonui, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Coopers Beach and Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve. This upscale hotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Rangikapiti Pa Historic Reserve and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Cable Bay Beach.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.