Located opposite the beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes, "The Lakes" retreat features an 9 seater movie theater and a lakeside gazebo with hot tub. Guests have access to a patio with BBQ. The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat Northland is 25 minutes' drive from Dargaville town center. Waipoua Forest, home of the oldest Kauri tree in New Zealand, is 22 mi away. It is a 20-minute drive to Baylys Beach. Free Wi-Fi is available in each unit. All have a super king-size bed, TV and a DVD player. Some include full kitchen facilities. The rooms and apartments are fully furnished and all bed linen is supplied. Guests have access to kayaks, bicycles and a fitness center. There is a small DVD library available for guests’ use. A 40-minute walk over the neighboring farm leads to Ripiro Beach, the longest beach in New Zealand.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Fitness center

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Cycling


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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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.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kaihu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location, clean and comfortable. Staff were exceptional.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, friendly and helpful hosts. They lent us red torches to go night time kiwi spotting in Trounson forest … amazing experience. Such a beautiful, relaxing place to stay. Wouldn't hesitate to visit again and would thoroughly recommend . ❤️
  • J
    Jeffery
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, staff, and facilities were excellent. We loved the quiet, peaceful surroundings; the privacy, and the lush grounds with a view of the pond and the beautiful Black swans. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Area info

Resort facilities at The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00 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.

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 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash is not accepted The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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

Please note that there is a 3% surcharge when you pay with a credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat

  • The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Cycling
    • Movie nights
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental
    • Beach
    • Fitness

  • Yes, The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat is 4.3 miles from the center of Kaihu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat on this page.

  • Check-in at The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Room options at The Lakes - Kai Iwi Lakes Exclusive Retreat include:

    • Apartment