The best available Lodges to stay near Hamilton & Waikato Region

Kauri Lodge is situated 13 kms from Cambridge New Zealand in the lovely Karapiro farming district. Your hosts, David and Shona McLennan, have enjoyed visitors from all over the world and New Zealand, and will do their best to make sure your stay in the Waikato is a memorable and enjoyable experience. We are close to our lovely LAKE KARAPIRO, home of our Olympic Rowers, and also popular for water skiing, swimming, kayaking, jet-boating, river cruises and fishing. It is a short drive from Kauri Lodge to HOBBITON of the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Cambridge is a beautiful "town of trees" and has many attractions including cafes and restaurants. An approximate one hour drive takes you to the famous WAITOMO CAVES, Raglan beach on the west coast, Mt Maunganui on the east coast, or to ROTORUA. We have a two bedroom apartment and also a studio unit at Kauri Lodge. Each bedroom in the apartment has a queen and a single bed, plus there is a single bed in the lounge. There is a very large private guest lounge, kitchen/dining area and a deck to enjoy the sunsets from. The studio unit has a queen bed and kitchen/dining/lounge (it is a different part of the farm from the apartment). There are impressive views of our farm and the Waikato Countryside and a deck where you can also enjoy a private BBQ. A short walk can take you to a beautiful native bush reserve. We offer Bed & Breakfast or you can just rent the apartment as a holiday home. We welcome children, and pets are also welcome by arrangement.

Central Motor Lodge and Conference Centre is Morrinsville's newest, upmarket motel, offering apartment-style accommodation in rural Waikato, ideal for family holidays and for the discerning business traveller. Our complex is renowned for providing quality accommodation at realistic rates. Central Motor Lodge & Conference Centre has 14 spacious, smoke free motel units, all with hi speed WiFi connection and 22-channel TV including Freeview HD plus digital 5 Sky digital channels. You will find all our impeccable rooms and stylish suites appointed in the finest of decor. Choose from a standard, superior or executive rooms.

Located at the end of a private lane, less than 5 mins drive from Matamata Township situated on 1.4 hectares. Walnut lodge is your ideal bed and breakfast choice; enjoy the rural setting with views to Kaimai ranges and rolling countryside with beautiful sunsets. You will get a real sense of sereneness and relaxation. Each individual studio has its own bathroom, kitchenette, separate spacious living room and dining, contemporary in design with all the modern comforts one would expect. The kitchen includes a fridge, convection microwave, toaster and tea/coffee facilities. Complimentary continental breakfast provisions are included with a selection of cereals, yoghurt, jams, fresh bread, juice, teas and freshly ground coffee. Delivered in the evening so you can enjoy at your leisure in the morning. *Gluten Free breakfast available - request on booking

5 star Emanuels - Lake Karapiro Lodge is the ultimate in luxury accommodation. Enjoy one of your best sleeps ever and wake to a unique environment with stunning views over Lake Karapiro, the mighty Waikato River and lush Waikato countryside. Located in the centre of the North Island Karapiro has something for everyone... boating, water skiing, bush walks and a great choice of golf courses with sandy beaches, snow fields and lots of other adventures all nearby.

YHA Raglan, Solscape makes for a relaxing retreat overlooking the surf. Diverse eco accommodations from beautifully simplistic to luxurious with options to suit all budgets - each lightening our ecological footprint. Our self-contained options offer a comfortable stay with private facilities for couples, families or small groups. For those happy to share facilities take your pick from recycled railway cabooses and earth domes or experience glamping in our Tipi Forest Retreat set in native bush. The Te Ao Whaanga Eco Camp provides a limited number of tent and van sites with solar heated showers and an indoor-outdoor kitchen.