Title: Waikaretu Travel Guide: Best of Waikaretu, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Waikaretu](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikaretu-Hotels.d3000430885.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Waikaretu](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikaretu-Holiday-Rentals.d3000430885.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Waikaretu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Waikaretu.d3000430885.Car-Hire-Guide)[Waikaretu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikaretu.d3000430885.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Waikaretu Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Waikaretu Things to do - Top hotels in Waikaretu - Top Holiday Rentals in Waikaretu ![Te Karaka Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93480000/93471300/93471253/e3d40d27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Te Karaka Lodge Port Waikato Waikaretu Rd Waikaretu Waikato £222 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Waikaretu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nikau Cave is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=93471253&PinnedHotelID=93471253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430885) ![Castaways Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629257/e1407556_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castaways Resort 685 Karioitahi Road Lake Puketi Auckland £68 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Puketi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karioitahi Beach and Parkinsons Lake ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews) Beautiful property! Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=9629257&PinnedHotelID=9629257&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430885) ![Tuakau Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6530000/6524900/6524895/297c1a11_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tuakau Hotel 1-3 George Street Tuakau £56 15 Apr - 16 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Tuakau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Pukekohe Park Raceway and Pukekohe's Pioneer Cottage ... 9/10 Wonderful! (300 reviews) Stayed one night at Tuakau Hotel. Found blood spots on our sleepwear and later developed bites consistent with bedbugs. We raised it with the hotel, but they did not engage meaningfully or offer a proper resolution. Very disappointing hygiene and customer service. Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F04%2F2026&endDate=16%2F04%2F2026&selected=6524895&PinnedHotelID=6524895&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430885) [See all 194 properties in Waikaretu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000430885) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Castaways Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629300/9629257/e1407556_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Castaways Resort 685 Karioitahi Road Lake Puketi Auckland Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Puketi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Karioitahi Beach and Parkinsons Lake ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (367 reviews) Beautiful property! Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Hotels-Castaways-Resort.h9629257.Hotel-Information) ![Bow Street Studios](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44590000/44588800/44588751/4aca0f26_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bow Street Studios 1 Bow St Raglan Waikato Stay at this beach apartment in Raglan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raglan & District Museum and Old School Arts ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Excellent location. Situated on the waterside, east walking to local cafes, shops, walks. Premises clean and plenty of space. 2bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, very serviceable, decor could use a refresh, however we spent most of our time out and about seeing the sites. Would definitely recommend Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raglan-Hotels-Bow-Street-Studios.h44588751.Hotel-Information) ![The Queenslander Raglan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22630000/22627200/22627137/d40df6d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Queenslander Raglan 3 Long Street Raglan Stay at this golf apartment in Raglan. Enjoy a garden, a picnic area and Netflix. Popular attractions Old School Arts Centre and Raglan & District Museum are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews) Wonderful hidden gem in the area! What we had stayed longer. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Raglan-Hotels-The-Queenslander-Raglan.h22627137.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Waikaretu](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000430885&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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