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Driftwood Lodge

Off State Highway 10, 0420, New Zealand
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Auckland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

Great view, hosts, happy hour, beach toys. Myself & boy were going to stay only 1 night but had such a nice time we kept extending our break. John & Jackie very friendly & encouraged guests to socialize if they wanted. They are pretty laid back and accommodating. I guess rooms have been done up since previous reviews, furniture &... More

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Whakatane, New Zealand
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45 reviews 45 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

We had prebooked and paid online for 4 nights.I wish we hadnt. Arriving at 8pm which is not late,we were greeted by darkness,The woman then critised us for not just ringing and booking by the phone. The next day after being out all day,we came back to find no fresh towels and rubbish still in bin. My daughter went to... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012

While this is truly a fantastic beachfront location and this is the only reason it gets a rating of two rather than one. Firstly, the unit we stayed in was: (a) dirty - cobwebs throughout the bathroom area, dirty toilet area, dirty linen on one of the beds. (b) smelly - very musty and damp. (c) under the hosts' lounge,... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2011

Would never stay there again the rooms are very over priced Granmas old furniture to furnish the room Would not want to be fat you would not fit in th toilet Smeel mouldy Over charged us on a quoted price booking as well

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2011

This motel is virtually right on the beach... fantastic. The owners are very friendly and helpful but unfortunately we found the units rather tired and in need of an upgrade and the housekeeping was definitely not up to scratch....and because of this we found the nightly rate charged rather expensive....it's as if the high rate was to justify the position... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2010

My fokes went here a few years ago and recommended the place to us, so my girlfriend and I stayed here for one night on the way up to the Far North/ Cape Reinga. It’s a hidden gem, really relaxing very comfortable, right on the beach, so the waves lull you to sleep at night. Spend the day on golden... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2011
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Address: Off State Highway 10, 0420, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Northland Region > Bay of Islands
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette
Hotel Style:
Ranked #53 of 63 Specialty lodging in Bay of Islands

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