Last Resort (Karamea, New Zealand) - UPDATED 2016 Hotel Reviews

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Official Description (provided by the hotel)

The Last Resort was hand built by entrepreneurial locals and first opened for business in 1992. The complex offers a range of accommodation options, restaurant and bar facilities. Make this "very special place" your base when exploring Karamea, the Oparara Basin, the Kahurangi National Park and the Heaphy and Whangapeka Tracks. ... more

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Additional Information about Last Resort

Address: 71 Waverley Street | PO Box 42, Karamea, New Zealand

Location: New Zealand > South Island > West Coast Region > Karamea

Price Range: $52 - $52 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Hotel Class:3 star — Last Resort 3*

Number of rooms: 211

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bjandco

New Plymouth, New Zealand

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60 reviews

10 hotel reviews

10 helpful votes

“Popped in for Whitebait Sandwich”

Reviewed 6 days ago NEW

We hung about in Karamea to try the Whitebait at The Last Resort which was available from 11.30a.m. onwards. The crispy fritter was yummy and packed with local, fresh whitebait, in between two slices of fresh molenberg bread. I like my salt but would recommend it be optional, especially for those with heart problems.

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Ashley K

Lapu Lapu, Philippines

214 reviews

51 hotel reviews

203 helpful votes

“Done a great job Dave”

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Called into " The Last Resort " and met up with Dave and Betty Watson who have been relieving managers there. They have done a great job, and the welcome which I recieved was typical of the West Coast Hospitality for which the area was famous for. The grass covered rooves of the resort have been replaces, but it makes... More

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Grant B

Blenheim, New Zealand

12 reviews

7 hotel reviews

4 helpful votes

“After Heaphy accomodation”

Reviewed July 27, 2016 via mobile

We stayed at the Last Resort after riding the Heaphy Track. Good facilities for laundry and bike washing. The room was comfortable, with a great shower. We had a few drinks in the bar by the fire and a great meal that night. Breakfast was pretty god, the next morning. The staff were really good. Recommended for the weary traveller.

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vikashnibradley

Westport, New Zealand

7 reviews

“"Beautiful Tropical Paradise "”

Reviewed June 22, 2016 via mobile

Drive from Westport to Karamea was just stunning 👌🏻Lunch was Devine .Friendly staff and awesome service.This place has a tropical feeling ,which always reminds me of my home #Fiji . I would go there again and again💯 Love the WestCoast NZ 🙏🏻

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Thank you for your kind words, glad you enjoyed your time here at the Last Resort. More

Shelley G

5 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Relaxed friendly stay in Karamea”

Reviewed June 4, 2016 via mobile

We mountain biked the Heaphy Track and stayed at the Last resort before and after our ride. They are friendly, accommodating and really go the extra mile for their guests. Great place to stay. Friendly people. Definitely recommend. They cater for all budgets and the food was really delicious. Loved the roaring fire too.

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stannas

Christchurch, New Zealand

28 reviews

15 hotel reviews

14 helpful votes

“Mtb Trip - Heaphy Track”

Reviewed May 17, 2016 via mobile

For no nonsense affordable accommodation when doing the Heaphy Track look no further. Bed in room for 5 $37/ person! You must try the whitebait sandwiches- they are excellent. Bar, food and staff were all great. Very pleased to have stayed here. The amenities are basic but after 90 k's of biking it was heaven. Thanks to the friendly staff... More

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parsonsjac

Alexandra, New Zealand

2 reviews

“good value for money”

Reviewed May 13, 2016

very good deal for dinner bed and breakfast. Clean and tidy , comfortable beds . Lodge bar character and great service. Lots of parking . Plenty of rooms units not too close to each other nice and quiet easily accessed and own restaurant and bar as part of the complex was easy and convenient . Incredible breakfast great start to... More

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T7017FYjane

3 reviews

“Wonderful place in Karamea ”

Reviewed April 30, 2016 via mobile

I stayed in the Last Resort for several times and it is in my opinion by far the best Hotel in the little town of Karamea. The owners Ed and Tania are super friendly and the rooms are spacious and very clean... Ask Ed about the famous Whiskey Club of Karamea. Defiantly a story worth listen to!

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Thank you for your very kind words, glad you had a memorable stay here with us at the Last Resort. Look forward to catching up with you again in the not to distant future. More

CoopsUpperHutt

Upper Hutt

4 hotel reviews

13 helpful votes

“Best Kept Secret on the West Coast”

Reviewed April 27, 2016

Giving us additional travel directions to see more beautiful scenery, was well worth the extra 40 minutes each way to view hidden lagoons at the start of the Heaphy track. The staff were fantastic and friendly, the rooms a great size for two couples. Own bedrooms, clean, nicely decorated and big bathroom. Locals were lovely, and you felt very welcomed.... More

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Glad you enjoyed your stay here with us at the Last Resort. Was lovely meeting you all, hope you had a safe trip home. More

mncpether

Auckland Region, New Zealand

19 reviews

3 helpful votes

“trampers or tourists?”

Reviewed April 22, 2016

this motel could be much more than it is and seems to rely on starving trampers fantasizing about food and clean sheets after the Heaphy Track! Rooms are large but with minimal lighting so are very gloomy and reading is difficult. Shower ran out of hot water - for whatever reason - after a few moments. It iis clean and... More

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