Karamea Hotel
-41.247636, 172.111487
Overview
3-star hotel with Best Country Hotel 2011 award and Heaphy Track access
Dining & Bar
The Karamea Hotel restaurant serves seasonal fare with daily blackboard specials featuring home-cooked meals. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available for lunch and dinner in the family-friendly dining room. The bar offers a selection of wine and champagne, plus a pool table and darts board for evening entertainment.
Accommodations
The hotel offers self-contained one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully stocked self-catering kitchens, separate bedrooms, and private bathrooms. A unique 3-bedroom self-contained tourist flat provides space for larger families or groups. All rooms include garden views, heating, electric blankets, and free toiletries.
Location & Outdoor Access
The Karamea village hotel sits at the trailhead of the Heaphy Track, a popular tramping and biking route through Kahurangi National Park. Guests can walk to local beaches, the estuary, and river access within minutes. The hotel is 65 miles from Westport Airport and offers free on-site private parking.
Family-Friendly Offerings
Family rooms with multiple beds (queen, single, and twin configurations) accommodate groups of four or more in one unit. The self-contained suites let families prepare their own meals using the kitchenettes. The hotel's award-winning garden provides a safe outdoor space for children to play.
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and laundry facilities for guests. A picnic area with outdoor furniture is available in the garden. The property has designated smoking areas, key access, and smoke alarms for safety.
- Awards: Best Country Hotel 2011 by Hospitality New Zealand
- Location: Gateway to Heaphy Track and Kahurangi National Park
- Rooms: Self-contained suites with full kitchens and garden views
- Dining: Seasonal menu with daily blackboard specials
- Family: 3-bedroom tourist flat and family rooms with multiple beds
- Garden: Award-winning garden with picnic area
- Parking: Free on-site private parking
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
280 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Single bed
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Room size:
345 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed
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Room size:
455 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Essential information about Karamea Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 82 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 1.0 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Karamea, nzk |
Location
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