Kaponga Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Kaponga Hotel in Kaponga offers family rooms with private bathrooms, carpeted floors, and wardrobes. Each room includes a seating area, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a private beach area, lush garden, and outdoor fireplace. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi, providing ample entertainment options. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves local and pizza cuisines in a traditional ambience. Live music and karaoke enhance the dining experience, catering to all preferences. Local Attractions: Located 61 km from New Plymouth Airport, Kaponga Hotel is near Hollard Gardens (3.3 km), Tawhiti Museum (28 km), and Cape Egmont Lighthouse (46 km). Activities such as fishing and hiking are available.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Rooms with:

  • Quiet street view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Superior Queen Room
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
215 feet²
Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Carpeted
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Max adults: 2
US$45 per night
Price US$135
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Lunch US$15 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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Superior Single Room
  • 1 single bed
Free cot available on request
172 feet²
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$41 per night
Price US$123
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Lunch US$15 (optional)
  • Non-refundable
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, close to the Taranaki NP. Safe parking at the property, welcoming and friendly staff. Room & bathroom were nice and clean.”
Xyza
New Zealand New Zealand
“It has a bar and restaurant at the ground floor which is convenient for travellers. A private parking for peace of mind.”
Tamahina
New Zealand New Zealand
“Michael & Nicola are great. They were welcoming & down to Earth; kind & easy to talk to. The rooms are your own; the facilities are shared (including TV lounge, bathroom & kitchen [but has food & bar downstairs]). The rooms & shared facilities...”
Joanna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Staff are very accommodating as we were running late but we were able to get dinner and get to our room and get comfy”
Leeston
New Zealand New Zealand
“Nic was so lovely and welcoming, food was great and the cold beer hit the spot after a long motorbike ride.”
Darryn
Australia Australia
“Great location for me to be based in, to train for a very difficult Triathlon race. Close to Dawson Falls, and close to friends in Normanby. Nice, quiet roads to cycle and run on.”
Michelle
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely tidy place, friendly staff, nice and clean and tidy Will stay there again”
Joanna
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location was great. Available food at the pub was awesome. Room was comfortable and super friendly staff”
Jason
New Zealand New Zealand
“Simple room with shared facilities above a pub, no frills but exactly what I wanted. The staff were very friendly showing me around. There is a locked carpark with access so no need to go through the pub and very secure. Everything was neat and...”
Roberto
France France
“The bedroom, the bathroom all the upper floor, but also the bar restaurant downstairs. Full of very nice old ladies around noon time and farmers in the evening. Nice countryside atmosphere. But also the beer and the hamburger 😋 As well as the...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Kaponga Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 18 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Bar is closed from Mon 15 Dec 2025 until Mon 15 Dec 2025

Restaurant is closed from Mon 15 Dec 2025 until Mon 15 Dec 2025