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Elaine L
Te Kauwhata, New Zealand

Wonderful experience

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 8 May 2024
Impressive with their app check in. Is very easy and handy. We can even choose which room we want in the app! The room was spacious and bed were very comfy. Everything was clean and well maintained. Breakfast was good with plenty of selection and the staff is friendly. The in room dining was really delicious. We really enjoyed our stay in DoubleTree. Oh by the way, they make nice flat white~
Date of stay: March 2024
Room Tip: Is better make a reservation if you want to dine in their restaurant.
Trip type: Travelled with friends
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this review
Responded 9 May 2024
Dear 886elainey,

We enjoyed reading your review and deeply appreciate the detail you left for other travelers to read. We are delighted that you had such a great stay and hope to serve you again real soon. Our team are smiling from ear to ear. Thank you.

Gert Venter - Hotel Manager

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    Reviewed 3 April 2024 via mobile

    We were in New Zealand for a week and planned our stay on the North Island. This hotel is close enough to Auckland so travel to and from the airport is easy and there are amazing points of interest within an hour and a half drive. The hotel was built in 2022 so it has all modern features and our room was clean and spacious. Although there is a restaurant in the hotel, we opted to eat at dinner at couple of local establishments. Our first day was on Easter, but instead of their brunch, we grabbed lunch at the bar. The hotel staff including our bartenders and front desk personnel were professional, helpful, and friendly.

    Room tip: Ample free parking
    Date of stay: April 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
    Thank TomS149
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    Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2024

    Dear TomS149,

    We feel on top of the world when recommendations like yours are posted. Thank you for recognizing our efforts in service, it is a delight for us to serve guests and receiving feedback like this makes us feel very proud. We look forward to welcoming you in the not-too-distant future for another highly recommended stay.

    Best Regards

    Gert Venter - Hotel Manager

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    Reviewed 31 March 2024

    Had an awesome stay here, staff at the front desk and restaurant were friendly and helpful. First ever place the gym has had an Assault Runner!! Had everything I needed in there, Breakfast was great, place was clean and tidy. We will be back!!

    Date of stay: February 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Thank Hillbilly1307
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    Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2024

    Dear Hillbilly,

    The biggest compliment we can receive is a guest coming back. Thank you for the review and staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

    Best Regards

    Gert Venter - Hotel Manager

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    Reviewed 30 March 2024

    Excellent friendly, informative and efficient welcome at reception. Stunning modern, large, well-equipped and very comfortable room. Dinner in the hotel restaurant was good, with excellent service. Parking was free and secure, right beside the hotel. Breakfast room was lovely - lots of space and at 7.45am very quiet. Great breakfast selection, high quality and tasty options. Recommend the banana bread!

    Date of stay: March 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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    Thank Mel W
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    Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this reviewResponded 5 April 2024

    Dear M6032ABmelw,

    Thank you for your review, we are proud to be described in this manner and appreciate your time to recommend our hotel. We hope to serve you and many other travelers in the near future.

    Best Regards

    Gert Venter - Hotel Manager

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    Reviewed 13 March 2024 via mobile

    A beautifully presented hotel. Very clean and modern. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had such a wonderful stay. The pool was an added bonus as were the delicious cookies. Great location for us as we had an event on in South Auckland.

    Date of stay: March 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
    Thank Camper44554214099
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    Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2024

    Dear Camper4454214099,

    Your description of a wonderful stay is a real delight for us. We work hard at delivering these kinds of experiences and are pleased to have achieved our goal. We appreciate the support and hope to welcome you back soon.

    Best Regards

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    Reviewed 10 March 2024 via mobile

    Spent the last night of our north island road trip here prior to flight home. Warm cookie at check in. Rooms clean and comfortable. Good drinks at bar. Had one complaint that upon getting e receipt after check out, they charged us $10 for breakfast (we got free continental breakfast with gold status and did NOT upgrade to full so unsure of charge). Check bill but otherwise nice.

    Date of stay: March 2024
    Trip type: Travelled as a couple
    Thank Suie0515
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    Gert Venter, General Manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka, responded to this reviewResponded 21 March 2024

    Dear Suie0515,

    It was a pleasure to welcome you to our hotel and we are delighted that your enjoyed the stay. The Signature cookie is our pleasure, come back for more.

    Hope to welcome you again soon.

    Best Regards

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