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title: "Driftwood Lodge, Mangōnui: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Driftwood Lodge in Mangōnui: rated 9.3 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Apartment · ★★★★
# Driftwood Lodge

Cable Bay, Mangōnui, New Zealand

9.3 ·  Exceptional 16 reviews ·  #3 #3 of 7 in Mangōnui ·  6.0 Location score
## About Driftwood Lodge

Driftwood Lodge is an apartment in Cable Bay, Mangōnui, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 16 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Mangōnui. The nearest beach is 60 m away. The nearest airport, Kaitaia Airport (KAT), is 20 km away.

- **Type:** Apartment

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 7

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 2

333 sh 10 Cable Bay, Northland

## How Driftwood Lodge scores

Compared with the average hotel in Mangōnui.

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Mangōnui average

## Amenities

BarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">60 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kaitaia Airport (KAT)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">45 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Mangōnui</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Driftwood Lodge: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at serviced apartment. The serviced apartment offers reception assistance, including luggage storage, to ensure guest satisfaction. Should you require it, the tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether it's an extended stay or simply needing fresh attire, laundromat and laundry service provided by serviced apartment ensures your cherished travel garments stay spotless and accessible. The serviced apartment's room service ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire serviced apartment. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Several chosen accommodations at Driftwood Lodge have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Within specific rooms, a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, serviced apartment offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment. Visitors wishing to create their personal culinary delights will appreciate the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this establishment.

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## Compare Driftwood Lodge with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Doubtless Bay Villas](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubtless-bay-villas-mangonui/) Resort ★★★★★ 340 m away
    
    9.1 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/doubtless-bay-villas-mangonui-vs-driftwood-lodge-mangonui/)
-   [Taipa Beach Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/taipa-beach-resort-mangonui/) Resort ★★★★ 1.7 km away
    
    8.8 ·  [Compare](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/driftwood-lodge-mangonui-vs-taipa-beach-resort-mangonui/)

## Questions about Driftwood Lodge

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Driftwood Lodge?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Is there parking at Driftwood Lodge?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Driftwood Lodge from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kaitaia Airport (KAT), is 20 km away in a straight line.

### Is Driftwood Lodge close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 60 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Driftwood Lodge have?

Driftwood Lodge has 7 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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