Title: Visit Waitakaruru: Best of Waitakaruru Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Waitakaruru](https://expedia.ca/Waitakaruru-Hotels.d6144226.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waitakaruru](https://expedia.ca/Waitakaruru-Vacation-Rentals.d6144226.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Waitakaruru Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Waitakaruru.d6144226.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waitakaruru Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Waitakaruru.d6144226.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waitakaruru ## Travel Guide ## Visit Waitakaruru - Waitakaruru Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Waitakaruru ![Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952823/70a12223_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three Waitakaruru Waikato CA $120 CA $163 total Dec 19 - Dec 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Waitakaruru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Hot Springs is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) We had a great time, accommodation was perfect for us. Jenny was a good host and answered all our questions. Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F12%2F2025&endDate=20%2F12%2F2025&selected=89952823&PinnedHotelID=89952823&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144226) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames CA $103 CA $118 total Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews) There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=7249666&PinnedHotelID=7249666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144226) ![Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4420000/4413600/4413559/1282c17b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tasman Holiday Parks - Miranda 595 Front Miranda Road Miranda CA $92 CA $106 total Dec 17 - Dec 18 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this golf hotel in Miranda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Popular attractions Miranda Hot Springs and Miranda Shorebird ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (125 reviews) Good service, friendly staff, pool was great. Room was nice - clean Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025&selected=4413559&PinnedHotelID=4413559&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6144226) [See all 105 properties in Waitakaruru](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F12%2F2025&endDate=18%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6144226) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952823/70a12223_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peaceful Miranda area and less than an hour to Auckland Sleeps three Waitakaruru Waikato Stay at this apartment in Waitakaruru. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. Popular attraction Miranda Hot Springs is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews) We had a great time, accommodation was perfect for us. Jenny was a good host and answered all our questions. Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Waitakaruru-Hotels-Peaceful-Rural-Setting-Less-Than-One-Hour-To-Auckland-Airport.h89952823.Hotel-Information) ![Grafton Cottage & Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7250000/7249700/7249666/0f9fbb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grafton Cottage & Chalets 304 Grafton Road Thames Stay at this cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (410 reviews) There is no breakfast but lovely cafes close by. We loved our room which was very peacefully with beautiful veiws. Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Thames-Hotels-Grafton-Cottage-Chalets.h7249666.Hotel-Information) ![Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9627100/9627098/47dd0cf9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels 104 Jellicoe Crescent Thames Stay at this aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping ... 9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews) Fantastic room with two separate bedroom areas. Comfy beds. Great kitchen. Slightly strange shower with a domed room, but had everything we needed. Pool was ok, but a bit dirty. Staff were lovely. Location was good. 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