Te Mata Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Te Mata Lodge is set among 10 acres of private landscaped gardens, 20 minutes' drive from Thames and Te Mata Bay. BBQ facilities and kayaks are provided. Guests enjoy 1 GB of free WiFi per day. The self-contained rooms include a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony and free-to-air satellite TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The property is bordered by a small river with many safe swimming spots where you can do gemstone gathering, gold panning, kayaking in the swimming hole or walk by the river. Thames Te Mata Lodge is a 14-minute drive from Rapaura Water Gardens and a 1-hour drive from Hot Water Beach. Auckland International Airport is a 90-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Dafna
Israel Israel
“This place is truly magical! We are a family of 5 and stayed in a dorm room for 4 nights. There are green hills around and a creek with kayaks! The common area is very nice with TV, pool table, ping pong table and some board games. Plenty of grass...”
Diana
New Zealand New Zealand
“I really liked the family friendly atmosphere, the staff were really great to make sure we were comfortable, good relaxing time with swimming in the river even our toddler liked it, will definitely return”
Aude
France France
“Fantastic stay for groups! We stayed here with 10 friends in two separate rooms. The place is huge! We loved the common area with the pool table and foosball. Being able to go kayaking on the lake and use the trampoline was a real highlight. The...”
Astrid
New Zealand New Zealand
“Our hosts, Andre and Therese, were amazing :) :) They were always available and keen to help us when needed. They showed us around where we could go for walks and pick fruit :) On one of our walks we came upon some mandarin trees and picked...”
Claire
New Zealand New Zealand
“Beautiful spot with a great swimming hole. The host was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. The house is pretty old but had everything we needed for a great stay. Detailed folder with information on what to do in the area. That was awesome!”
Lana
New Zealand New Zealand
“Great family stay. All the facilities were clean, tidy and very user friendly. The large lounge room kept the teenagers entertained at night. The swimming hole was absolutely stunning. All in all a brilliant place to stay.”
Joo
New Zealand New Zealand
“The accommodation is set by a quiet river and was a nice place to relax. We used the BBQ and enjoyed a peaceful stay. Kayaks and life jackets were free to use, which was great for spending time with the kids. The hosts were very kind, and in the...”
Viraj
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is really good, facilities are perfect for a vacation.”
Gil
Israel Israel
“Everything was perfect! Andree and Therese were amazing, help with everything. The place is clean and you can find whatever you need in the kitchen. We recommend and really want to come again.”
Hikitene
Australia Australia
“Hosts were lovely and friendly. Beautiful nature setting with great facilities”

Area info

Amenities of Te Mata Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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