Te Mata Lodge is set amongst 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Susann
    Norway Norway
    Friendly staff. Nice cabins and facilities. The area is wonderfull with playground, free kayaks and free BBQ grill.
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is an excellent lodgings for whanau(family). It is so surreal and quiet. I love the whole set up and the steps down to the riverside.
  • Ruti
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I liked everything about the lodge. There is alot to do for the kids to enjoy and Bevan went above and beyond to cater for us

Property surroundings

Facilities of Te Mata Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Towels
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
    Entertainment and family services
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Shallow end
    Wellness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Te Mata Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:30

    Check-out

    From 07:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

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

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Te Mata Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Te Mata Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Te Mata Lodge

    • Room options at Te Mata Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Bungalow
      • Chalet
      • Dormitory Room

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Te Mata Lodge is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Te Mata Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Te Mata Lodge is 1.1 miles from the centre of Tapu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Te Mata Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Children's playground
      • Canoeing
      • Swimming Pool
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Private beach area
      • Beach

    • The prices at Te Mata Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.