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Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage

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Living room
Te Mata Lodge has two kilometres of stream
kayaking in the river
master bedroom
second bedroom - 2 singles and one double bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
AU$136
avg per night

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Te Mata, Thames Coast
  • Place, Wilson Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapaura Water Gardens
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

master bedroom

1 King Bed

second bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$136
avg per night

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About this property

Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage

Te Mata Lodge has only four self-contained cottages which are all separate and private in 10 acres of native bush, garden and rocky stream. Guests have free use of the BBQs, kayaks, wifi, river shoes for gemstone collecting and gold panning. This listing is for the two bedroom cottage, but there are also 2 two-storyed chalets and 1 one bedroom cottage - each with decks looking out over the river. Vistors are totally independent - cottage is fully self-contained - but owners live on site and are available for assistance if required. Cottage is serviced daily (unless we are requested otherwise), with fresh towels every two days.
Te Mata is centrally located on the Coromandel Peninsula and we provide helpful advise and a booklet with information about day trips and outings - as well as are happy to make bookings. Thames is 20 minutes to the south, Coromandel is 30 minutes north and Hot Water Beach is less than an hour to the eat (and we provide spades for digging you own hot pool in the sand).
Fishing and seafood gathering (mussels, pipis and oysters) at Mussel Point - just a few minutes from the Lodge.
Tapu, just 4 ks down the coast road has a pub (families welcome in the restaurant or garden bar), shop and art gallery.
Special conditions:
Smoking allowed outside only. Sorry no pets.

Extras: Cleaning (included); Linen (included);

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage on 1 June 2026 start from AU$136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this lodge is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Wilson Bay and within 20 miles (32 km) of Goldmine Experience and Burke Street Wharf. Thames Hospital and Goldfields Shopping Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Te Mata Lodge - 2 Bedroom Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue b.

Very Rustic

It isn't the Ritz but extremely clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped so easy o cook your own meals. We had an issue with the shower but the Manager was on hand to assist.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden gem

We enjoyed staying in this lovely spot surrounded by bush and birds. It was a short stroll down to the well maintained gardens and picnic area by the river. Our hosts were delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

At one with nature

An older style of accommodation but the setting is sublime. A wander along the road and down to the river I encountered a chicken eating grapes, a clutch of Californian Quail, saw numerous native birds and passed the cluster of bee hives. For relaxation in a beautiful setting with honest and welcoming hosts this is the spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Cabin was clean and tidy, peace and quite no noise

Cabin was clean and tidy, peace and quite no noise. 4 days of relaxation.Able to walk to the river.Saw a lot of birds flying around. Would come again if on holiday up that way.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Haytham S.

Great location, you don't even have to leave the place to enjoy New Zealand!

Great location, you don't even have to leave the place to enjoy New Zealand!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The accommodation was fabulous.

The accommodation was fabulous. The canin/unit was most well presented. The beds very comfortable. We were nestled in a bush clad sheltered Valley and were totally unaware of the storm that blew through that night! I slept soundly for 12 hours ! There was a nice swimming hole and stream and kayaks could be used. We were very surprised how much water was in the stream Sunday morning. I would certainly stay there again and recommend it highly
Archival

6/10 Okay

Very pleasant and peaceful.

Very pleasant and peaceful. The lodge was spacious allowing the three teenagers to be well separated from the adults.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

About 25 mins drive up north from Thames.

About 25 mins drive up north from Thames. Into the Te Mata valley, down a 4WD track, you are totally away from civilisation. Run by a nice family. No real neighbours. Peacefull location. Nice lodge with space for living, dining. not much food options around, so get stocked and they have cooking facility and bbq on sit. River flows next to property. They have kayaks to use. No cell coverage and wifi signal limited. So if you want to relax and not get disturbed, get lost to this place. Good walkin

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