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Te Mata Lodge

18 Eames Crescent | Te Mata RD 5, Thames 3575, New Zealand
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Te Mata Lodge
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Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Thames
4.5 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
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Gisborne, New Zealand
1 review
“2 nights in an unspoilt paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Very close to civilisation, yet we found it so peaceful and welcoming. Very well set up single bedroom batch with tasteful furbishment that was very functional. Great kitchen and tidy cultlery sets, etc. Great cross valley natural bush views. Easy place to relax in. The rest of the Coromandel was easily accessible with the least amount of travel required. We... More

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TeMataLodge-Thames, Owner at Te Mata Lodge, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Thanks for the great review. It sure is a pleasure to share all that Te Mata Lodge has to offer with folk like yourself. We look forward to seeing you again. More

Morrinsville , New Zealand
1 review
“Great place to staying, with great hosts.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

We had three nights at Te Mata lodge, and enjoyed every minute. The location is just beautiful, with the stream, bush, birds, and sea fishing just a short drive away. We stayed in one of the Chalet, which was spotless, and our hosts Mike, Murray and Dorothy did everything to make us feel welcome and make our stay special. There... More

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“Classic cosy Kiwi accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Great accommodation, we loved our cottage, just like staying in an old bach. Beautiful grounds, stunning bush location. Mike could not be more helpful and even picked us up from a wedding in the evening, what a legend. Highly recommend this as a place to stay when visiting the Coromandel!!

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TeMataLodge-Thames, Owner at Te Mata Lodge, responded to this review
22 April 2013

Thanks for the great review Kirsten, enjoyed having all you guys stay, hopefully it can be longer next time so you can enjoy all the property has to offer. More

Auckland
1 review
“A lovely couple of days in the valley”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We spent a beautiful couple of days at Te Mata lodge and absolutely loved it. The grounds are amazing and lovely to wander around. The river creates the perfect background noise for a relaxing day on the lawn enjoying the sun, or for making the most of the lack of light pollution and doing some start gazing. What a magical... More

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TeMataLodge-Thames, Owner at Te Mata Lodge, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thanks for such a great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you visit again soon. Next time you visit we should have the rock tumbler and diamond blade up and running to add to your rock hounding fun. More

Cairns, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Quaint retreat in the forest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

If you are looking for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life then Te Mata Lodge is for you. Situated in a quiet valley, surrounded by forest. Self-contained unit, neat as a pin. Lovely surrounds and views. Wonderful to BBQ and sip on a quiet drink on the balcony whilst listening to the birds. Short... More

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MikeWilkes, Owner at Te Mata Lodge, responded to this review
28 March 2013

Thanks for a great review Scotty and Andrea. It was a pleasure having you stay, quality conversation and really loved hearing about your different trips around the Coromandel. Hope to see you again sometime, either us over your way or you back in our beautiful corner of the world. More

Brisbane, Australia
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“A Real Coromandel Gem!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

We stayed three nights in one of the chalets. The drive into the Lodge (off Eames Cresent) follows a winding gravel road (400m) that took us into the grounds on the banks of Te Mata Creek...the setting in just breathtaking...hosts Warwick and Kathryn Reed are lovely people, with extensive knowledge of the Coromandel Peninsula...and have added that personal touch that... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Cozy retreat with great hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This is off the beaten path but worth the drive. Four of us stayed in a chalet in two separate bedrooms. We purchased a breakfast basket for our morning meals. The grounds are rustic and relaxing.

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Aghalee, NI
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Beautiful setting with great hosts!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We stayed in Te Mata Lodge for 2 nights and it was in such an idyllic setting we wished we had stayed for longer. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, offering good advice for things to do on the Coromandel. Hopefully some day we will get back to experience it again!!

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New Mexico, USA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“a very special place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

I chose Te Mata based on previous reviews and we were totally pleased with the choice. Three of us stayed in a homey, comfy 1 BR fully equipped cottage. As our host Warwick predicted, we wished we had more time to stay. This is a special place, off the beaten track, more of a nature lodge/summer camp, not just another... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
38 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Beautiful, peaceful setting, great for a short stopover.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Te Mata is situated up a creek in a truly beautiful spot. The cabin is basically furnished but quite adequate for short stop. Free Internet, kayaking and river shoes if you fancy a walk up the creek all add to its appeal. Only drawback for us was the late check in, not till 5pm, which we found a bit late,... More

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tematalodge, Owner at Te Mata Lodge, responded to this review
9 December 2011

Thanks for the positive comments, but I want to clear up one point. Our check in time is 1:00pm - and always has been. I am sorry if you thought otherwise. I am glad you had a nice time while you were here. One of the frequent comments our guests make is how much they wished they had longer to... More

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Address: 18 Eames Crescent | Te Mata RD 5, Thames 3575, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > The Coromandel > Thames
Amenities:
Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette
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Ranked #1 of 6 hotels in Thames
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in an idyllic valley, bordered by bush and stream, minutes from the coast. Quality reasonably priced accommodation - cabins, cottages and chalets. Quiet and peaceful, no road noise. Swimming, gold panning, rock/gemstone collecting, bush walks, kayaking, glow worm grotto - all free to guests. Friendly owners who are happy to help with trip planning. ... more   less 
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