Te Mata Lodge - River Retreat, Coromandel - Tapu

$$$$||View on mapTapu, New Zealand18 Eames Crescent, Tapu, New Zealand|
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Te Mata Lodge - River Retreat, Coromandel - Tapu
18 Eames Crescent, Tapu, New Zealand·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Value for money9.0
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families69%
Groups18%
Couples9%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.4
Staff9.4
Value for money9.0
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families69%
Groups18%
Couples9%
Solo4%

3-star riverside lodge on 10 acres of private gardens in Tapu

Amenities

Te Mata Lodge offers a private riverside beach with kayaks and swimming facilities. The property has a function center for group events, a games room with billiards and table tennis, and a children's playground. Guests have access to BBQ and picnic areas set within native bush, plus a shared kitchen and a business center.

Accommodations

The lodge provides a choice of four self-contained cottages and three cabins. Each self-contained room includes a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony, and free-to-air satellite TV. The en suite bathrooms come with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Activities & Recreation

Te Mata Lodge is bordered by a small river with multiple safe swimming spots for gemstone gathering and gold panning. Guests can use the provided kayaks in the swimming hole or walk along the river. The property also has a games room with billiards, table tennis, and a trampoline for children.

Family & Group Facilities

The lodge has a function center specifically designed for group events and gatherings. Children have access to a playground, an indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment. The property also offers board games, puzzles, and a chapel/shrine on site.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Te Mata Lodge is a 14-minute drive from Rapaura Water Gardens and a 1-hour drive from Hot Water Beach. The property is 20 minutes from Thames and Te Mata Bay, with easy access to Coromandel Town's cafes and galleries. Auckland International Airport is a 90-minute drive away.

  • Private riverside beach: Kayaking and swimming in a river with safe swimming holes
  • Gemstone gathering: Gold panning and gemstone gathering on site
  • Function center: Venue for group events and retreats
  • 10 acres: Private landscaped gardens and walking trails
  • Location: 14 minutes from Rapaura Water Gardens, 1 hour from Hot Water Beach
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:30
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:12
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Room size:

    110 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    2 Double beds
Classic Quadruple Room
  • Room size:

    175 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 2 Bunk beds
  • Heating
Dormitory Room
  • Room size:

    175 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 4 Bunk beds
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Picnic area/ Tables

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing

Services

  • Laundry

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Te Mata Lodge - River Retreat, Coromandel

💵 Lowest room price 61 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.1 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 77.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Auckland, AKL

Location

18 Eames Crescent, Tapu, New Zealand
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