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Te Mata Lodge

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue
  • Business services

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18 Eames Crescent, Te Mata, 3575
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapaura Water Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilson Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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  • Valley view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
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  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Traditional Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

Te Mata

Located in Te Mata, Te Mata Lodge is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Driving Creek Railway is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tararu Bay and Wilson Bay. Waiau Kauri Grove and Cathedral Cove are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cave exploring.
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What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rapaura Water Gardens - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wilson Bay - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 25 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 29 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Te Mata Lodge

Guests at this beach cabin will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and Gas grills. All cabins are shared and offer private yards and portable fans.
Te Mata Lodge offers 7 shared accommodations with an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: NZD 20 for check-in between 7:30 PM and 9:30 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Frequently asked questions

Does Te Mata Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Te Mata Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Te Mata Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Mata Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM for a fee of NZD 20.

What time is check-out at Te Mata Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Te Mata Lodge located?

Located on the riverwalk, this family-friendly cabin is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tararu Bay and 7.4 mi (12 km) from Wilson Bay. Driving Creek Railway and Waiau Kauri Grove are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Te Mata Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

4.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place to stay for a short family holiday, very prompt communication, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Small apartments in a wonderful setting. Extremely helpful and kind hosts. A lot to do for the kids without leaving the property. Wonderful night skies when the weather is clear, mornings with bird song.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
beautiful location with a fresh swimming hole. Our chalet was quite dusty and dirty though. Overall it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this place, was very quiet and relaxing with the nice swimming area ( river ) for the kids . Lovely Hosts . The accommodation was nice , I stayed in the one bedroom cottage , it had everything we needed . Will definitely go back and I would recommend this place to friends and family . Older style accommodation but cosy and well equipped 👌.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Communication
We liked that it was nice and quiet at night, going to see the glow worms, and other activities you could do. Waking up to the sounds of birdlife
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Positives: The Lodge has a high cute factor. Location is very secluded and quiet. The room was very well equipped and comfortable. Nice bed & bedding which added to a cozy feeling. Not So Great: Check-in was long in that it took 23 minutes to get a response and a bit more for someone to arrive. Internet is limited to 100GB per day with rationale to effect that is thought sufficient as nature should take priority. Regardless, the internet connection was not available any point during the 2 day stay. When this was raised at check-in (Friday), operator indicated a technician would be called on Monday (post stay). Parking may be intimidating for some as it required reversing downgrade and around a corner in a tight location. Hot water quantity limits to short showers tho it recovers in a reasonable time - it can be a surprise for hair washing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Wat een geweldig mooie lokatie. De huisje liggen midden in het bos, tegen de helling aan. Mooi uitzicht en s morgen gewekt door een koor van vogels. De huisje zijn wat oud, maar alles werkt. De plek maakt het meer dan goed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Fantastiskt ställe!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Our lovely chalet in the forest

We stayed in a lovely little chalet. It has a small kitchenette with gas hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster. There is also a bbq on the deck. It has its own bathroom and double bed downstairs and single bed with pull out upstairs. There is also a tv with freeview box. Very clean modern interior. Staff were very friendly and helpful. No mobile phone reception on site serong as your in a valley but there is free 100mb wifi per device per day. Overall we were really happy with our stay and plan to go back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

seclusion in the bush

Spent 2 nights here In 2 bedroom cabin...3 adults and one child. Fully equipped with all kitchen utensils. Set in the bush. Unfortunately weather was atrocious for most of the time but we were able to wander through some of the bush tracks and along the riverside. Even saw the glowworms. Nice drive up to Coromandel town and had the weather been better could have spent time wandering along the many beaches and rocks along the foreshore. Owners very friendly and helpful. Would be a great place to stay in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful

The blessing that was our host gave us...yes at no charge...fresh eggs as ours had come to a sad demise...and then free dvd's as it was the one rain day of our holiday. Once you get over the surprise of walking into your nanas 1960 bach you will settle into the couch or bed warm and cosy. Beautiful setting, bird life abound, was peaceful, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners are lovely and the grounds and river are very beautiful! However the drive is very steep and rough gravel! The lodge we stayed at had a very antique feel and a bit time warpish! If you over look the peeling paint and old fashioned kitchen it’s quirky and interesting! WiFi is available but limited! An interesting stay but not for those who want modern, chic and sterile! This is definitely a unique stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly greeting and staff, lovely location with a brilliantly beautiful backyard, full of things to explore on its own. Lodging is quaint and quiet with an amazing view from the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

rustic bur right

Loved this place. A bit quirky and rustic but clean, well appointed, quiet and comfortable.Private river for swimming.Owners very obiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway from the busy city life!

Love the cottage surrounded by nature! Enjoyed the chill river and quietness! Exceptional hospitality, Murray and family were very friendly and helpful to provide information on where to go and what to explore around the area. Our cottage was fully equipped with everything we need; pots and pans are all well maintained too. Would have been great if I had bring some books to read on the balcony while enjoying the quiet nature. It calms our hearts and slow us down from the fast pace. It's a great place to spend quality time with loved ones. Me and my parents had a lovely 2 nights stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr ruhig, familiär - einfach optimal

Die Gastgeber sind sehr nett und helfen wo sie können. Alles ist in einem ordentlichen Zustand. Die Lodge just Erin bisschen eng, aber eng ist im Urlaub ja gemütlich. Die Lage ist toll, schön ruhig und in 25 Minuten in Coromandel Town. Den Tipp für den schönsten Strand überhaupt gibt es gratis dazu.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short trip to Coromandel

Great location in the bush yet just off the main toad. Classic Kiwi bach experience. Comprehensive advice on local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hefty price not to have check in until 2.00pm & out by 10.00am the next day. There was some rubbish found under our bed. For the price we paid, we would have expected the shower to run properly. It would suddenly go cold, or scorching hot. They also ask you to have short showers, very odd. We could hear the people in the cottage next door as if they were in ours. A bit of work needs doing. I stayed there 4 times approx 10 yrs ago & loved it. I wont be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It's a gem in a small town

Our stay was great, and the hosts are friendly and made us feel at home. They also offered suggestions for stop overs on our way to Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful spot down by the river. We really enjoyed playing in the kayaks, swimming and sitting on the bank. Our kids didn’t want to leave the Lodge all the time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOOSANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

힐링 굿

좋았습니다 힐링하기 아주 좋습니다 해안도로가 1차선으로 좀 위험하긴하지만 밤 하늘 별을 본다면 모든 것이 용서됩니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay - loved the nature surrounding our cottage. Unfortunately it was raining so didn't get to go for any walks or enjoy using the kayaks. We stayed inside and watched a DVD that we borrowed from reception! Also was able to borrow a highchair too. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a family friendly place of tranquility. There is kayaks, trampoline and sporting equipment freely supplied. Beautiful beaches are close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spatious and comfy lodges in amazing lush setting

Online pictures did not do justice to this gem of an accommodation. Our double bedroom lodge was more comfortable and well appointed than expected. Could easily take a couple of weeks just to explore the immediate surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hyggeligt og dejligt naturskønt område

Fantastisk natur med adgang til flod. Kunne låne kajak m.m. gratis. Meget venlig familie.