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Te Mata Lodge

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A covered outdoor seating area with a grill, chairs, and a picnic table.
A small, single-story cabin with a sloped roof, a front porch, and a fenced yard.
A lush garden with a hammock, trees, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, pillows, a painting, and two wall-mounted lights.
A grassy area with a playground, a small building with a red roof, and a covered pavilion.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Cots available
  • Barbecue
  • Self-parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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18 Eames Crescent, Te Mata, 3575
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapaura Water Gardens
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Wilson Bay
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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View all photos for Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Basic Cottage, 1 Bedroom

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a window, a wall decoration, and a nightstand.

Basic Cottage, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Comfort Chalet

A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and two windows.

Comfort Chalet

  • Valley view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Traditional Cabin

A dorm-style room with bunk beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Cabin

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

View all photos for Traditional Cabin

A small blue mobile home with a window and door, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.

Traditional Cabin

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

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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 2.1 mi (3.3 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
the chalet was located next to another that had a tenant. he was noisy and disturbed ok ur stay. the manager stated there was a water issue and to conserve water. we did. the tenant power washed his stuff. woke up in the morning to no water and left ASAP.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities, communication
Hyggelig vært der gerne fortæller lidt, mulighed for at låne kayaker og bade i floden Husene er fine, men vi var meget plaget af myg
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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