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Grafton Cottage & Chalets
304 Grafton Road, Thames
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$165 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$165
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
"Stayed during the off season - Warmly welcomed by the proprietor. Adorable room in a quiet area with a wonderful view of the Firth of Thames on a very scenic property. Great sense of privacy and peace. Highly recommend, and will definitely stay again if we get to come back!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Pedlars Motel
2a Arney St, Paeroa
The price is NZ$155 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
NZ$155
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Paeroa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (385 reviews)
"Great place to stay, very clean, friendly, helpful staff."
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Palm Motel Waihi
123 Parry Palm Avenue, Formerly 2 Parry Palm Avenue, Waihi
The price is NZ$153 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$153
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Waihi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery and Waihi Arts ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (259 reviews)
"It was central to the places we were going to close to town good welcome to the property apon checking in apart form the weather most enjoyable stay"
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Grafton Cottage & Chalets
304 Grafton Road, Thames
Stay at this 4-star cottage in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (396 reviews)
"Stayed during the off season - Warmly welcomed by the proprietor. Adorable room in a quiet area with a wonderful view of the Firth of Thames on a very scenic property. Great sense of privacy and peace. Highly recommend, and will definitely stay again if we get to come back!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Simply the best! Beach front, uninterrupted great views from all rooms
Whiritoa
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Whiritoa. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Surf beach and Te Teko Rocks ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Beautiful Location
"Great spot for kids, loved playing on the beach. Thanks so much. Can't wait to stay again!"
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Tui's Rest Whangamata- DOGS WELCOME, suitable for families
Whangamata
Stay at this vacation home in Whangamata. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kotuku Reserve and Williamson Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (139 reviews)
"Bach was advertised- and great to have the use of bikes to keep the teens occupied"
Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
- Whangamata Beach
- Karangahake Gorge
- Athenree Hot Springs
- Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park
- Thames Hospital
- Williamson Park
- Martha Mine
- Owharoa Falls
- Hauraki Rail Trail - Day Rides
- Whangamata Marina
- Te Aroha Leisure Pools
- Orokawa Bay
- Ngatea Water Gardens
- Whenuakura Island
- Gold-mining Museum and Art Gallery
- The Treasury
- Mills Reef Winery
- Mokena Geyser
- Historical Athenree Homestead
- Thames Historical Museum
- Haiku Park
- Te Aroha Museum