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Te Mata Lodge

3.5 star property
Beach cabin with seasonal outdoor pool and family fun

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Comfort Chalet | Balcony
Property grounds
Located close to Tararu Bay, Te Mata Lodge provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as volleyball and hiking/biking trails, at this cabin. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and conference space.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Room options

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Traditional Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Cottage, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 1 bedroom
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Chalet

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Traditional Cabin

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the area

Map
18 Eames Crescent, Te Mata, 3575

What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rapaura Water Gardens - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Wilson Bay - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 32 min drive - 43.4 km
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Te Mata Lodge

Beach cabin with seasonal outdoor pool and family fun
Guests at this beach cabin will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and Gas grills. All 7 cabins have 2 bedrooms and feature private yards. Portable fans and ironing boards are also available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot springs nearby
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV in common areas
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Free firewood
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Porch/lanai
  • Vegetable garden
  • Walkway to water
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a regional park
  • In a rural location
  • On the riverwalk

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Table tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 7 units
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Built in 1960
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Shared accommodation
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Vegetable garden
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is limited hot water on site
The seasonal pool will be open from October to May
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Te Mata Lodge
Te Mata Lodge Cabin
Te Mata Lodge Te Mata
Te Mata Lodge Cabin Te Mata

Frequently asked questions

Does Te Mata Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Mata Lodge?

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Mata Lodge on 19 Oct 2025 start from NZ$175.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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).

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