Te Aputa Lodge

3.5 star property
Bayside guesthouse in Te Puru with free parking

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La Casa Te Puru Lodge, by the sea, offers a tranquil escape. The lobby has a cozy fireplace, and an inviting garden surrounds the property. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, use WiFi in their rooms, and enjoy fresh seafood at the on-site snack bar/deli.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Queen Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Queen Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru, Waikato, 3575

What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Goldmine Experience - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Thames Historical Museum - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Thames Hospital - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 11 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nakontong Thai Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Grahamstown Bar and Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Melbourne - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chequers Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grahamstown Coffee Shack - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Te Aputa Lodge

Guest house by the sea, remodelled in 2025
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Te Aputa Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, wedding services and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Te Aputa Lodge offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Te Āputa - Kaputī Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - December 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Casa Te Puru Lodge Thames
Casa Te Puru Lodge
Casa Te Puru Thames
Casa Te Puru
La Casa Te Puru Lodge Te Puru
La Casa Te Puru Lodge Guesthouse
La Casa Te Puru Lodge Guesthouse Te Puru

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Aputa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Te Aputa Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Te Aputa Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Te Aputa Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Te Aputa Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tararu Bay, Goldmine Experience and The Treasury. Thames Historical Museum and Thames Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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