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Grafton Cottage & Chalets
304 Grafton Road, Thames
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

Tasman Holiday Parks – Waihi Beach
15 Beach Road, Waihi Beach
The price is NZ$92 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$92
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star beach holiday park in Waihi Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Waihi Beach and Orokawa Bay ...
9/10 Wonderful! (161 reviews)
Winter beach Retreat
"Very happy with our self contained unit. Enjoyed the empty space around it but there are 4 possible camp sites beside it and this would be intrusive so you'd have to keep your curtains closed for privacy. Glad that the unit is positioned away from the body of the camping ground so you dont get any ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Pedlars Motel
2a Arney St, Paeroa
The price is NZ$155 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$155
21 Aug - 22 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
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

Avalon Motel Thames – Wenzel Motels
104 Jellicoe Crescent, Thames
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Thames. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Thames Historical ...
9/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
Kitchen needs a clean
"Property itself it’s great but the utensils in the kitchen need a good clean. Cups and cutlery were dirty, we had to rewash everything before we could use it. Cooktop dirty too. The rest of the property was nice and clean. No complaints"
Reviewed on 20 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