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Te Aputa Lodge

3.5 star property

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Queen Room, Ocean View | Balcony view
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Double Room, Sea View | View from room
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru, Waikato, 3575
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Goldmine Experience
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room, Sea View

Queen Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room, Ocean View

Queen Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Garden View

Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Te Puru

Located in Te Puru, Te Aputa Lodge is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Tararu Bay and Goldmine Experience. .This guesthouse is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Thames Hospital and 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Goldfields Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Tararu Bay - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Burke Street Wharf - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Goldmine Experience - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Goldfields Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 12 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Te Aputa Lodge

Te Aputa Lodge offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Te Puru guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Mediterranean guesthouse include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a meal at Te Āputa - Kaputī Cafe or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Te Āputa - Kaputī Cafe - Onsite café.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out fee: NZD 30

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 at least 48 hours before arrival 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 30

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Te Aputa Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Minneapolis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving we were hesitant that we’d found the right address. The absolute beauty of the location had not been given its due justice from the online photos. The new owners have done so much to revitalize the rooms, overall property and gardens. The panoramic view was epic.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The scenic view of the costal shoreline at La Casa were absolutely stunning.Hidden away from the public eye its beauty surrounded with well manicured gardens with lush foliage.Set above sea level this tranquil serene yet peaceful private lodge is highly maintained.Partically surrounded in native bush with echoing harmonic sound of native birds as they frolic near and far.My grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves wishing we had more time to stay longer.We were gracefully welcomed finding comfort with guidance in the hospitality sector and would recommend La Casa Te Puru be your next accommodation adventure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia, Burien

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous setting! Basic room but very clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

chunmin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very beautiful sea view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ferenc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room had excellent views of the Bay, the garden was beautiful and quiet. Our room had no bug screen but a can of mosquito spray was provided. Regardless, we ended up with lots of mosquito bites, which really ruined our stay. If staying there, ask the owner for a room with bug screen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Steep driveway

Beautiful grounds, worth a stroll. Challenging driveway. My check engine light came on so I am losing a day at the mechanic. It is very steep, your car will probably be fine, mine is very old. Twin room has one window which is at the entrance of another room so choose between privacy and natural light. Had issues with mosquitos, light switch near only one bed which doesn't have a nightstand. Overall beautiful property with a challenging room (twin), the other rooms seem better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Waikiki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with a view but 15 minute drive to nearest restaurant. Host christine very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Glynnis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The view was lovely as was the setting other than that there is little to recommend this place. Access would be very difficult for many as the drive was phenominally steep and would make walking out impossible for most. The room was small as was the bathroom tucked away at the back of the bedroom, adequate for a one night stop but not a lengthy stay. Check in was not welcoming (at 5pm which was hardly late) infact it was most off putting as we had to ring the front door bell and wait a while to be be greeted with "Oh I'd forgotton you were coming. You are the ones who booked on line' We were.neither informed of a breakfast nor dinner option at La Casa for our two night stay and when we enquired where we could eat we were told eating options were a 10 km drive away into Thames with no recommendations. We did actually find breakfast the next morning at a wonderful cafe 2km away. Waikamu Beach Cafe. This was our first time in the Coramandel peninsula and Im sure we will return but not to La Casa Im afraid.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Magnificent Viees

Magnificent views of the coast. Beautifully kept grounds with lovely flowers. Room Looked right out to the sea _ lovely. Spanish design cool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
I would give this lodge 10 stars if I could. It was wonderful. The views were fabulous. Christine & Drew were wonderful hosts the gardens around their lodge were so beautiful. If we ever come back to NZ, we will stay at their lodge!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful villa and suites with stunning views over the bay and Coromandel, but the highlight was Christine's cooking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ocean view

Amazing view, quiet, clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sepideh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views from room. Gardens around property fantastic. Can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and view was stunning. Fabulous outdoor entertaining area. Very friendly hosts and excellent amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really loved the location of the lodge. The sea view from the lodge was beautiful. Drew and Christine were really welcoming and we were very happy with service. The place was really neat and tidy. Also, the place was really calm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular views, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome view of the ocean , beautiful Well kept garden and wonderful Hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024