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Te Aputa Lodge

3.5 star property

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Queen Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Outdoor banquet area
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Garden
Birthday party area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru, Waikato, 3575
  • Place, Tararu Bay
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Goldmine Experience
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Thames Hospital
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Queen Room, Ocean View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Te Aputa Lodge

3.5-star Te Puru guest house with free in-room WiFi
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this guesthouse has a microwave in a common area and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out are onsite.
Te Aputa Lodge offers 5 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.
Te Aputa Lodge features a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Mediterranean guesthouse also offers a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Te Aputa Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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 elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

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
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

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

Property 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 elevators

National rating

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

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. 74 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024