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Reviews of Te Mata Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Te Mata Lodge
18 Eames Crescent, Te Mata

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Our lovely chalet in the forest
We stayed in a lovely little chalet. It has a small kitchenette with gas hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster. There is also a bbq on the deck. It has its own bathroom and double bed downstairs and single bed with pull out upstairs. There is also a tv with freeview box. Very clean modern interior. Staff were very friendly and helpful. No mobile phone reception on site serong as your in a valley but there is free 100mb wifi per device per day. Overall we were really happy with our stay and plan to go back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from Bevan on Feb 26, 2024
Thanks for your kind words

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
seclusion in the bush
Spent 2 nights here In 2 bedroom cabin...3 adults and one child. Fully equipped with all kitchen utensils. Set in the bush. Unfortunately weather was atrocious for most of the time but we were able to wander through some of the bush tracks and along the riverside. Even saw the glowworms. Nice drive up to Coromandel town and had the weather been better could have spent time wandering along the many beaches and rocks along the foreshore. Owners very friendly and helpful. Would be a great place to stay in the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from Mike on Jul 18, 2020
Thanks for great feedback John. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves even in the midst of the bad weather. Great to see an attitude that gets among the fun regardless of weather.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Bevan on Feb 26, 2024
Thanks

8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful
The blessing that was our host gave us...yes at no charge...fresh eggs as ours had come to a sad demise...and then free dvd's as it was the one rain day of our holiday. Once you get over the surprise of walking into your nanas 1960 bach you will settle into the couch or bed warm and cosy. Beautiful setting, bird life abound, was peaceful, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Murray on Mar 21, 2019
You are very welcome!!! Pleased you left relaxed & refreshed having enjoyed stepping back in time. Blessings.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owners are lovely and the grounds and river are very beautiful! However the drive is very steep and rough gravel! The lodge we stayed at had a very antique feel and a bit time warpish! If you over look the peeling paint and old fashioned kitchen it’s quirky and interesting! WiFi is available but limited! An interesting stay but not for those who want modern, chic and sterile! This is definitely a unique stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Owner on Mar 8, 2019
Thanks for your honest review. You're totally correct about the driveway, the old-time feel etc. Many of our units were built in the 1960's and have been furnished with a retro styling. They are a loving reminder for many folk of a largely by-gone era where holidays were enjoyed in very simple dwellings nicknamed the "kiwi bach." Safe and enjoyable travels!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly greeting and staff, lovely location with a brilliantly beautiful backyard, full of things to explore on its own. Lodging is quaint and quiet with an amazing view from the porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Te Mata on Feb 20, 2019
Thanks so much for your review. We're so pleased you spent time enjoying the many aspects of our property. Love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
rustic bur right
Loved this place. A bit quirky and rustic but clean, well appointed, quiet and comfortable.Private river for swimming.Owners very obiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Te Mata on Feb 12, 2019
Glad you enjoyed your stay and swimming in the river is certainly a treat.

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway from the busy city life!
Love the cottage surrounded by nature! Enjoyed the chill river and quietness! Exceptional hospitality, Murray and family were very friendly and helpful to provide information on where to go and what to explore around the area. Our cottage was fully equipped with everything we need; pots and pans are all well maintained too. Would have been great if I had bring some books to read on the balcony while enjoying the quiet nature. It calms our hearts and slow us down from the fast pace. It's a great place to spend quality time with loved ones. Me and my parents had a lovely 2 nights stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Te Mata on Feb 20, 2019
Thanks so much for your kind and appreciative words! We're so pleased you and your parents were able to slow right down and enjoy the peace and sound of nature... it certainly does us good! Love to host you again!

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short trip to Coromandel
Great location in the bush yet just off the main toad. Classic Kiwi bach experience. Comprehensive advice on local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Te Mata on Feb 12, 2019
We love the fact we have a true kiwi bach experience to offer our guests. Glad you could explore the area.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hefty price not to have check in until 2.00pm & out by 10.00am the next day. There was some rubbish found under our bed. For the price we paid, we would have expected the shower to run properly. It would suddenly go cold, or scorching hot. They also ask you to have short showers, very odd. We could hear the people in the cottage next door as if they were in ours. A bit of work needs doing. I stayed there 4 times approx 10 yrs ago & loved it. I wont be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Mike on Feb 6, 2019
I am sorry to hear you were not satisfied with your stay. 10am checkouts and 2pm check-ins are standard for most accomodation providers. If you had checked with us we would have been able to arrange our cleaning to ensure you were able to check out later. Unfortunately we had just had a plumber in and had installed a booster pump into the cottage to improve the poor pressure that was in the shower. Thank you for highlighting the issue of the sudden change in temperature in the shower. After you left I immediately had the head removed and adjusted. We appreciate feedback and make changes where necessary. Unfortunately however some improvements - like the hot water booster - create new issues. We are constantly making improvements and have been since we took over 6 years ago. The one bedroom cottage you stayed in when we took over had a tiny bar fridge and a tiny oven with a single element stove top. It now has a full size fridge and oven, had the roof replaced, and new larger wooden table and chairs, had aspects of the ceiling replaced, had a new king single bed and had the kitchen faucet replaced. The price has increased $5 since we took over.

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's a gem in a small town
Our stay was great, and the hosts are friendly and made us feel at home. They also offered suggestions for stop overs on our way to Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Mike on Jan 22, 2019
It was great to meet you and the kids and a pleasure to see you enjoying the property. thanks for staying with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful spot down by the river. We really enjoyed playing in the kayaks, swimming and sitting on the bank. Our kids didn’t want to leave the Lodge all the time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Dorothy on Jan 14, 2019
Thanks for coming and glad you enjoyed our beautiful surroundings. River is very warm at this time of the year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay - loved the nature surrounding our cottage. Unfortunately it was raining so didn't get to go for any walks or enjoy using the kayaks. We stayed inside and watched a DVD that we borrowed from reception! Also was able to borrow a highchair too. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Mike on Jan 8, 2019
Thanks for leaving a review for us. great to hear you enjoyed the surroundings. Our selection of DVD's were well utilised over the unexpected wet season

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Ôtautahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a family friendly place of tranquility. There is kayaks, trampoline and sporting equipment freely supplied. Beautiful beaches are close by!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Dorothy on Oct 17, 2018
Lovely to host you. Glad you enjoyed the facilities that are here with our river and beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Tom, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spatious and comfy lodges in amazing lush setting
Online pictures did not do justice to this gem of an accommodation. Our double bedroom lodge was more comfortable and well appointed than expected. Could easily take a couple of weeks just to explore the immediate surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming and rustic
Charming comfortable chalet in a rustic environment. Deep in the woods with its own lazy river to swim or kayak in, or picnic/read beside, it was a real getaway. Our host Murray was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable - his tips about the area were great! Our cosy chalet was quiet, with a balcony to eat at and a couple of friendly visiting chickens. The kitchenette is well-equipped, with utensils, a microwave, small stove and fridge, but bring easy-to-cook food as the space is small. Overall we had a lovely stay over 2 nights!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Owner on Apr 10, 2018
So true your description of our property and its amenities, thank you! We're thrilled you you had a real getaway and left feeling refreshed. We would love to host you again!

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coromandel retreat.
Lovely chalet with a great view from the balcony. Would sleep 2 adults and 2 children in the upstairs room, but would be rather cramped if wet - better for 2/3. Dining table was undercover on the balcony. There was a bbq as well as a two burner stove and microwave. Within the extensive grounds there were some short walks and a swimming hole with kayaks available. Very nice people.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris, N.Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secluded slice of paradise
Love this place, tucked away in the bush. Waking up to bird song. Great location, halfway between Thames and Coromandel. Safe stream for kayaking, lots of stuff for kids. Well equipped homely chalet. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Michael, Brisbane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Welcoming and helpful family run business with good accessibility to the rest of the peninsula.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, Central Coast NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Off the grid!
A beautiful spot to get away from it all.. Quiet and off the grid. A great spot to relax, and explore the area. The setup is basic and not the place to stay if you area looking to party, but is great for a relaxing time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

tee, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy lodging amongst nature
Dorothy is a wonderful and thoughtful host and who makes sure we have all the information we need to enjoy our stay. The private rock pool is the star attraction of this wonderful lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

mrs caroline b milne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. It was great to meet you and glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique place with cozy facility
The location is excellent, right in the middle of native bush with refreshing small but warm hut. The only little issue is that it's a littie bit risky to go after a big rain as the road on the coastline might be blocked by a land slip. We got a very good welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Thanks for a great review. We thoroughly enjoy sharing the setting of Te Mata Lodge with our guests. This has been the first year since we have owned the property where slips have been an issue, the roading contractors do a great job at clearing the road quickly and reopening to travelers.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning location
Dorothy was an excellent host and it we would love to have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Mike on Aug 26, 2017
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. If you find the chance we would love to host you gain. Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

jo, christchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slept like a baby
We arrived and the host was warm and friendly. They had turned the heating on and the place was spik and span. The beds and linen luxurious.... Shower premium. A great place to explore coromandel then felt like back to your tree hut to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Mike on Aug 26, 2017
Thanks for such a generous review. Great to hear you enjoyed yourself.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We would have loved to know what things you enjoyed and what we could have improved on to help make your stay better in the future. If you would like to email us, feel free.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to get close to nature
The location is great if you want to be close to nature. There's a nice river that runs alongside the property that you can swim and kayak in. It's very close to the national parks and beaches near Coromandel. The hosts were very welcoming when I checked in. They even gave me some dinner since it was a bit late. I stayed in one of the self-contained chalets. It was very spacious. I was by myself but you can easily sleep 3-4 people in there. The place was clean. The kitchen had all the necessary tools for preparing a quick meal. At night you can hear the river flowing by which was very soothing. The only downside was that you had to pay for internet if you needed more than 100MB on a device per day. It's also hard to get phone reception there.

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super stay
The whole place is beautiful and very well run. Murray and Dorothy were really helpful And friendly, wish we could have stayed longer

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was lovely, generous, and knowledgeable about the area. The Lodge itself was so spacious and comfortable with a bunch of activities! Our 6 year old loved the idea of kayaking and swimming in the river, panning for rocks, playing whirly tennis and the trampoline!
Response from General Manager on Feb 6, 2017
Hi Elizabeth, Great to hear you enjoyed your stay and that your young one loved her time here. Seeing families and couples enjoying the property is what brings it all to life.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eco-friendly self-contained cabin
Genuine friendly reception on arrival. Very clean accommodation with full kitchen facilities. Balcony provides scenic view of bush surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Te Mata Lodge
We had an excellent stay at the Te Mata Lodge. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind. We would definitely choose to stay there again.

8/10 Good

Jenny, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful place
Run by a friendly family, it is hidden away very peaceful you can hear the river. Very eco friendly. There is a garden area near the river and they have kayak for the use of the guess. The cabin was big enough and well equip for the four of us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay! Will recommend to family and friends. Comfortable and lots to do in the area. Very helpful and friendly staff. Cute little area!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Nice place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Renwick SI NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Stay
A lovely drive to Te Mata Lodge friendly hosts good facilities

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a retreat, something very special
Had a fabulous stay here, only wished we could've stayed longer. A great place tucked away with chance to unwind and relax, but close enough to see other parts of the coast line.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline., England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
relax in a lovely setting!
The lodges are set on a hidden hillside in a wooded area.We loved the back to nature feel!Also liked the personal touch/welcome from the owners who are doing a great job , and have thought of everything in the lodges, which are eco friendly with organic drinks.There is a lovely garden area by a river equipped with kayaks.this was the most peaceful, relaxing place we stayed and would recommend it.

6/10 Okay

Robert, Australia - SA - Regional SA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Tired, needs a complete overhaul; Value: not good value ; Service: Friendly; has potential but in the present condition it's disappointing

10/10 Excellent

linda, Chelmsford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Great accommodation run by a delightful family located in an unspoilt position overlooking a wooded valley with a river. A place to relax surrounded by nature and wildlife. Perfect.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Quiet and slightly quirky
In a quiet woodland setting by a river. Not there long enough to enjoy walks etc. Slightly quirky, since the cabins are old, but comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Julia, Australia - ACT - Canberra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Simple but comfortable; Value: Fantastic; Service: Wonderful friendlyservice; Cleanliness: Immaculate; A good base from which to explore Coromandel peninsula.

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Australia - NSW - Regional NSW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

archie, Hamilton, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Very natural and feels like you are part of the natural environment, quiet with just the sound of nature, birds river etc. I just love it, reminds me of taveuni, Fiji

10/10 Excellent

Meg and Paul, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet relaxing place with lovely owners
This was a lovely place to stay, in fact we only booked for 2 nights but stayed for 3, and if the weather had been kinder would probably made it 4. Nothing was to much trouble for the owners which makes all the difference to any p-lace you stay at. Te Mata Lodge will only get better as time goes on, so we would recommend to anyone

8/10 Good

Nitika, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Excellent

10/10 Excellent

carey, New Zealand - Waikato

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

10/10 Excellent

claire, New Zealand - Manawatu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Home away from home; Value: Great deal; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless; would like to go back in summer and try out the hammock.

10/10 Excellent

Karen, New Zealand - Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Outstanding; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Gleaming;

10/10 Excellent

walter, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Distinctive; Value: Affordable; Service: Go the extra mile, Outstanding; Cleanliness: Pleasant; Wonderful place for a retreat. Peaceful, quiet and clean.

8/10 Good

Keri, New Zealand - Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Good; Value: Affordable; Service: Professional, Friendly, Courteous; Cleanliness: Pleasant, Lovely; Loved having a proper kitchen in our cabin :o)