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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
The current price is ₩134,308
₩154,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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 Intl. Airport (AKL) - 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

Guesthouse by the sea, remodeled 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 the lobby.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Te Aputa Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • 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 elevator

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

Property 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Te Aputa Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Te Aputa Lodge?

As of Dec 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Te Aputa Lodge on Dec 30, 2025 start from ₩134,308, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for NZD 30.

Where is Te Aputa Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 9 mi (15 km) of Tararu Bay, Goldmine Experience, and Thames Historical Museum. Thames Hospital and Goldfields Shopping Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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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

Alicia

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

Sandra

We enjoyed our stay. A lovely spot to relax and all services excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Anders

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic. Great host, nice view and clean. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

Bonnie

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

Ocean view

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had beautiful views and decor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

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

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

Richard

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

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts, beautiful view, amazing gardens, wonderful building. Great value for a wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were great host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gorgeous! Lovely architecture and gardens. The view is especially breathtaking. I’ve wanted to stay here for years and I was so wonderful . Thank you to the caring hosts also, so welcoming and hospitable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds with great views over the firth. Room was small but worked just fine. Views and grounds were fabulous and hostess engaging during check-in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with excellent view to the sea. Very kind and nice hosts. The best hotel during our New Zealand-trip sofar.

8/10 Good

Marion

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

8/10 Good

Ferenc

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely separate rooms with ensuite in a private house. Own entry onto terrace and the gardens Great views and very quiet. Not too far from Auckland airport which made it an ideal place for us to recover from a long flight
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024