Title: The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377612/862dffb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377612/3909465c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377612/00bb0a71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377612/a7d9d01b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114380000/114377700/114377612/f844c8fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathrooms1722 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home The stylish, well-equipped kitchen features high-quality appliances, including an air fryer and slow cooker. Dish up a classic Kiwi feast while the kids play on the lawn. The back of the property is fenced, protecting kiwi and quail in the bush. Entertainment and connectivity are sorted with a Smart TV, WiFi, and a log fire that heats the whole house. Hair straighteners and a fish filleting bench are also provided. Four well-appointed bedrooms, plus an additional queen bedroom available on request, comfortably sleep up to nine guests. A family-sized bathroom, master ensuite with separate toilet, and full laundry facilities complete the setup. Enjoy a quick dip at a moment’s notice, or explore Te Mata, Thames, and Coromandel with activities like hiking, biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing. Te Mata Main Beach is a short walk away, featuring a diving platform for high tide, while a nearby all-tide swimming hole offers a rope swing from a pohutukawa tree. Te Mata is 20 minutes north of Thames, with main shopping, including Pak’nSave. Te Puru (10 mins south) has a general store and takeaways, while Tapu (6 mins south) offers a dairy and great takeaways. The Royal Oak Hotel provides indoor/outdoor dining. Waikawau Boat Ramp is 6 minutes north (15 dollars to launch via barcode scan), and it's just 5 minutes by boat to the mussel farms. Coromandel (40 mins north) has a supermarket, cafés, restaurants, and top fishing spots. Stop by Waiomu Café (5 mins south) and enjoy lovely coastal beaches with surfcasting from the roadside rocks. Strictly no gatherings or parties $50.00 per night for additional bedroom.$25.00 per night for anyone exceeding guest countPlease note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,722 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41280000/41271500/41271441/abc1fd4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Fishing Getaway Te Puru - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=41271441&PinnedHotelID=41271441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112740000/112737000/112736909/d0482deb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waikawau Retreat. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 653381 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-36.968616,175.49522&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:vpr%60Fclcn%60%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBQ%40QBUDQBQDSBQDQDQDQDQDQFSDMFQDSFMFQHOFQFOFMHSHMFOHMHOHOHOJIHOJMHMJMJKJMJKJMJKJIJKLKJMLGLKJILGLILKLGJENILILELGNELELINELENCLENENALENCLANCNCNANAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%40NBNBL%40NBNDL%40NDNDLBLDNDLHNDLDLFLDNHLHLDLFJHLJLFLHLJJFJLLJJJJHLJHLJJJLJJJLHLJLHNJHHNHNHNHLHNFLHNFPFNHPFNFPFLDRFPFLDRDPDPFPBPDPDPBRDPBPBTBPBP%40PBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40P%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FRARAP%3FTAPAPATCPAPCTAPCPCRCRCPERCNEREPCPGPEPEREPGLGRENGNGRGLIPGNGPINGLININILINILKJINKNIJKNKJKJKJINMJKFKJMJKLKFMJMHMFMJKHMHMDMFOHMDMHMDODMFODMDMBODODM%40ODOBM%40OBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMAOCMEOAOEMEOCMEOEMGMEOEMIMEMIOGKEMIMKMIMGKIMKMGKMMKKKKGKKKOKKKKKKKOIKKOIOKKIMIOIMIOGOIMIQGOGOGQIMGSGOEOGSEMGQESEQEQEQEQCSEOCSEQCSASCQCQCUAQAQCUAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WJP2onR4OAf8bpvAWI_-VxZxJZc=) Thames, Coromandel #### What's nearby - Tararu Bay - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Wilson Bay - 11 min drive - 9.2 miles - Thames Hospital - 27 min drive - 15.9 miles - Kuaotunu Beach - 47 min drive - 41.9 miles - Miranda Hot Springs - 56 min drive - 39.8 miles #### Getting around - Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 82 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Royal Oak Pub - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home located? > Situated in Te Mata, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tararu Bay and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Wilson Bay. Goldmine Experience and Burke Street Wharf are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lighthouse - Te Mata Holiday Home Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.