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La Casa Te Puru Lodge

3.5 star property
Bayside guesthouse in Te Puru with free parking

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Queen Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Garden
Double Room, Sea View | View from room
Outdoor banquet area
Birthday party area
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
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 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
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 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)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
468 Thames Coast Road, Te Puru, Waikato, 3575

What's nearby

  • Goldmine Experience - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • The Treasury - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Thames Hospital - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Miranda Hot Springs - 42 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

La Casa Te Puru Lodge

Guesthouse by the sea
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at La Casa Te Puru Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms at La Casa Te Puru Lodge offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 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

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 16 to 22 for adults and NZD 8 to 10 for children
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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
  • 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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 16 to 22 for adults, and NZD 8 to 10 for children

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is La Casa Te Puru Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at La Casa Te Puru Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Casa Te Puru 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 La Casa Te Puru Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is La Casa Te Puru Lodge located?

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

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Reviews

La Casa Te Puru Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Anders

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

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

Jennifer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Marion

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

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

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

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drue and Kristine were fabulous hosts. They saw to our every need. What a wonderful place to spend a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed one night, wish it could have been longer. Welcoming hospitality, comfortable clean room, everything we needed for a short stay, beautifully kept gardens and the most glorious view. Would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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