Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the property?

Breakfast is available at Te Āputa - Kaputī Cafe, along with snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. Room service is also offered during limited hours.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee, and arrangements should be made in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for specific accessibility needs.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Te Puru, by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Tararu Bay and Goldmine Experience. It is approximately 6.5 miles from Burke Street Wharf and 6.8 miles from Thames Historical Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

Te Aputa Lodge formerly La Casa Te Puru Lodge

What guests think

At Te Aputa Lodge formerly La Casa Te Puru Lodge, travelers consistently praise sweeping coastal views, serene grounds filled with lush, immaculate gardens, and friendly, welcoming hosts, creating a peaceful, scenic base for relaxing stays on the Coromandel.

Rooms are generally basic or small but comfortable. Restaurants typically require a drive, and one review mentioned a very steep driveway and a hard-to-spot entrance at night. Overall, it suits travelers seeking tranquil scenery over convenience or extensive amenities.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Extensive, well-kept gardens and pleasant outdoor areas are a standout. Few other facilities are mentioned.

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10

Pamela

Nov 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

extensive, immaculate gardens; unparalleled view from spectacularly situated property. Relaxed, friendly host.

10

Richard

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!!

10

Robbie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Peter

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Barbara

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts, beautiful view, amazing gardens, wonderful building. Great value for a wonderful experience.

10

leah

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Gary

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great views from room. Gardens around property fantastic. Can highly recommend.

10

Erica

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location and view was stunning. Fabulous outdoor entertaining area. Very friendly hosts and excellent amenities. Highly recommend.

10

Gilda

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome view of the ocean , beautiful Well kept garden and wonderful Hosts

10

Kristine

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and grounds are repeatedly described as very clean, neat, and well maintained.

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10

Daliya

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Pamela

Nov 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

extensive, immaculate gardens; unparalleled view from spectacularly situated property. Relaxed, friendly host.

10

Alicia

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous setting! Basic room but very clean and quiet

10

Willem

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I try to look for one word to describe Casa Te Puru Lodge, but I can’t choose, so here are our thoughts: - Marvellous - Very Clean - Very friendly - Stunning Flowers - Lovely Birds It was PERFECT!

10

Sebastian

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, neat and tidy room.

10

Peter

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Marion

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kleines praktisch eingerichtetes Zimmer, sehr sauber, Schöner Blick auf das Meer

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8

Christine

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Magnificent views of the coast. Beautifully kept grounds with lovely flowers. Room Looked right out to the sea _ lovely. Spanish design cool.

10

leah

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Bonnie

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing view, quiet, clean

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and on the smaller side but comfortable. Some note private entries or ensuites.

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Alicia

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous setting! Basic room but very clean and quiet

4

Glynnis

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Robbie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Sebastian

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, neat and tidy room.

8

Ferenc

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Marion

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Kleines praktisch eingerichtetes Zimmer, sehr sauber, Schöner Blick auf das Meer

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Christine

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Magnificent views of the coast. Beautifully kept grounds with lovely flowers. Room Looked right out to the sea _ lovely. Spanish design cool.

8

Jennifer

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Spectacular views, comfy bed

8

Gary

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great views from room. Gardens around property fantastic. Can highly recommend.

10

Robin

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Service

Hosts are frequently praised as friendly and welcoming, with some guests noting attentive help. One review reported an unwelcoming check-in.

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10

William

Oct 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Drue and Kristine were fabulous hosts. They saw to our every need. What a wonderful place to spend a few days!

10

Daliya

Dec 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Joseph

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with a view but 15 minute drive to nearest restaurant. Host christine very friendly.

4

Glynnis

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Richard

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

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!!

10

Robbie

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Barbara

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts, beautiful view, amazing gardens, wonderful building. Great value for a wonderful experience.

10

Barbara

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They were great host.

10

David

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful villa and suites with stunning views over the bay and Coromandel, but the highlight was Christine's cooking!

10

Kristine

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Location

Scenic, elevated setting with sweeping sea views and a quiet, secluded feel. Dining options are a drive away, and some guests found the steep driveway or night-time access challenging.

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10

Joseph

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with a view but 15 minute drive to nearest restaurant. Host christine very friendly.

10

Dean

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a weekend away with my wife for her bday. Our arrival was a little challenging at night to find the driveway. But once we did it was an amazing place with stunning views out over the huraki gulf. Such a place to be and enjoy the beautifully kept gardens and the morening view was stunnning. Thanks for making a bday celebration worth remembering.

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Glynnis

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

chunmin

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very beautiful sea view

8

Ferenc

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Christine

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Magnificent views of the coast. Beautifully kept grounds with lovely flowers. Room Looked right out to the sea _ lovely. Spanish design cool.

10

leah

Jul 9, 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Gary

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great views from room. Gardens around property fantastic. Can highly recommend.

10

Robin

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Erica

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location and view was stunning. Fabulous outdoor entertaining area. Very friendly hosts and excellent amenities. Highly recommend.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Joseph

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay with a view but 15 minute drive to nearest restaurant. Host christine very friendly.

4

Glynnis

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

David

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful villa and suites with stunning views over the bay and Coromandel, but the highlight was Christine's cooking!

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Te Aputa Lodge formerly La Casa Te Puru Lodge

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