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Thames Accommodation Guide
There are all types of Thames accommodation and places to stay: motels, lodges, B&Bs, old pubs, youth hostels, backpackers, retreats, remote campsites and holiday parks with cabins and van sites. Throughout, the style is friendly, helpful and relaxed.   Tait's Fun Maps

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Thames and Thames Coast

Junction Hotel (Est 1869) Thames
Located in the heart of historical downtown, local Saturday market in front of the hotel and just minutes away from the stunning Kauaeranga Valley. Clean comfortable welcoming environment, rooms start at $30, tea, coffee and free WiFi. Stop for a drink at our newly renovated bar. ‘The Junction is sure to please.’

700 Pollen Street, Thames
Phone 07 868 6008

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  Junction Hotel Thames

Avalon Motel
We have 10 self contained studio and family units and one executive suite with ensuite spa pool. Off street parking, indoor spa & sauna, SKY TV, laundry, large garden with BBQ area and playground. Cooked continental breakfast available. Seasonal rates apply. On SH25 just south of Thames
Reservations Freephone 0800 868 77 55
Email: stay@motelavalon.co.nz

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  Avalon Motel

Thorold Country House B&B
Relax in our peaceful country home ideally situated on 6 acres on the Coromandel Peninsula with views over the Firth of Thames. 2 luxury guest rooms with private bathroom in main house, spacious 2 bedroom self-contained Garden Apartment and large secluded swimming pool all set in subtropical gardens. Dinner by arrangement.
At Kopu, 5 minutes from Thames on SH26.
Hosts: Wendy & Gary
Phone: 07 868 8480
Email: thorold@xtra.co.nz
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  Thorold Country House B&B

Corolight B&B
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Contact: Julia & Bob Bissett
108 Whitehead Way, Parawai, Thames 3500
Ph 07 8685538 Fax 07 8685537 Mob 021 1848334
Email: julia@corolight.co.nz

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  Corolight Bed and Breakfast

The Sunset Motel
Base yourself with us while exploring the Coromandel Peninsula. Suitable for family holidays, business or adventure, 2 units on the beach front, 1 cottage, 1 studio, 5 units with a garden courtyard, all close to the sea. All units self contained with separate luxurious bedrooms (except studio). BBQ area, guest laundry and fantastic sea views.
1017 Tararu Rd (SH20) Thames
Phone 07 868 8573
Email: sunsetmotel@xtra.co.nz
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  The Sunset Motel

Kauaeranga Valley - Department of Conservation
See virgin native forest, majestic kauri trees, clear rivers, waterfalls, tramping and walking tracks, birdlife and the breathtaking ‘Pinnacles’. There are several campsites (some with BBQs), trampers huts & the 80 bunk Pinnacles Hut.
Contact Kauaeranga Visitor Centre for all DOC Coromandel information
Phone 07 867 9080
Email: kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
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  Kauaeranga Valley - Department of Conservation

Chartré Manor B&B
The manor has 3 luxury guest rooms with ensuites and the self contained cottage sleeps 4 with a romantic open fire for cosy winter nights. The 2½ acre garden setting on the hills overlooking Thames is peaceful and relaxing, the views and sunsets spectacular! Enjoy the pool and gazebo.
306 Grafton Road Thames
Phone 07 868 3255 or 027 608 2130
Email: welcome@chartremanor.co.nz
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Huia Lodge B&B
Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Kauaeranga Valley in comfort at Huia Lodge. Each unit has an ensuite with queen and single bed and tea/coffee making facilities. Set in 3½ acres of tranquil bush, pasture and orchard just 10 mins from Thames with views over the valley to the mountains. Bush walks.
589 Kauaeranga Valley Road
Phone/Fax 07 868 6557
Email: celian@wave.co.nz
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Rendezvous Motel Kopu Corner
The first motel on the Coromandel. All spacious ground floor units with cooking facilities, 1 or 2 bedroom (sleeps 6). Family bar and restaurant across the road. Close to golf and bowls. Stay a few days and explore the Peninsula. Parking for self con-tained campervans. On SH25 5 mins sth of Thames.
Hosts Dave & Marion
Phone/Fax 07 868 8536
Email: rendezvousmotel@xtra.co.nz

 
  Rendezvous Motel Kopu Corner

Brookby Motel
Quiet bush setting. 4 one bedroom units and 2 studios. King or queen beds, laundry, SKY TV, DVD in all units. Just a short walk to central Thames for shopping and cafes. Continental or English breakfast.
A rippling brook, A tranquil scene, A place to rest, A traveller's dream.

102 Redwood Lane, Thames
Phone/Fax 07 868 6663
Email: Brookbymotel@xtra.co.nz

 
  Brookby Motel

Puru Park Motel - Thames Coast
One and two bedroom self contained units. Minutes from the beach & boat ramp. Handy to the bowling club, local gardens, bush walks, tennis courts and playground. Ten minutes to restaurants. A good base for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.
Hosts Peter and Lesley Bithell
2 West Crescent, Te Puru
Ph/Fax 07 868 2686
Email: bithell@xtra.co.nz

 
  Puru Park Motel

Thames Valley Motel & Restaurant
Ngatea is the first town out of Auckland on SH2 and just fifteen minutes from Thames and the Coromandel. Close to the Ngatea cafes, craft shops, the Water Gardens and Wilderness Gems. 5 ground floor units which sleep 4, queen size beds and parking right outside the door.
Cnr SH2 & Pauls Drive Ngatea
Phone/Fax 07 867 7189
Email: tvmotel@xtra.co.nz
 
  Thames Valley Motel & Restaurant

Imperial Hotel (The Impie)
Bar & Food; Big screen sport, live music or just a beer with friends. 15 machine gaming room. Friendly, comfortable and safe. All day menu 11am - 6pm, 7days. Dinner Thu-Sat.
Accommodation: single, twin and double rooms, backpackers dorm. Reas. tariff, lounge and kitchen. ‘Stay for the moment, Stay a while!’

Cnr Pollen & Sealey Streets Thames
Phone 07 868 6200  Fax 07 868 6200
 
  Imperial Hotel Thames

Brian Boru Hotel Thames
Historic and iconic Thames hotel with adjacent motel. Relive the old days in the bar with olde worlde decor. Restaurant with full menu. Comfortable accommodation in the nearest motel units to the town centre, 15 studio units, some with double spa. Also hotel rooms.
Corner Pollen & Richmond Streets, Thames
Phone 07 868 6523  Fax 07 868 9760
Email: brian.boru@xtra.co.nz
  Brian Boru Hotel Thames

Ocean View on Thames Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy the tranquility of our delightful bush setting, with glorious views over the Firth of Thames.  Relax in our outdoor spa and enjoy the sunset. Guest BBQ facilities. Only two minutes from the town centre and coast. An ideal base from which to explore the beautiful Coromandel.
Tariff: Queen room $130  Twin room $120 
Two bed apartment $150 double - $25 each extra person

Your hosts: Steve and Julie McLellan
Phone 07 868 3588
Email: sjmclellan@xtra.co.nz
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  Ocean View Bed and Breakfast

Sunkist International Backpackers
Enjoy our 140 year old, history filled building. Spacious rooms, sun drenched garden with BBQ, huge lounge, kitchen, laundry, 24hr internet, pool table. Free town bikes, coffee, tea and smiles. QUALMARK 4 STAR. Rental cars available. Use our Sunkist Shuttle for the Kauaeranga Valley. Free Info Centre pickup.
506 Brown Street
Phone 07 868 8808
Email: sunkist@xtra.co.nz
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Tuscany on Thames Motel
14 luxurious suites with king/queen beds. Kitchens, superb tiled and mirrored bathrooms with double spa baths. Swimming pool. Close to all amenities. Base yourself here to explore the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. Qualmark 4 Star plus. SH25 Thames just 1 min from town.
Hosts: Jan, Justin and Kirsty Edgar
Phone 07 868 5099 Fax 07 868 5080
Email: enquiry@tuscanyonthames.co.nz
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  Tuscany on Thames Motel

Coastal Motor Lodge
Famously located just 2ks north of the centre of historic Thames, the Coastal Motor Lodge is situated right on the coast in lovely gardens between the sea and native bush. QUALMARK 4 STAR (Excellent)
608 Tararu Road (SH25) Thames
Pacific Coast Highway
Ph 07 868 6843 Fax 07 868 6520
Email: enquiries@stayatcoastal.co.nz
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  Coastal Motor Lodge

Dickson Holiday Park - Thames
Clean, Green and Friendly!   3.5 km north of Thames town centre. Family accommodation, motels, flats, cabins & vans. Backpacker rooms plus tent, camper & caravan sites at affordable prices. Solar heated pool for summer, bushwalking from the door, boat ramp and fishing just up the road.
Victoria Street, Thames
Phone 07 868 7308
Email: reserve@dicksonpark.co.nz

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  Dickson Holiday Park

Te Mata Lodge - Thames Coast
One and two bedroom self-contained cottages and cabins in idyllic and peaceful river valley. Enjoy kayaking, trout fishing, swimming hole, bush walking and gold panning. Just a few minutes to the beach. A central base for exploring the Coromandel Peninsula.
20 mins north of Thames
Ph 07 868 4834 or 0800 420 868
Email: info@tematalodge.co.nz

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  Te Mata Lodge

Rapaura in the Tapu Valley
Rapaura is a 64 acre private estate with native trees, ferns, lily ponds and a bushwalk to a cascading waterfall. Self catering boutique accommodation. 'KORU at rapaura' serves home-cooked specialties and 'dam' good coffee! Open 7 days, 9am 'til 5pm; winter hours may vary. 6.5 ks from Tapu on the Tapu-Coroglen Rd.
Phone/Fax 07 868 4821
Email: rapaura.watergardens@xtra.co.nz

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  Rapaura in the Tapu Valley

Tapu Creek Campervan Park
Lovely family holiday park set in 2.3 acres of sheltered parkland in the Tapu Valley. 20 landscaped sites, powered and watered, toilet block and public dump station. Facilities include a barbecue area, picnic tables, and a beautiful creek to cool off in. Local Facilities include hotel, service station, restaurant and store a few minutes drive away. 22.5 Km North of Thames only 90 minutes from Auckland and Waikato.
Phone: 07 868 4560
Email: tapucreek@xtra.co.nz

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  Tapu Creek Campervan Park

Corolight B&B
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Contact: Julia & Bob Bissett
108 Whitehead Way, Parawai, Thames 3500
Ph 07 8685538 Fax 07 8685537 Mob 021 1848334
Email: julia@corolight.co.nz

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  Corolight Bed and Breakfast

The Seabird Coast

Miranda Holiday Park
The Miranda Holiday Park has 1 and 2 bedroom chalets, tourist lodge with own rooms, power & tent sites, BBQs, playground, Sky TV and all modern facilities. Enjoy the Astrograss tennis court and our own hot natural mineral pool. All just 45 minutes from Auckland Airport.
NEW ZEALAND TOURISM AWARDS WINNER - Qualmark 5 Star

595 Front Miranda Road Waitakaruru
Phone/Fax: 07 867 3205
Email: mirandaholidaypark@xtra.co.nz
 
  Miranda Holiday Park

Bay View Hotel Kaiaua
We welcome you to our friendly Lounge Bar, large sunny Garden Bar and Award Winning Restaurant which has a full menu including fresh seafood and the famous Kaiaua Fish and Chips. Takeaways, bottle shop and Motel accommodation. Close to the Miranda Hot Pools.
Bay View Hotel, East Coast Road
Phone 09 232 2717 Fax 09 232 2658
Email: bayview.hotel@xtra.co.nz
 
  Bay View Hotel Kaiaua

Orere Point Top 10 Holiday Park
A family camp set in a peaceful park-land paradise next to a fresh water river. 5 mins walk to a safe beach with great fishing and boating. Suits all budgets from camping to self-contained units. Just 1 hour from Airport. Your Leisure, Our Pleasure! Orere Point Top 10 Holiday Park.
2 Orere Point Road, Orere Point
Ph/Fax 09 292 2774  Freephone 0800 391 905
Email: orerepoint@xtra.co.nz
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Kaiaua Motor Camp (EcoQuest)
Our campground is spacious, quiet and on the beach with excellent fishing, bushwalks and close to the Miranda Shorebird Centre. Cabins, powered sites and tent sites, classroom, modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. Please ring ahead as we are often prebooked by groups.
EcoQuest Education Foundation
Phone 09 232 2712
Email: camp@ecoquest.co.nz
  Kaiaua Motor Camp

Thames and Thames Coast  
Avalon Motel SH 25 Thames close to town & golf club, Sky, indoor spa, sauna 07 868 7755
Puru Park Motel Thames Coast bush walks, 2 mins to beach & boat ramps 07 868 2686
Rapaura Watergardens Tapu Valley lodge & cottage - see activities ad 07 868 4821
Rendezvous Motel Kopu, first motel for the Coromandel 07 868 8536
Sunkist International Backpackers 506 Brown Street Thames 07 868 8808
Sunset Motel Tararu water's edge 07 868 8573
Tapu Creek Campervan Park Tapu Valley, river swimming 07 868 4560
Te Puru Beach Holiday Park Cabins, power & non-power sites, 2 mins to boat ramp 07 868 2879
The Seabird Coast  
Kaiaua Motor Camp Coast Rd Kaiaua cabins, power & non-power sites 09 232 2712
Orere Point Holiday Park 09 292 2774