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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Matamata Lodge in Okauia offers a recently renovated adults-only bed and breakfast with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy air-conditioning, a kitchenette, private bathroom, and garden or mountain views. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, bicycle parking, and barbecue facilities. Delightful Breakfast: A continental breakfast is served daily, featuring freshly baked bread and pastries. Free on-site private parking is provided for convenience. Convenient Location: Located 51 km from Tauranga Airport, the property is highly rated for its friendly host, scenic location, and convenient location. Activities such as hiking and cycling are nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little lodge in the country side and nice and peaceful, but great location and just a short drive into Matamata. Had everything I needed and was very cosy!
  • Maureen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very easy to book and communicate with hosts. Friendly and inviting attitude, welcoming upon arrival. Accomodation is superb. Wonderfully comfortable with everything one could possibly need at your fingertips. Very well organised home away from...
  • Jessica
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Close to Wairere Waterfall (only 7km away) and right on the side of the road (but very quiet). The host was very friendly and the cabin tastefully decorated and the facilities well equipped. The scenery in the morning mist was amazing.
  • Elizabeth
    Canada Canada
    Comfortable, spotlessly clean, bright and spacious studio apartment, a 10 minute drive from Matamata and 20-25 min from Hobbiton. Quiet pastoral location. Breakfast provided by host with toast , muesli, muffins, yoghurt and juice plus Nepresso...
  • Alexander
    Germany Germany
    Silent hideaway with gorgeous sky at night. The bed was amazing!
  • Graham
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Exceptionally well thought out. Every little detail was in place. Extremely comfortable bed with lovely linen. A plentiful breakfast was supplied.
  • Keith
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Right up with the best. Very, very well done. Congratulations.
  • Swetha
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It’s a great location from nearby attractions and town. The lodge itself is amazing, surrounding by mountains and nature, and plenty of friendly farm animals. The cows are super cute and friendly. The hosts provided an amazing breakfast with...
  • Joanne
    Australia Australia
    The BNB is located in a peaceful rural setting and the interior design of the accommodation shows great attention to detail. It is very clean and comfortable and Alyson the owner is lovely to deal with.
  • Loneragan
    Australia Australia
    Just loved being right next to the cows. Beautiful views. Fabulous food choices. Everything and more that we might need was there

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Alyson & Tim Wilcock

9.7
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Alyson & Tim Wilcock
Okauia Lodge has 2 types of accommodation. King Studio known as the cabin and The Kaimai King Studio. Okauia Lodge is the gateway to Hobbiton, Wairere Falls, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves. A great location for using as a base. Okauia Lodge is a charming retreat in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It offers a mix of relaxation and adventure, set against the backdrop of beautiful natural landscapes. Here are some highlights of what Okauia Lodge has to offer: 1. **Scenic Surroundings: ** The lodge is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, providing guests with stunning views of rolling hills, native bush, and distant mountains. 2. **Comfortable Accommodation: ** Okauia Lodge offers cozy and well-appointed cabin, designed to provide a comfortable and restful stay. The Cabin features modern amenities while retaining a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The Cabin is set off from the main house, it boosts a King Bed with ensuite and a kitchenette that has the latest coffee machine, microwave, electric jug, toaster, sandwich maker, fridge/freezer. Okauia Lodge has a bbq for those staying longer who want to stay in and cook, relax and enjoy the magic of the mountains and enjoy the outdoors. BBq is located on the patio with outdoor dining. We offer continental breakfast daily. So, take a break and unwind at this peaceful oasis. Relax on the deck and look down the valley right thru to the Kaimai Ranges. Only 7km from Matamata & Hobbiton. The property is a starting point to exploring the surrounding countryside. The lodge’s location makes it an excellent base for discovering the natural beauty of the surrounding areas. We are a working lifestyle farm with sheep, cows, and hens. We love the fact that you can enjoy your own oasis, completely private, but on hand should you need us.
Okauia Lodge is the home of Alyson & Tim. Alyson was born & bred in Matamata and left as a teenager to go to the big smoke of Auckland. Tim was born in England and came to NZ as a teenager. Alyson & Tim have returned to Matamata this year 2023. Alyson works from home as a Travel broker and also escorts tours to India. Tim has been in Transport since he was young and still runs a transport company in Auckland. We are looking forward to welcoming our visitors. We hike and bike ride and enjoy the outdoor life. We work our small farm so at anytime you can see the animals on the farm.
Opal Hot springs are only 3km down the road so can unwind in the hot pools. if you want great walking tracks Wairere Falls is only 7km away. Matamata Information Centre and Hobbiton bus tour is only 7kms. Also we are 3km away from the Matamata to Paeora bike trail.
Language spoken: English

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 04:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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