Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast

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Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

About this property

Historic Setting: Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast in Thames offers a 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views, complemented by a sun terrace and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include bathrobes, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Guests can savour warm dishes, juice, and fresh fruits each morning. Local Attractions: Miranda Hot Springs is 32 km away, offering relaxing soaks. Hiking and cycling opportunities enhance the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
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1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hayley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The owners were wonderful. They did an amazing breakfast and were so friendly. Fabulous location for town or for the coastal walkway. Clean and comfortable and would definitely book again.”
  • Mathilde
    Belgium Belgium
    “Excellent stay at Lady Bowen B&B. I received a warm welcome from the host as I arrived, as well as a drink. The bed was very comfortable, with lots of blankets and pillows. There are common areas downstairs with a pool table, games, a TV, etc.”
  • Feleti
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Property is homely, and the staff make you feel at home too.”
  • Janet
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “I really appreciated the welcome by Stu, who greeted me after a long drive in the dark. He offered to give me some history of the hotel before I settled in for the night. The next morning after a very quiet and comfortable night's sleep, a...”
  • Lachie
    Australia Australia
    “Great owners, lovely property, ticked all the boxes”
  • Yali
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The breakfast was delicious! Stuart and Barbara are very friendly and helpful. They gave me useful ideas to spend a good time in Thames! Would recommend to my friends.”
  • Lynne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Loved its history. Friendly hosts. Great place for the night. Really enjoyed its friendly atmosphere.”
  • Melanie
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely beds and clean rooms .Homely atmosphere with caring host and hostess”
  • Jordan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Would highly recommend! The couple hosting were absolutely wonderful, we were given a tour of the house and told about the history, the outdoor area is very cute and Breakfast was exceptional. The room was comfy, big enough for what we needed,...”
  • Francisca
    Australia Australia
    “Welcoming Comfortable Breakfast excellent All day tea and coffee”

Managed by Stuart and Barbara Caisley

Company review score: 9.8Based on 425 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We offer comfortable, warm beds in restful surroundings and a good substantial breakfast as well as friendly faces, someone to chat to if you need, local knowledge, a game of pool and a laugh or two. We enjoy travelling ourselves and really aim to make your stay at Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast one of the highlights of your holiday. We'd like all our guests to be well rested, well fed and very relaxed when they leave.

Property information

Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast is a heritage hotel which was built in 1886 during the goldmining boom in the area . It has been lovingly renovated and redecorated over the years but still retains the general layout and charm of yesteryear. It is located on a quiet residential street away from the bustle but just a short stroll from the main shopping areas with their many cafes, restaurants and bars. Guests can explore the wonderful Coromandel area with its spectacular beauty, world famous beaches and many walks and bike trails using the Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast as a relaxing and restful base. We have several guest areas including a lovely balcony where guests can enjoy a sunset, a garden with different areas so you can just laze in a hammock or chat with the other guest if you wish, a lounge with tv, pool table and small library, and a dining room where you will enjoy your delicious complimentary breakfast each morning

Neighbourhood information

The Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast is located on a quiet residential street in the historic area of Thames. Thames was once a goldmining town and this is reflected in the nearby attractions. The School of Mines, The Goldmine Experience, Thames Museum, The Treasury, Small Gauge Railway are all a very short walk from us and the shopping center which boasts many cafes, bars and eateries is an easy ten minute walk away. The Hauraki Bike Trial with its 173 kms of bike tracks can be access nearby. The spectacular Pinnacles hike is a short drive away. Thames is the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsulia with its many spectacular bush walks and world famous beaches. Hot Water Beach, Cathederal Cove and New Chums beach are all a short drive away and the Coromandel has many other amazing beaches for travellers to "discover". If you are wanting to travel a bit further Auckland is only about 90 minutes away, Hamilton is about an hour away and we are about 90 minutes from Tauranga so Thames is an ideal base for tourists and holiday makers of all types.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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