Experience world-class service at Tahi Lodge - Matakana Coast

Elegant Accommodation: Tahi Lodge - Matakana Coast in Snells Beach offers a 5-star bed and breakfast experience with a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy sea views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms equipped with free toiletries. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, outdoor seating areas, and a breakfast in the room service. Additional amenities include a washing machine, balcony, and free on-site private parking. Free toiletries, a coffee machine, and a dining area enhance the stay. Prime Location: Snells Beach is a 6-minute walk away, while Sculptureum lies 13 km and Gibbs Farm 38 km from the property. Auckland Airport is 86 km distant. Guests appreciate the scenic views, excellent breakfast, and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

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

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free private parking available on-site


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We have no availability here between Sat 18 Oct 2025 and Tue 21 Oct 2025

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2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Good location, loverly property, very comfortable with a great view from our room. The manger was warm and friendly, leaving us home made treats which were unexpected but lovely.
  • Kawkeb
    Greece Greece
    We loved the whole experience, including the area, the place, the host and their jeanorsity.
  • Smith
    Canada Canada
    Great service and super clean, great view and location to amenities in the area.
  • Tracey
    New Zealand New Zealand
    fantastic stay - absolutely wonderful host! would def return
  • Jennifer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very comfortable, owner very attentive. Provided us with everything we needed. Plenty of room and a lovely view.
  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good welcome. Great fruit bowl and breakfast left for us. Comfortable suite. Near good beach.
  • Kitchen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very clean and tidy. Thoughtful host/owner that was welcoming and made us feel at home. It was quiet despite there being other guests and the owner’s home above. A very generous fruit bowl as well as good selection for breakfast. It was great...
  • Katharine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was excellent, very clean, great attention to details, lovely breakfast & dish of fruits. Owner was very kind, helpful and informative. Little front patio to sit out with sea view. Large rooms and every comfort, with good shower /...
  • Galina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great host, the unit was super clean, comfy, with Seaview and well located, one minute to the beach.
  • Di
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly host who greeted us, clean, comfortable and had a great breakfast.

Host Information

9.5
Host review score
Tahi Lodge is a modern facility that has been furnished to meet the needs of both local and international guests of all ages. The property is set on a ridge at the end of Snells Beach on the Matakana Coast with extensive sea and rural views. It is boutique in nature with only two apartments with a maximum of six guests affording privacy and space to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Warren & Lauren Kitchin host Tahi Lodge and have owned the business since 2010. They come from the travel and tourism industry and have traveled extensively in New Zealand and Internationally including living in the UK and USA. They aim to provide a quality, low touch guest experience with helpful information on local features, activities and special places suited to guest interests and the time they have available to enjoy the Matakana Coast.
The Matakana Coast provides a wonderful range of Wine Country and coastal experiences. From beautiful beaches, coastal and rural reserves, islands, to boutique vineyards, farmers markets with a great range of quality organic local produce, micro breweries, restaurants, specialist local retailers, oyster farms, rural experiences Sheepworld and Horse rides, golf clubs - all within a 30 minute reach of Tahi Lodge. You can be as busy as you like to be or just relax in a quiet, uncrowded environment just 45 minutes from Auckland on the way to/from Northland and the Bay of Islands.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Tahi Lodge - Matakana Coast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Tahi Lodge - Matakana Coast 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.