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Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4.0 star property
4-star cottage near Hauraki Rail Trail Thames

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Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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304 Grafton Road, Thames, 0800
  • Popular LocationHauraki Rail Trail Thames5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoldfields Shopping Centre5 min drive
  • Popular LocationThames Hospital6 min drive
  • AirportAuckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.)81 min drive

Room options

Chalet (Manuka)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Chalet (Kauri)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Chalet (Kowhai)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Chalet (Rata)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 15 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chalet (Rose)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 30 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Chalet (Camellia)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Thames

In Thames .You'll find Hauraki Rail Trail Thames and Goldfields Shopping Centre within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Thames Historical Museum and Goldmine Experience are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hauraki Rail Trail Thames - 5 min drive
  • Thames Historical Museum - 5 min drive
  • Goldfields Shopping Centre - 5 min drive
  • Thames Hospital - 6 min drive
  • Goldmine Experience - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Auckland Intl. Airport (AKL) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Food For Thought - 4 min drive
  • Grahamstown Bar and Diner - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Melbourne - 5 min drive
  • Subway - 5 min drive
  • Turua School - 12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Grafton Cottage & Chalets

4-star cottage near Hauraki Rail Trail Thames
Grafton Cottage & Chalets offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Grafton Cottage & Chalets. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Thames cottage is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Grafton Cottage & Chalets offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Thames cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Playground

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee: NZD 15 per person
  • Dining table
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • NZD 25.00 per pet per day
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High pile carpet in room
  • No elevators
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 6 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: NZD 40 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 per person
  • Pet fee: NZD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: NZD 40 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Grafton Cottage & Chalets Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 322 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 322 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Chalet felt very homely and comfortable, beautiful views and easy to get into town for diner and groceries.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, Very hospitable people. Would stay there again without any hesitation.
Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Boutique hotel in Thames
Lovely view, satisfied all our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate but thats not the property's fault.

10/10 Excellent

ERIK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magic place to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Natalie, Waimamaku

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool design. relaxed keepers.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like a family-run property. Chalets were nicely appointed bearing in mind they are a little older. Beautifully clean & furnished. Our unit had a brand new aircon, so the owners obviously care about their property. Very nice, wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lupco

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good. Views were great. Air condition didn’t work and got super hot. Staff were nice.

2/10 Terrible

Annmarie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023