Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast is a 155 year old hotel and is listed as a Category 2 building on the New Zealand Heritage List. It is located in a quiet residential street in Thames which is the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsula with its many stunning beaches, walks and hikes. The Hauraki Cycle Trail is close-by and bicycle storage is available in our secure garage. There are 8 rooms with shared bathroom facilities, along with a large guest lounge (with tv, free pool table, fire place, games and a small library) as well as a dining room. Guests can also enjoy the front balcony, garden and outside covered deck. Every room has quality linen and bedding, fresh fluffy towels, robes (on request), and hairdryers. Complimentary toiletries are also supplied. A selection of teas and coffees as well as iced water is available for all rooms. Free wifi is also provided. A freshly cooked breakfast is included in the price and served each morning in the dining room or garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.1
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  • M
    United States of America United States of America
    My daughter met me in Auckland from California and I came from Texas. Barbara and Stu were so sweet, kind and friendly. The breakfast room has a beautiful rectangle table I wanted to take home with me. The breakfast was amazing! Crispy meaty...
  • Tony
    France France
    Breakfast was really good and plentiful. The welcome drink was an unexpected bonus and the host was very informative about the history of the town and the hotel.
  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff very friendly, Great breakfast. Perfect for a one night stop over!

Managed by Stuart and Barbara Caisley

Company review score: 9.8Based on 336 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Neighborhood info

The Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast is located 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 Miranda Hot Springs is located a half hour dive away and the Hauraki Bike Trial with its 173 kms of bike tracks can be access nearby. Thames is the gateway to the Coromandel Peninsulia with its many spectacular bush walks and world famous beaches. Hot Water Beach and Cathederal Cove are world renown but the Coromandel has many 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

Area info

Amenities of Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast

  • Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast is 2,800 feet from the center of Thames. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bar crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • The prices at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin