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 situated 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 particularly 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 large double bed
1 single bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 large double 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
9.2
High score for Thames
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patricia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely knowledgeable host. Gave us a lot of information about the history of the building and local area. Also cooked yummy breakfast
  • Olsen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely friendly happy to help owners even the 🐈 very welcome. Breakfast was yummy 👌would definitely recommend to others
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good history of the building. Clean simple rooms with great balcony over footpath.

Managed by Stuart and Barbara Caisley

Company review score: 9.8Based on 332 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 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

Property surroundings

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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

Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

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 room.

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.

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

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

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
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.

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

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

FAQs about Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast

  • Room options at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin

  • 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
    • Billiards
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pub crawls
    • Bike tours
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast is 950 yards from the centre of Thames. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Lady Bowen Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.