Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Coromandel, Waikato
  • The Coromandel Smoking Co.
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Coromandel Historical Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Driving Creek Railway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Futons

Southern Dorm Room

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Upstairs Balcony Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin/Single Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families

Snapper Republic lodge is a unique accommodation offering suitable for groups, large families, adventurers' and fishermen.

The per night charge of $425 ( excl. fees & taxes ) is for the whole lodge and a max of 12 guests.

MINIMUN 2 NIGHT STAY.

Bring your own linen ( namely sheets and towels) We provide mattress protectors, pillows and duvets.

Children over the age of 4 are treated as a guest.

The lodge has large living and entertainment spaces including oversized lounge and dinning areas, a games room with a bar leaner and a large outside decking area with extensive harbor, island and mountain views.

The lodge has an urban-industrial style vibe with a New England twist with its old-world timber furniture.

The lodge can only be booked by one group at a time. You will have the entire lodge ( down stairs and up stairs ) to yourselves.

There is a diverse and flexible range of sleeping options as the 9 beds are either located in two separate bedrooms upstairs or in the two partition dorm room areas downstairs. Additional sofa beds (x2) are also available.

The lodge has 2x air conditioning units downstairs and 1x air conditioning unit upstairs.

Check-in is contactless, self check-in. Lock box codes are provided.

The lodge has fishermen friendly credentials with off-road parking for a few boats, filleting benches, wood smoker and bait & ice freezers. There is a good choice of nearby boat ramps. [ 0.4 km to Jack's Point boat ramp, 3km to Long Bay boat ramp, 8km to Te Kouma boat ramp, 29km to Waikawau boat ramp ]

The in-town-location means it is only a 2 minute walk to: cafe's, supermarket, bottle store, restaurants, fish & chip shop, bakery, bait & tackle shop and unique gift shops.

Special Lodge Conditions:
* No events/parties permitted.

* Bring your own linen and towels. We provide mattress protectors, pillows and duvets.

* Please leave the lodge in the state that you found it.

* Smoking outside please.

Property manager

David Jansen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Coromandel

Located in Coromandel, this holiday home is in the mountains. Waiau Kauri Grove and Whangapoua Wharf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Coromandel Historical Museum and Long Bay. The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Driving Creek Railway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Coromandel, Waikato

What's nearby

  • The Coromandel Smoking Co. - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coromandel Historical Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Long Bay - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Driving Creek Railway - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coromandel Bakehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Umu Restaurant and Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coromandel Oyster Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pepper Tree Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coromandel Takeaways - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Affordable lodge, in-town location, perfect for groups and large families located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of The Coromandel Smoking Co. and Coromandel Historical Museum. Long Bay and Coromandel Goldfields Centre & Stamper Battery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family fishing
We had a great time house really well set up Will be back thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cydell Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coromandel whanau stay
This property was a perfect size for a whanau of 12. Easily had room for more. Great location and plenty of parking. It was spacious for everyone to be together and room to have some quiet time. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Great spot and good amount of space for large group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip
Great location & facilities. Good for groups as you can always find your own space to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anthony M
Absolutely awesome place, great for large groups, we just chilled out the whole time. Sat around the fire and used the BBQ Just a good place to hang out with mates and have the much needed catch up with friends Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Excellent stay property great value for a group. Very central walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and facilites, perfect for our group of 8.
Booked for our group of 8 adults, as described, plenty of room for us. Really enjoyed our stay and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Perfect house for holiday stay and relaxing. Multiple sleeping options, plenty of space and kitchen area, bbq and a fish processing area. The pool table was a real hit with some serious competitions being played:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious retreat
Really enjoyed our stay. Has everything a family could need with plenty of space for all to enjoy. Really appreciated the reasonable pricing, communication with host, big parking space and the location couldn’t have been better. The bedding configuration caters to a variety of guests/needs and we were very happy! Will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An awesome place!
Absolutely great! The place is old fashioned and huge! We all enjoyed it. Everything was perfect. Thank!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Spot
Perfect Spot for a group of fishermen. it is soooo well set up and has everything you need! The location is great, walking distance for everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So handy and roomy!
We had such a lovely stay at this property. The facilities were fantastic and so close to the shops. Great communication from the owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for extended family groups
Very family friendly, reasonably priced, a great place to chillout and relax. Having the upstairs and downstairs areas was ideal for our extended family group. Excellent location so close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family get away
More than enough room for everyone to have their own space or come together for family time. Great location with walking distance to town. Perfect for a fishing trip with room and facilities for a boat and clean up of catch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kj J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Amazing place to stay! Absolute great location situated close to town. Parking was great to fit our boat an extra parking. Was everything we needed for a week away couldn't rate it high enough. Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bushy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Great place see you next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Kids had a blast Spotless clean Comfortable Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Naomi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snapper Republic
Excellent location with heaps of space and bedding. Absolute MUST stay accommodation in Coromandel for families and groups. The host David, fantastic communication from time of booking to afterwards. Plans are in the pipeline to return very soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Suited us perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hera W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tumeke!
Awesome property. Lots of space & areas to chill out in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ava S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay every convenience of the town so close.
We all loved the property and would stay again in the future. Everything was so easy it made the holiday more enjoyable including the large games space and parking. If we can just make a little suggestion for our Rugby fanatics maybe get chrome cast for the TV's as we couldn't connect to get the rugby with our phones and we had an IT guy in the group. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aquaholics H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect size for everyone
Perfect size for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing Trip Away
Great place to stay for a large group. Pics on the site do not do it justice, I think it was better in real life! Only issue we had was 1 of the 2 fridges (bar fridge) was not staying cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Jansen

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We are a family of fishermen and trampers who love exploring the northern reaches of Coromandel. Our biggest frustration in the past was finding fair-priced accommodation that was able to accommodate our boats, family and friends without a fuss. Snapper Republic was established in Sept 2021 with view to addressing these past frustrations for other like-minded families and adventurers.

Why they chose this property

Affordability
- lodge format makes it affordable for small groups

Everything that matters is about a 2 to 4 minute stroll from Snapper Republic:
- Cafes’
- Bakery
- Four Square Supermarket
- Star & Garter Hotel
- Pepper Tree Restaurant & Bar
- Charming Gift Shops
- Top Catch Bait Shop
- Laundromat
- Liquor King Bottle Store
- Coromandel Fish & Chip Shop

Great Spaces with Cool Lodge Vibe.
- Oversized lounge and dining areas
- Games room with pool table and bar leaner
- Beds are spread out amongst two separate dorm type areas and two bedrooms, with a total of 10 beds ( queens, doubles, singles ) plus 1 sofa bed.
- Awesome harbor views from upstairs deck

Our Fishing Credentials:
- Off road boat parking (two boats)
- Fish filleting station
- Boat wash-down facilities
- Bait & Ice freezer

Nearby Boat Ramp Options:
- Jack's point 0.5 km, 1 min ( works 2 hrs either side of high-tide )
- Long Bay, 3.0 km, 5min ( works 3 hrs.......)
- Wyuna Bay, 5km, 7 min ( works 3 hrs ......)
- Oamaru Bay, 7km, 9min ( works 3 hrs.....)
- Sugar loaf, Te Kouma, 8km, 9 min ( all-tide)
- Whangapoua, East Coast, 17km, 21 min ( not sure ? )
- Waikawau, all-tide, 29 km, 30 min ( all-tide )

What makes this property unique

- Affordable
- Cool lodge vibe
- Unique urban industrial styling & furnishings
- In-town location
- Over-sized living spaces
- Parking for boats
- Fishing credentials / Proximity to boat ramps

Languages:

English