Atea Lodge

As soon as you arrive at Atea Lodge you’re wowed by the views out to the coast. Kelvin and Lynn are warm, helpful and provide great info on the local area. They are perfect hosts. The property has a huge wraparound verandah where you can choose to have the delicious, made to order breakfast. Everything works absolutely perfectly and there’s considerable attention to detail ( Kelvin’s background was in engineering). They seem to have thought of everything from a guest perspective. The quirky outdoor bath is a bonus. Great to relax and watch the stars. Thank you for giving us such a great beginning to our NZ holiday

This place is worth spending time in. The location is stunning, perched up on a hill with a huge veranda with 360 degree views. Each room has a separate area on the veranda to hang out with comfortable furniture and a table if you want to have breakfast outside. The rooms have been recently renovated and are very spacious, comfortable, modern, with a large bathroom . Little perks like free Netflix and Prime TV, snacks, drinks were appreciated. The hosts are lovely and breakfast was terrific. Lots of choice for breakfast. The hosts gave us ideas for places to eat and things to do. Can’t say enough positive things about our stay here.

My wife and I were fortunate enough to stay at the Atea Lodge this past week on the Coromandel Peninsula (Coromandel Town). We stayed in the Kauri suite, but all three suites were beautiful. The location, overlooking the peninsula, out to the water, was spectacular. The picture posted on their site is what you get on a clear day - along with a wonderful star-filled sky! The room was well equipped; comfortable bed, Smart TV, and nice sitting area and bathroom accommodation. The breakfast was "gourmet level" delicious and plentiful! The grounds were beautiful, maintained by Kelvin - and Kelvin and Lynn were great hosts. We really enjoyed getting to meet them and engage with them in extended conversation - truly nice people! The Atea Lodge is what I equate with being in "paradise." It also benefits from being close to Coromandel Town with good dining options and within driving distance of spectacular nature/coastal walks. We can't say enough good things about the Atea Lodge. Don't miss it while on the North Island!

Very lovely place to stay. Excellent , spacious room , very well furnished and designed. Excellent bathroom and extremely comfortable bed. Terrific views. Gourmet breakfast. Lovely hosts. We very much enjoyed the Driving Creek train trip nearby. Most interesting history and a wonderful trip, great views and a very knowledgeable driver who has been involved in the project initiated by Barry Brickell in 1973.

Just spent two fabulous days at Atea. Big thankyou to Lyn and Kelvin for sharing their magnificent accomodation overlooking Coromandel. Thanks for the conversation and advice on what to see and where go dine in town. The breakfasts were exceptional accompanied by the view from the deck.

We have spent 4 nights in one of the three rooms. These are surrounded by a covered deck with great views in all directions. Room is quality with very comfortable bed. Lynn & Kelvin provide superb service and delicious breakfasts. A path through the garden leads to an outside bath and shower and onwards to a recreation room with a full size bollard table and other games. About 5 mins drive from Coromandel Town where there are good restaurants and a variety of shops. Near by is the Driving Creek railway. This is private venture that takes small groups up the hill to a lookout. Good fun. This is special place for a tranquil break.

We had a wonderful four night stay at Atea Lodge just after Christmas. The lodge is beautiful with amazing panoramic views of the sea and hills all around Coromandel town. Rooms were five star quality and you could enjoy a lovely day just chilling at the property. Great location just up from Driving Creek Railway. Lynn and Kelvin were fantastic hosts, even picking us up from town after arriving by ferry from Auckland. Service and breakfast were excellent. Convenient packed lunches and evening snacks were available, plus beer or wine - great after arriving back after a long walk! We took a couple of day tours and it served as an excellent base for exploring the peninsula.