Thames South African War memorial
Thames South African War memorial, Albert Street, Moanataiari, Thames 3500, New Zealand- Memorial
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Historic Charm and Tranquil Setting
Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast, a 155-year-old Category 2 heritage building, offers a peaceful retreat in Thames, the gateway to the picturesque Coromandel Peninsula.
Comfortable Accommodation and Thoughtful Amenities
With 8 cozy rooms featuring quality linen, fresh towels, and complimentary toiletries, guests can unwind in the large guest lounge, front balcony, or garden. Enjoy the free pool table, games, and selection of teas and coffees.
Delightful Dining Experience
Start your day with a freshly cooked breakfast served in the charming dining room or garden. Explore the nearby Hauraki Cycle Trail and stunning beaches, then return to relax in this historic gem.
Book now to experience a blend of heritage elegance and modern comfort at Lady Bowen Bed and Breakfast.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
6 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Lovely heritage building; good breakfast; friendly host, very clean; good common kitchen area; very quiet but I was the only guest
The bathrooms were chilly, but it was winter and it can’t be easy to heat such an old building
Peaceful place to stay.
Comfortable room, great breakfast and friendly hosts.
The location was handy apart from nearby streets closed due to a Minecraftovie being filmed.
For the price, it was very basic in comfort. Unisex toilets and showers away from the room. The breakfast was very standard in food offered for the price. The mattress seemed to be a much lower quality than others I have experienced in my travels. The towels could be softer too.
Ich hatte ein super niedliches Einzelzimmer. Alle Gemeinschaftsräume waren sauber und die Besitzer / das Personal sehr sympathisch. Würde direkt dort wieder übernachten.
Friendly service. Great breakfast.
The breakfast was a good size. We were asked what we wanted when we went to the dining room, so we had a freshly cooked breakfast delivered to our table.
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Great bfast. Liked the host cooking.
Very cosy and comfortable. Loved the lounge area with great pool table. We had fun.
Nothing.
Loved the building and the history! Rooms where very clean and the breakfast was great! Both hosts are very nice and gave us some great recommendations for food and activities. And daisy the outdoor cat was lovely!
The owners were very friendly and cooked a great breakfast Thanks
Clean and quiet. Very nice hosts
To share the bathroom and toilet
It was so clean and comfortable cooked breakfasf fantastic and easy walk to town centre
Amazing old building, really pretty. Bed was comfy. Decent breakfast in the morning. Location is nice and quiet and easy to walk about town from. Fridge you can put anything to keep cool and a few biscuits for all to share. Shared pool table is very impressive too
Walls were a little thin and you can hear others moving about the hallways a bit. No aircon in the room, only a small fan so had to have the window open (where a bit spider was resting!)
A greate place to stay, lovely backyard.
Staff
Poor water pressure
Quaint period property Friendly husband and wife team, most welcoming. Interesting town
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Lovely service and cooked breakfast by the owners which was perfect before we headed out on the Pinnacles hike. The room was large and the bed very comfortable. Hot and cold water, tea etc available upstairs for drinks so didnt need to go down to the kitchen. Lovely garden for drinks. There is a fridge where you can store any provisions which was very handy. Shared bathrooms were not busy and they were clean.
Wonderful hosts and location!
Could consider getting some larger shampoo and conditioner bottles for the showers to be refilled instead of tbe small shampoo 2 in 1 bottle - often much better quality products, eco friendly and cheaper in the long run!
Wir wurden trotz eines Buchungsfehlers unsererseits abends noch aufgenommen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr hilfsbereit bei der Urlaubsplanung, kredenzen ein leckeres Frühstück in gemütlicher Atmosphäre und erzählen gerne etwas über das antike Hotel. Danke :-)
Barbara and Stu were kind, friendly and informative. They were happy to share all the things to do in area.
Endroit, charmant, très confortable et très propre! Les propriétaires sont très sympas et très arrangeants! Le petit déjeuner était copieux et varié. Le B&B est très bien placé pour explorer la péninsule de Coromandel! Nous recommandons chaleureusement cet hébergement 😃
A beautiful old building but presented with modern facilities. Stuart and Barbara are down to earth but efficient. A really nice place to stay
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It was great
Not a thing
Unexpected and lovely
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Le petit déjeuner, la gentillesse des hôtes.
We enjoyed the location. Barbara and Stu were very helpful in making our stay enjoyable.
We can not honestly think of anything we did not like about staying at Lady Bowen.
Lovely B&B in historical building with great breakfast and facilities ( just remember it’s not en- suite)
All good
Very good breakfast and great hosts. Interesting historical building and town.
Shared bathrooms.
A lovely house and perfect hosts.
No WIFI in room 8
Breakfast was generous and hosts warm, welcoming and friendly. They have done a great job preserving the character and charm of the this vintage hotel.
Air conditioning would be nice.
Super friendly host, that gave lot of tips for things to do in the area.
Beautiful historic building with welcoming hosts. Good cooked breakfast in a pleasant atmosphere. Quiet part of town
Quite a distance to walk into town for a meal.
Host very nice Stuart very knowledgable on Thames history.
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Nice breakfast, warm welcome ! The terrace on first floor is very nice in the evening
Charming building, bedroom quite okay but small
Very weak wifi, shared bathrooms (but very clean)
Loved the owners, the historical photos, the pool table and the breakfast!
Excellent location, charming historical B&B with very clean and convenient shared bathrooms and showers.
Breakfast was amazing and the hosts were super helpful and personable! I had a wonderful stay!
I suffered from a car accident, so I have no car to drive. On the day after the check-in, the boss picked me and my wife and daughter up to rent a car. Thinking of that my english is not, the boss help us explain sth to the car tental manager. In addition, I knew that Lady Bowen was the boss of the hotel about 150 years, so the hotel has a history of al least 150 years. Good condition, considerate service. Nice hotel choice if you go to Thames.
Breakfast was gr8.everything was as advertised. Will stay again.
Owners are lovely, great breakfast, great garden area, clean, quite, great location
Magnifique maison d'époque de la ruée vers l'or néo-zélandaise. L'accueil des propriétaires est exceptionnel, le charme de la demeure est incroyable, les chambres sont de belle taille, la literie parfaite et les sanitaires partagés sont grands et très propres. Le petit-déjeuner est exceptionnel. Notre établissement coup de cœur du séjour
Backyard, house and service
Shared toilets could be more isolated or private.
The location is amazing, the place itself was super clean, tidy and had an incredible breakfast
I don’t really have a complaint
The place is very clean, hosts were freindly and helpful and the cooked breakfast good.
Lovely stay at a lovely B&B. Would definitely come back again. Thank you so much for all the bike tour tips, nice chats and letting me use your hose and brush for my bike!
I like the personal touch of brief tour of venue.. Also the welcome during breakfast 😋
Stairs lol
Super freundliches Ehepaar, welches das Hotel liebevoll führt. Leckeres Frühstück. Man fuehlt sich wie Zuhause.
The breakfast was delicious and just right for our quiet morning, relaxed in the garden area. The location is perfect near several tourist places and most importantly a few corners of restaurants for dinner. Stuart y Barbara are excellent hosts.
Wir sind super nett von Barbara and Stu empfangen worden. Das Frühstück ist sehr gut, es eine gute Auswahl vorhanden. Es war sauber und das alte Haus hat richtig Flair. Der gemeinschaftliche Raum mit Billard, Schach und Sitzgelegenheiten ist super schön.
Es gibt 4 Toiletten und 3 Duschen für alle. Das war alles genau so beschrieben und damit bekannt. Es war immer etwas frei.
Breakfast was great
Shared toilet and bathroom but I guess thats reflected in price
Extremely well maintained historic property with friendly and accommodating hosts . Very comfortable, quiet and restful place to transition from our over seas flights on way to cormandel
Liked everything
Location, Cleanliness, Staff & Breakfast
Lovely restored historical building in a little old world village type area with a park and walkway .Quiet and interesting . Could be in a period piece . Very amenable hosts .
Nothing . My room was booked but I was upgraded to a queen . For some people , not having the toilet and shower could be inconvenient .
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Cleanliness
9.88/10Multiple reviews highlight cleanliness positively, with comments on clean shared bathrooms.
Service
10/10Consistently praised friendly hosts and personalized service experience.
Location
9.88/10Noted as a great location with historic charm and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
9.38/10Rooms are comfortable but some mentioned small size; upgrades noted.
Amenities
9.38/10Shared amenities were described as well-appointed; some may prefer private.
Value for Money
9.88/10Perceived as excellent, especially given the pricing relative to experience.
Food and Beverage
10/10Breakfast repeatedly mentioned as excellent with personalized touches.
Overall Experience
10/10Reviewers expressed high satisfaction and willingness to return.