The Dunes Golf Resort
The Dunes Golf Resort
4.5
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Perhaps the golf experience of a lifetime, The Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi on the Coromandel Peninsula is a must stop on any golfing holiday in New Zealand. With its spectacular location, lakefront villas, restaurant and bar, The Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi is New zealand's best kept secret.
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phaat couple
Omokoroa Beach, New Zealand4 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
Really enjoy playing at this Golf course. So good we came back a fortnight later with friends.
Front 9 is mainly played around and though the subdivision and waterways. Which makes for some interesting golf. The back 9 is played around the estuary and foreshore with some lovely scenic backdrops .
The 18th hole is a fun par 3 that drops in, in front of the club house making for entertainment when you’re sitting at the 19th having a coffee or a brew at the club house.
We had a bite and a drink from the coffee cart out front which you can take around to the outdoor seating in front of the 18th.
We’ll be back.
Front 9 is mainly played around and though the subdivision and waterways. Which makes for some interesting golf. The back 9 is played around the estuary and foreshore with some lovely scenic backdrops .
The 18th hole is a fun par 3 that drops in, in front of the club house making for entertainment when you’re sitting at the 19th having a coffee or a brew at the club house.
We had a bite and a drink from the coffee cart out front which you can take around to the outdoor seating in front of the 18th.
We’ll be back.
Written 18 April 2024
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xantheonix
Cambridge, New Zealand159 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Happen to drop by and decided to eat there. Great decision. Staff were very friendly and food came at a good speed. We wanted one of the items changed and that was not an issues.
We didn't do desserts as we were too full. I had the bbq ribs and partner had the scotch steak. Both were great with generous servings.
Well worth the visit and would eat there again next time we are in the area
We didn't do desserts as we were too full. I had the bbq ribs and partner had the scotch steak. Both were great with generous servings.
Well worth the visit and would eat there again next time we are in the area
Written 1 February 2021
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Quiverkiwi A
9 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
Just arrived back at Matarangi and had dinner at The Dunes Restaurant as we have in previous years - what a sorry experience! Despite the restaurant being far from full we could not get the attention of the waiting staff (despite having prebooked a table). After eventually attracting the attention of a waitress, who was sullen and gave the impression she was far too busy with something else, we eventually got our drinks. After a longer wait, and eventually calling over a different waitress, we placed our order. The pizza arrived fairly promptly but the rest of us then waited without food for a VERY long time, during which three other parties who arrived after us all got their drinks and meals; we flagged down another different waitress who finally brought our food. The food was not as advertised; the advertised spices were obviously missing from the dish, which was bland, and the potatoes tasted as though they had come from a tin and been randomly sprinkled with something. We ate what we could and then went to the bar to settle our bill - and then found we were being overcharged! On challenging the man at the Till about this he did correct the bill, but this was a very disappointing experience and a shoddy, poor meal. We are here for a three week holiday and were planning to eat at The Dunes fairly regularly - but we certainly won't be going back and look forward to eating good meals and experiencing good service elsewhere!
Written 12 January 2015
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Lyall C
New Zealand16 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Firstly it should be noted that Simon and the team at The Dunes Golf Resort are first class and extremely helpful. We played 2 rounds on what is a magnificent course. We cannot thank Simon enough for how he helped our wedding day on the course. 5 stars for them.
But the accommodation is now in other hands and this was not good. Our units were missing toilet paper, utensils, dish washing liquid, there was a broken shower door and some power points didn't work! Clearly the state of some of these units has dropped dramatically since they were sold by the Resort. Such as shame as when we first visited 2 years ago we didn't hesitate booking them for our wedding, but the 2 star rating for the accommodation is justified.
But thanks to Simon and the golf resort we didn't let the accommodation issues spoil our stay.
But the accommodation is now in other hands and this was not good. Our units were missing toilet paper, utensils, dish washing liquid, there was a broken shower door and some power points didn't work! Clearly the state of some of these units has dropped dramatically since they were sold by the Resort. Such as shame as when we first visited 2 years ago we didn't hesitate booking them for our wedding, but the 2 star rating for the accommodation is justified.
But thanks to Simon and the golf resort we didn't let the accommodation issues spoil our stay.
Written 11 November 2018
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456mtf
Lower Hutt, New Zealand4 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We stayed in unit 45. On the surface very attractive, beautifully located but definitely not clean! The shower upstairs had lovely white tiles with very black mould on the grout. Not just a little-a lot! Above the sofa downstairs a bug had been neatly squashed and left on the wall. Hadn't been vacuumed, no dishcloth to be found, dirty drawers in the kitchen. These units are not cheap and don't do justice to the lovely area. Also, the website needs to be updated. The restaurant that is promoted is long gone. Heard other complaints from friends staying at the same time in different units. Would not stay there again.
Written 29 October 2018
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Adam T
Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
Played the course today and was practically accused of trying to skip out on paying our green fees. The course was great, tricky holes, spectacular views - but our entire experience was let down by a severely rude Pro Shop guy. The accomodations looked nice from the outside and the restaurant seemed like it had a decent vibe but I wasn't prepared to spend another dollar on the property.
Written 2 January 2017
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999RossR
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
Apr 2018
I have been to the dunes golf resort .aproxx 5 times with a group of friends & we just love being there ,The acommodation is first class resturant is pretty good but not 5 star golf course is in good condition & overaul we just love the resort Kind Regards Ross Rowe
Written 13 February 2019
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Patrik21
Sunbury4 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Possibly once a good course and could be again with some money spent
Faded glory and long past its best
Dreadful condition now
Don't waste your money on an over rated and too expensive round on a course long past its best
Shame really for a great location
Faded glory and long past its best
Dreadful condition now
Don't waste your money on an over rated and too expensive round on a course long past its best
Shame really for a great location
Written 7 February 2019
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Dodo22Auckland_NZ
Auckland, NZ52 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Firstly its important to note that 9 of these Villas are owned by one owner, the rest seem to be independently owned. We stayed in Villa 42 right by the tee off for hole 7 which is one of the 9. The actual villa was spacious and well appointed with downstairs toilet, large kitchen then a dining room and lounge opening out onto a small deck overlooking a small lake. Upstairs was a large bathroom with bath, separate shower and 2 hand basins, 1 large queen room overlooking the golf course, 1 double at the back and 1 single. The bed was very comfortable and the area is very quite. So all good so far.
When originally built these would have been good units. There is some wear and tear around the place which I suppose is expected but the sofa is dirty, cushion covers ripped, no spare toilet paper (only had less than 1/4 roll in the toilet) and the fridge had food stains in it and the freezer was mouldy. Its a pity as it was a nice area to stay in and they looked ok from the outside. It seems a bit hit and miss but if I went back I would try to stay in one of the privately rented places.
When originally built these would have been good units. There is some wear and tear around the place which I suppose is expected but the sofa is dirty, cushion covers ripped, no spare toilet paper (only had less than 1/4 roll in the toilet) and the fridge had food stains in it and the freezer was mouldy. Its a pity as it was a nice area to stay in and they looked ok from the outside. It seems a bit hit and miss but if I went back I would try to stay in one of the privately rented places.
Written 27 October 2018
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Chelsea R
9 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Paid $70 for two “gourmet” burgers and two beers. Chicken burger was just a frozen snitzel patty and fries were over cooked.
Written 10 February 2018
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Wat kost het om 18 holes te golfen?
Written 13 January 2016
TheDunes2012
Matarangi, New Zealand
Hi there, please check out details below.
18 holes – Non-affiliated – NZD 80.00
18 holes – NZ affiliated – NZD 65.00
18 holes – Villa/Members Guest – NZD 50.00
18 holes – Junior – NZD 50.00
Regards,
The Dunes
Written 1 February 2016
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