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Waitomo Village Chalets home of Kiwipaka

Hotel in Waitomo Caves

Situated in Waitomo Caves, 1.1 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo Village Chalets home of Kiwipaka features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

R
Remi
From
Jersey
perfectly situated. Centre of all the activities are required.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Price from
US$64.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Aranui Farmstay

Waitomo Caves

Situated in Waitomo Caves in the Waikato region, Aranui Farmstay has a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

K
KWANGHEE
From
South Korea
The house has a good landscape, the hostess was kind. At night we could see beautiful starry sky. We spent Very peaceful quiet cozy night.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Price from
US$80.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Lacey's Lookout

Waitomo Caves

Lacey's Lookout is situated in Waitomo Caves and offers an open-air bath and a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

k
kirk
From
New Zealand
Everything. The location, the wonderful property and Carolyn, the host - not to mention her wee dog, Lacey. We had two grandsons with us and Carol was brilliant with them, showing them rocks, fossils and getting them friends with the sheep!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$144.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is located in the centre of Waitomo Caves Village.

P
Paolo
From
Italy
The lodge provides a rich breakfast with plenty of choise; the position is perfect for getting the caves, in a peaceful small village with all the necessary facilities; the owners are very kind and helpful and the lodge is definitively comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews
Price from
US$98.12
1 night, 2 adults
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Abseil Inn

Waitomo Caves

Located in Waitomo Caves, 1.1 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Abseil Inn provides accommodation with barbecue facilities, free private parking and a shared lounge.

K
Kerstin
From
Germany
Such a cool and lovely place. First you will receive the best booking confirmation ever. Very, very clear and honest. The rooms are unique and you feel everything was selected carefully. The "livingroom" is cozy and has all you need. Walls are not very thick, so if you are sensitiv, bring ear plugs. Sitting on the porch after a long ride was super relaxing and you feel fully immersed by nature. Make sure you plan enough time for breakfast. This is sensational. We unfortunately had booked an early gloworm cave tour and had to rush and I still feel so unpolite. The hosts make a great breakfast with some special food and ingrediences. I wish I had more time to taste all the ~ 10 different honeys that were offered and introdeced one by one. You even get recommendations for places to see on your trip (ice cream place in Pokeno!). So all in all a wonderful and highly recommended stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$132.18
1 night, 2 adults
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JunoHall Backpackers

Waitomo Caves

Located in Waitomo Caves, 2.2 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, JunoHall Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court.

I
Ivo
From
Netherlands
Relaxed atmosphere, nice setting. Space around outside with animals, swimming pool and tennis court. Manager is rad
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews
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US$46.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Woodlyn Park Motel

Waitomo Caves

Situated in Waitomo Caves, 1.9 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Woodlyn Park Motel features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is provided.

J
Jazzie
From
United Kingdom
Novel and cute and very comfy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$133.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Glow Worm Motel

Waitomo Caves

Surrounded by rural countryside, Glow Worms Motel features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and a children’s swing set. It offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lovely garden views.

B
Buddhika
From
Sri Lanka
The staff were wonderful. We had planned to give Glow Worm Caves a miss even though we stayed at Waitomo, cos our little one was scared of caves and didn't wanna waste money. The front desk manager gave us directions to a bushwalk where you could see worms for free. It was one of the most exceptional sights we've seen!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews
Price from
US$75.04
1 night, 2 adults
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Waitomo TOP 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Caves

Just 600 metres from the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, this award-winning holiday park features a large swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, BBQ area and a children’s playground with trampoline.

N
Nani
From
Indonesia
There was paid wifi with good speed and bandwith as I had an online session for 4 hours
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
Price from
US$73.30
1 night, 2 adults
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Waitomo Farmstay - Fantail Cabin 6

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Farmstay - Fantail Cabin 6 is situated in Waitomo Caves. Featuring free private parking, the campground is 7.9 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

d
dewsk
From
Australia
It was clean, dry and warm. I arrived late at night in the rain and the young man who I met at the office was an exceptional host. I had a nice sleep listening to the rain and woke up early in the morning to sound typical on a NZ farm - magpies and bleating lambs. It was really lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$43.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Hotels located in the centre of Waitomo Caves

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is located in the centre of Waitomo Caves Village.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews

Situated in Waitomo Caves in the Waikato region, Aranui Farmstay has a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews

Located in Waitomo Caves, 1.1 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Abseil Inn provides accommodation with barbecue facilities, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 47 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Rock Retreat B&B farmstay provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 10 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 369 reviews

Surrounded by rural countryside, Glow Worms Motel features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and a children’s swing set. It offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lovely garden views.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Waitomo Farmstay - Fantail Cabin 6 is situated in Waitomo Caves. Featuring free private parking, the campground is 7.9 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

From US$43.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Set 11 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo Golf Ridge is in Waitomo Caves and features a garden and barbecue facilities.

Budget hotels in Waitomo Caves and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

Featuring garden views, Natthakan Heights offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 16 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews

Caves Motor Inn is in a prime location for overnight stays when travelling or stay a few nights when visiting the Waitomo, Te Kuiti, Otorohanga, Waikato areas.

From US$86.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Located in Te Kuiti, within 10 km of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Crinkly Cottage offers accommodation with air conditioning. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 344 reviews

Located within 11 km of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in Otorohanga, Waitomo Golfstays B&B offers accommodation with seating area.

From US$86.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 905 reviews

Offering a sun terrace and views of the mountain, Waitomo Orchard B&B is located in Otorohanga in the Waikato Region, 50 km from Hamilton.

From US$158.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Located in Otorohanga and only 11 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, B&B at whitbourne provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.

From US$86.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 595 reviews

Set in Te Kuiti, 19 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Motel Te Kuiti offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews

Waitomo Retreat has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Hangatiki, 10 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Best hotels with breakfast in Waitomo Caves and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

Boasting river views, The Loft at Te Kumi Tirohanga provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 17 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 378 reviews

Set just 7.4 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Nadarra Hideaway offers accommodation in Otorohanga with access to barbecue facilities, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.

From US$126.98 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Hunts Farm - Te Kūiti is situated in Te Kuiti. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.2
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

Situated in Te Kuiti in the Waikato region, Charming 100 year old Villa features accommodation with free private parking. This villa has a garden.

What guests said about Waitomo Caves:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Our tour of the Ruakura cave was great.

Our tour of the Ruakura cave was great. Our tour guide held the kids' attention the entire way and answered all of their questions. The caves are amazing to see and this walking tour is just the right length, even for young kids. Don't forget to book ahead and take a warm top as it is quite chilly down there.
Guest review by
Evan Pedlar
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

My first trip was 45 years ago.

My first trip was 45 years ago. In comparison back then there was no boat ride. So that was a nice way of finishing the tour. It was summer back then so there were more glow worms. So best time would be in the warmer months. We’re allowed to take photos at the very end only. Would have been nice to have been able to take a few of the caves itself without a flash as memorabilia. Also with groups going through close together it was hard to hear what our guide was saying over other guide’s voices. “Cup of tea” (John) was an excellent guide and very humorous and knowledgeable.
Guest review by
Luisa
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We booked an excursion with The Legendary Black Water...

We booked an excursion with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves and it was amazing! Our guides, Garret & Alicia, were fun, helpful, informative, and made sure were were safe in the cave & the water; this is is a must do! They take pictures for you because it would be impossible to float in a tube & take pictures yourself.
Guest review by
JLTruchard
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Our tour of the caves with a local guide was great.

Our tour of the caves with a local guide was great. It made all the difference that it was a local Māori guide telling us the historical story of the caves and those that first offered it for viewing. Our guide was funny and informative. The walkways were well lit and we felt safe the whole way round. Our grandchildren 11yrs and 8yrs loved the boat trip in the dark and were mesmerised by all the glow-worms.
Guest review by
Joanne
New Zealand
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

On this trip we went with Spellbound Cave Explorer.

On this trip we went with Spellbound Cave Explorer. Went to two caves the first, after a short walkthrough bush we entered the cave and then got into a rubber raft where we were pulled along the underground stream , looking up at the ceiling it was covered with glow-worms. Very pretty & fascinating. After a coffee break we went into the second cave where we saw lots of stalagmites and stalactites and even the bones of an ancient extinct bird, the Moa. The guide was very knowledgeable and told us how the rock formations were formed. An excellent tour.
Guest review by
Judith
Australia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Stunning stalactites and stalagmite formations. A huge cave.

Stunning stalactites and stalagmite formations. A huge cave. The tour guide was well spoken and clear and sung beautifully to demonstrate the acoustics. Very clean and spacious walking areas, well supported stairs. Much bigger than imagined. The glow worms were so pretty it was like a stary night sky in the outback. Priceless experience.
Guest review by
Lindamoran99
Australia

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Abseil Inn

Waitomo Caves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Helen and John are lovely . Very friendly and a warm welcoming couple. Nice easy parking and the room was super clean and bed comfortable. Heaps of choice for the included breakfast and servings were generous. Definitely recommend for an overnighting stay in the area . Less than five minutes drive to caves and even less to couple of options to grab dinner .
Guest review by
Tania
New Zealand

Waitomo Farmstay - Rimu Cottage 2

Waitomo Caves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Very cute, old cottage. Nice and simple, but well furnished. All the basics covered, like breakfast cereals, toast, spreads. Washing machine with provided washing liquid (though we didn’t use it). A few puzzles, books and board games (which we did use).
Guest review by
Adrian
New Zealand

Waitomo Village Chalets home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Caves
From US$140.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,035 reviews
Very friendly staff with great advice. Rural chalet atmosphere. Great breakfast available. Close to Waitomo caves, next to where you can get dinner and only a half hour drive to Kiei House at Otorohanga
Guest review by
Joanne
Australia

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,161 reviews
Positives: comfy bed, substantial continental breakfast & Waitomo Caves nearby.
Guest review by
Stephen
New Zealand

Aranui Farmstay

Waitomo Caves
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 289 reviews
Breakfast was good. Plenty of fresh fruit also on the table.
Guest review by
Wendy
Australia

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