Caves Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5
Hangatiki motel with bar/lounge

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Caves Motor Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Caves Motor Inn, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and pillows.

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  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a heater, and a painting of a coastal scene.

Economy Double Room

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a desk with chairs.

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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985

What's nearby

  • Huipūtea Reserve - 5 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Ed Hillary Walkway - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Big Shearer - 7 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 8 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 12 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Thirsty Weta Bar & Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

  • Caves Motor Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Caves Motor Inn, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas (1-device limit)

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Convenient parking was available right in front of the unit. (4 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food with friendly and helpful staff. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Food was great, owners were very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent views and convenient and comfortable stay before the Waitomo Caves
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8/10 Very good

Balcony view was beautiful Lovely clean room and staff had turned on heater and electric blanket so walked into cosy room
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8/10 Very good

Was ideal for a 1 night stop over whilst travelling around NZ. Friendly staff that were very helpful
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very friendly. Even though the food selection at the hotel restaurant was limited, the food was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

Nice room, nice people
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8/10 Very good

Would stay again

Great place to stay, friendly staff & comfortable rooms. Great to have restaurant facility. Meals were yum ! Our room was a little noisy being road front but earplugs were supplied & it didn't impact my sleep.
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8/10 Very good

Very clean and newly fitted Comfy bed Speedy check in despite late arrival Earplugs excellent!
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10/10 Exceptional

Service and location
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place and nice people

Decent enough accommodation, good facilities, easy to find and can park by your room. We had no problems with road noise. Bar area is nice and the food (evening meal) was freshly cooked and good quality. The staff were really nice and friendly.
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6/10 Good

The front office/restaurant needs a lot of work but the area where the rooms are was nice and rooms were clean
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8/10 Very good

Convenient location. Friendly staff offering an upgrade on our room. Restaurant on site, although not open the night we stayed.
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8/10 Very good

Clean and easy
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8/10 Very good

Our room was large and clean. A little noisy with large trucks rolling by all night. The dinner was delicious and the staff friendly. Close to the Glowworm caves
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8/10 Very good

I have to say a huge thank you to the hosts for accommodating our late check in/ last minute booking and coming down since my phone did not have a signal by the door. The property was a little older but clean and tidy! A nice warm place to spend the night as you travel.
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6/10 Good

The accommodation was basic but clean. The staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the bed was extremely uncomfortable and our room was right on the main road. They provide earplugs for the room which was a red flag!
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8/10 Very good

Great little spot right near the glow worm caves... Very nice room with one full wall of windows leading to a cozy balcony... Clean, bright, and very comfortable... Friendly staff and easy check in... Nice on-site restaurant... It is directly off the highway, so it's a bit noisy, but not terrible, just cars whooshing by frequently...
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8/10 Very good

Value for money. Comfortable and clean. Thank goodness they supply ear plugs to block out the noise of the highway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value and comfy with an old touch.

Was only for one night as I visited the Caves. I was given a mountain view room with a balcony which was nice. I ate in the restaurant and the food was lovely. The room was perfect, great hot water and pressure in the shower. If you are facing the road, you may experience traffic noise, but there are earplugs in your room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome kind helpful staff, scrumptious meals, separate toilet and shower, air con, comfortable beds, well supplied kitchenette, spacious, and loved our room was upgraded .. don't know why but we loved it and Tv that works. Proximity to local towns, really enjoyed the quiet so we could rest. Highly recommended. Cheers
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8/10 Very good

Easy access to cave and attentive helpful friendly manager. Super noisy road first night with trucks going by and no earplugs, room was road facing. Second night quieter. The room however was clean tidy and comfortable and had a lovely country view.
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8/10 Very good

Large room but older property - Room was clean. Bed large but a bit lumpy. Not suitable for light sleepers and road and rail noise could be heard but earplugs supplied
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6/10 Good

Needs TLC

Great location for an overnight stop. Convenient parking right in front of the unit. Has view of the main road, with ear plugs provided. Tiny bedroom with saggy bed propped by a piece of wood sheet underneath. Plenty of blanket/duvet provided. Bottom sheet has little holes on the side. Windows can be opened if too hot indoors. There's a little desk top fan provided. Weird half-size sink with tap that produced hot water when turned to the right and cold water when turned to the left (normally it's the other way around!). Had to use a mug to pour water into the kettle as it was impossible to fill it straight from the tap. Shower pressure was excellent at night. In the morning the pressure was very weak - we wondered if it was because next door neighbours had super long shower, could hear them showering for the whole hour if not more! Paper thin walls - could hear neighbours using the bathroom and TV. Plates and cuttleries weren't clean, had to re-wash them before using. Dishwashing liquid sachets were old, sticky and gross (see photo). Room looked recently painted, would be a better place had the overall cleanliness been much better. Overpriced compared to other accommodations in the area that we've stayed at in the past.