Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Property class: 3
Hotel within walking distance of Caveworld

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When you stay at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rafting. Also, Opapake Pa and Aranui Cave are within a short drive.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall
The current price is $50
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a desk, and a chair.

Loft Chalet

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Twin Single Ensuite Chalet

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Queen Ensuite Chalet

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with bunk beds, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Kitchenette Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A twin room with two single beds, wooden paneling, a window with curtains, and a small bedside table.

Basic Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a window with a curtain, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a shower area, and a small bedside table with a kettle.

Basic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Loft Chalet

A neatly made bed with a grey quilt, a white pillow, and a green patterned pillow.

Loft Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Hotel Access Rd., Waitomo Caves, 3977

What's nearby

  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caveworld - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Aranui Cave - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

  • When you stay at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and rafting. Also, Opapake Pa and Aranui Cave are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

What to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

Kiwi Paka Waitomo Hostel
Kiwi Paka Hostel
Kiwi Paka Waitomo
Kiwi Paka
Kiwi Paka Waitomo
Waitomo Village Chalets
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Hotel
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Hotel Waitomo Caves

Frequently asked questions

Does Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking, mountain biking, and mountain climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking, ecotours, and hunting.

What's the area around Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka like?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is located on the boardwalk/promenade, a short 8-minute walk from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 18 minutes' walk from Woodlyn Park.

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Reviews

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The nearby restaurant offered great food and convenient dining options for guests. (20 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very nice and the staff were very inviting
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10/10 Exceptional

The pics don't do justice to the place, extremely beautifull and amazing place to relax.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful location with great food options nearby. The chalet was just as described and was a perfect spot for our family of four. Would absolutely stay here again.
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6/10 Good

The staff were very friendly and the location was excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Plenty of parking, lovely peaceful setting and friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and unique location
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room Nice balcony Very friendly & helpful reception
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, the shared facilities were well appointed and clean, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. The bar next door was also an excellent place to eat.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our family of four had a great one night stay in a chalet. While the living area was cosy, it had everything we needed. It's located in a great spot not far from the caves and close to an excellent restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean room, comfy bed, great shower pressure and super friendly staff. Perfect stay :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Late check in arrival went very smoothly. Beds were comfortable and getting in and out of property was no issue. Conveniently located to access the Glowworm caves which was nice. Wish breakfast was available earlier but not a terrible problem. Overall very happy with our stay.
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6/10 Good

Very basic room, was clean and staff was friendly
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8/10 Very good

Very close to glowworm caves ! Great staff !
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, everything clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and experience
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely friendly and informative. Our chalets were clean and comfortable as well as convenient to the caves.
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8/10 Very good

Cool place to stay, had everything we needed for a family. Will stay here again!
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and the staff friendly and helpful. Location is great for Gloworm activities.
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8/10 Very good

Good rooms, clean and tidy. Comfortable beds
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10/10 Exceptional

great location
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10/10 Exceptional

very good location, close to glowworms and also restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great for the area. Simple yet comfortable. Great staff there.
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, tidy clean room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay near Waitomo Caves - within walking distance. Friendly staff and comfortable cabin.
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8/10 Very good

Close to Waitomo Caves and Tomo's restaurant which was a great feed