Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Property class: 3
Guesthouse within walking distance of Caveworld

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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $91
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A hotel room with a bed, a small round table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room 1

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread and a grey blanket, a wooden headboard, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Family Room - Room 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a view of a green landscape through the window.

Double or Twin Room 3

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, a window with curtains, an air conditioner, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Double or Twin Room 4

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, floral-patterned curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Twin Room (Room 5)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.

Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Family Room - Room 7

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Room 8)

A bedroom with a bed, a brown leather chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Double Room (Room 8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943

What's nearby

  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caveworld - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aranui Cave - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

  • Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
    • Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
    • 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

    • Children (2 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers a convenient location with several restaurants within walking distance, including a highly rated one across the street. (14 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful place to stay! Small, quiet, and comfortable. The hosts were wonderful. One of our favorite places we stayed. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great price, room was nice and breakfast was great
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10/10 Exceptional

Cozy nature spot, great staff, great home cooked supper, clean, well equipped rooms.
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8/10 Very good

Nice family run place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Conveniently located to restaurants and the museum. Very clean. The woman who works the inn is very kind and makes a lovely breakfast. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay after our caving adventure. Wonderful host and great breakfast included. Only bummer was the parking situation. If you have much luggage it’s a hassle to carry it up the stairs, and parking was a small distance from the rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place with a nice breakfast. The host gave great suggestions for bush walks to see glow worms and an awesome waterfall. The room was nice and we had a great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was sweet and the owners so nice
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8/10 Very good

Staff very attentive. Provided recommendations on what to see in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly & very comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

For our needs hitting natural outdoor wonders of Waitomo was great. Host was great. Bed super comfy and rooms in great shape! Very relaxing night for us
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6/10 Good

Room was clean. Staff were courteous. Breakfast was ok.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, warm & friendly hosts
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, interesting things to explore in the area, owners friendly and helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hosts, beautiful and convenient location, walkable amenities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfy, convenient, friendly and good value lodge.

Lovely guest lodge in a very convenient location with a friendly welcome. Breakfast was good and the whole stay was excellent value.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great place to stay for a night while on our way around the North Island
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a great location to the Waitomo Caves. The owner is very friendly and hospitable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Thank you for the wonderful stay. It's nice to get out of crazy Auckland and just relax.
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8/10 Very good

Our stay was very comfortable and our room had a beautiful view.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location for our Waitomo Adventures caving activity. The owners are super friendly and accomodating. Breakfast was provided - cereal, bread, yogurt, coffee, etc which was much appreciated for our early morning start. You can walk to a couple cafes as well.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, feels like staying with a family. Room is a bit dirty (e.g., carpet and linens are not very clean)
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely welcoming atmosphere and family environment. Brilliant example of what differentiates the guest lodge from the motel experience. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
View to the North from our room
And view to the East
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8/10 Very good

Great host, lovely room, good breakfast and within shouting distance for the caves. Can recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

One of the best places we have stayed in our life. The kindest hosts, who were so gracious and friendly and helpful. Truly one of the best places to stay