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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Otorohanga region · New Zealand
7 Waitomo Village RoadView location
9.4/10Excellent504 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.0/10 9.0
Condition9.2/10 9.2
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge, a 4-star guesthouse located a short walk from both Caveworld and the mesmerizing Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Make use of complimentary Wi-Fi, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
The eight air-conditioned rooms offer LCD TVs and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Electric kettles are provided, and daily housekeeping and ironing boards are available upon request. Other amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Woodlyn Park is a short drive away, as is Aranui Cave.
The closest airport is Hamilton International Airport (HLZ).
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Located in Waitomo Caves, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is a 4-minute walk from Caveworld and 8 minutes by foot from Waitomo Glowworm Caves. This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Woodlyn Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Aranui Cave.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
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Free WiFi
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
8:00 PM
Check-out until
10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Guests must provide health documentation
Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result must be of specific type(s): Antigen
Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 72 hours
Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 12
Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 30
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Pets not allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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- Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
- The 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.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The 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.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
French
Nearby attractions
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Caveworld
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Woodlyn Park
1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Opapake Pa
1.5 km / 1 mi
Aranui Cave
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Aranui Cave
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Ruakuri Cave
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Jim Barker Memorial Playground
14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Huipūtea Reserve
15 km / 9.3 mi
Otorohanga Memorial Park
15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Ed Hillary Walkway
15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Kiwi House Native Bird Park
16.4 km / 10.2 mi
Big Shearer
18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
18.7 km / 11.6 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Total number of rooms: 8
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- Garden
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- Only Adults
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- Minimum check-in age: 18
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
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Michael
A wonderful place to stay! Small, quiet, and comfortable. The hosts were wonderful. One of our favorite places we stayed. Highly recommend.
Dana-Lyn
We LOVED our stay! We were offered dinner - a chicken and potato curry- which we took them up on. It was by far the best meal I’ve had in NZ- home cooked, tasty and so flavourful! We loved the garden area and the deck. It was one of our best stays. 100 percent recommended!!
Karina
Friendly staff, smooth check in/out, great location if you are looking at a place to stay close by the caves however, property is fairly old.
Anita
I was warm without touching the air conditioning. While the parking was not right by the unit it used, there was good parking. I had no trouble walking up the sloping driveway and the steps to access my accommodation. Others might find this a problem.
Peter
Our check in was easy and only a short distance to our room. The amenities were great in our room
Khema
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!
Carolyn
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.
Patricia
The staff was exceptional, friendly, helpful, kind. The room was comfortable, provided the necessities. Breakfast was a nice addition.
Avril
The management/staff are great. They offer a home cooked dinner, which is perfect after a day of hiking and exploring. Their breakfast was just right for me.
Personally, I would have appreciated shampoo and conditioner in the room, and a quilt rather than a beds cover.
Personally, I would have appreciated shampoo and conditioner in the room, and a quilt rather than a beds cover.
Bruce
Great small lodge in Waitimo! Unbelievably friendly owner, a gem of a lady. Nice cabins, clean, comfortable, and with lots of windows for hot days. A great cold breakfast as well! Good value, highly recommend.
Jeff
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
Denise
Cozy nature spot, great staff, great home cooked supper, clean, well equipped rooms.
ANDREW N
Great location, clean room, and terrific family run B and B
Nadia
Room was clean. Staff were courteous. Breakfast was ok.
Alivia
Great price, room was nice and breakfast was great
Joseph
Staff very attentive. Provided recommendations on what to see in the area.
Karen
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.
Anita
The room was sweet and the owners so nice
Jason
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.
Eliana
It was advertised to host 4 people, but really it is good for 3. The room is too small for 4. Bathroom was nice and modern. Shower doors worked well. The room was modern and nice, just small for 4. For 2-3 people are ideal. Staff were very nice and kind.
Julie
Really friendly & very comfortable
John
Nice family run place.
Shuang
Very friendly staff, feels like staying with a family.
Room is a bit dirty (e.g., carpet and linens are not very clean)
Room is a bit dirty (e.g., carpet and linens are not very clean)
Julia
Excellent air conditioning
JEFFREY
The staff was great and so was the Chicken Curry!
Parking is a pain.
Parking is a pain.
Craig
Cost wee stay close to food options and the centre of town
Daniel
Great place! Owners were excellent. Had homemade curry dinner. Breakfast was good. Grear. location.
Denise
Warm welcome as we got there later than planned. Had our meal & wine delivered to the room. Great service after a long drive
Julie
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.
Gianluigi
Great for a one night or more stay for the caves!!
Nice place just around the corner from the Waitomo caves experience with the 100 meter absail...There were a fair number of steps up to our room but the room was nice and the water pressure was good. We kept warm on a July night and slept well. The breakfast was a fine continental breakfast and checkout was quick. We only stayed one night because of our schedule but could have easily enjoyed a couple more!
Mrs J
The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is a little basic and some more focus on detail while cleaning would be appreciated. The heated blanket was a nice and welcome touch.
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Cute Place
They are so sweet. They made this book of all the activities and menus for the places around which was super helpful.
Pofen
It’s a great location to the Waitomo Caves. The owner is very friendly and hospitable.
John
There really isn't much in the area, but anything that was there was included in a very helpful binder. The room was very comfortable and Richy was a hoot! Excellent host. I would recommend this property. Looking at the rooms, we weren't sure what to expect, but it was a great stay!
Misha
Thank you for the wonderful stay. It's nice to get out of crazy Auckland and just relax.
Mark
Charming locale and helpful post
A very lovely place nestled in the woods with some nice views over the valley. Very welcoming and knowledgable host who told us all about the area and gave some great tips. Also a yummy breakfast is provided.
Edward
Property was very tidy, and customer service was amazing.
Very quite and close to nature feeling.
Very quite and close to nature feeling.
Brenda
I enjoyed my stay at the Waitomo Lodge. Lynn greated me with a great spirit and was very welcoming. My room was tidy and comfortable. Tea kettle and an assortment of teas in your room. A/C and heater both worked well. Breakfast in the morning was just what i neexex to start my day. Good string coffee, soft warm croissants and yogurt with fruit and granola. Dinner at Tomos was fantastic. Thank you Lynn for the recommendations. I had a solid nights sleep and a great visit to the area.
Lawrence
Get your climbing gear ready…
Property is very close to glow worm cave. The climb from the parking to your room should come with a Sherpa. I’d have packed a small overnight bag if I had known. It’s comfortable, the owners are delightful folks, and the breakfast hearty and fresh.
Sarah
The owners of the Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge were absolutely delightful. Richie gave us lots of great information about Waitomo and great tips to enjoy the area. We greatly enjoyed the hospitality and the stay.
Angela
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.
Verified traveler
Good value in Waitomo
The hotel is in a great location for the Waitomo Caves, the waterfall, the Natural Bridge, and just nice rolling hills. Our room was secluded and had everything we needed for our stay. The property has nice vegetation and a nice deck to sit on.
Frances Lee
This property was ideal for visiting the Waitomo Caves. The proprietor is very attentive to the needs of her guests and goes out of her way to graciously make each one feel at home. Our room was comfortable and cozy. We really did not mind the steps as these added to the ambience of the individual rooms as they are scattered through the quaint property. It is helpful to drive up the driveway and drop off your luggage first as the owner suggests. And any guests who need extra help with steps should be dropped off too. The whole of the Waitomo Caves Village is on hills so if that is an issue, then being dropped off everywhere, versus walking, which is half the fun, is what a person should do.
Michael
Comfortable Stay
Definitely a homely feel about our stay. Lyn is a wonderful host. Nice breakfast. Close to the caves.
Gary
Great host, lovely room, good breakfast and within shouting distance for the caves. Can recommend
Tia
Private units, clean and tidy
Shifra
Welcoming host and comfortable stay. The room we stayed in was a bit small with 2 twins, but the aircon worked well, and the studio was very clean. My friend also lost her passport on the property and the host went out of her way to mail it at our next destination. She was very kind and responsive. Would highly recommend if you need a place to stay in this area. The price was amazing and it also included a great breakfast!
Orland
Tiny cottage was pretty unique. Owner was very helpful.
Good value for the money.
Good value for the money.
Jenny
It is a great location for seeing the caves and natural bridge. The continental breakfast is good. Lyne is accommodating. The lodge is in a garden so, there are a few bugs and spiders. Parking is available but around the side of the lodge
Christopher
Great for a night
Warm welcome. One night stop for caves. Nice breakfast included. Great value for money.
Robert
Thanks Lyn! Love from Rob and Emma
Laura
Highly recommend
Such friendly owners and gracious hosts. Would highly recommend. The rooms are tight quarters but comfortable and would definitely would go back.
Richard
Unfriendly welcome. Access to the property is via some unsafe steps. The gardens are overgrown and the tin huts are badly insulated against both heat and cold.
If the owner offers to book a meal for you at the local restaurant, you expect it to be done. Sadly this is not the case as she regularly forgets.
Overall, if it was not for the glowworm caves we would not have stopped.
If the owner offers to book a meal for you at the local restaurant, you expect it to be done. Sadly this is not the case as she regularly forgets.
Overall, if it was not for the glowworm caves we would not have stopped.
Barbra
Lyn and Richy were very welcoming and had everything we needed. Wish we’d stayed an extra night to do the walk they suggested. Nice location.
Chad
Best stay in Waitomo
The lodge is an excellent place to stay, and Lynn was the best host. Very close to most everything. Great veranda as well.
Darryl
Lynn was a fantastic host and enjoyed our stay.
Jennifer
Beautiful location
Wonderful stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable overlooking a picturesque valley. Restaurants within walking distance. Lyn and Rich were wonderful hosts.
Steve
excellent bed and breakfast highly Recommend it
Wonderful hosts
Wonderful hosts
Sue
Great people. Nice location. Continental breakfast.
Our bed was a bit saggy but we slept well.
Our bed was a bit saggy but we slept well.
Bruce
A nice place to stay in Waitomo!
Lorraine
Lynn was absolutely a doll. Very informative and pleasant. A sweet and private lodge, accomodations were👍. I would book again!! TY, Lynn for making our stay wonderful!
Fabiano
Great option for people who want to see the caves. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Robert
Everything was quite lovely and the beds were comfortable we do wish there had been a simple egg offering however and the WiFi was adequate by the way
Mattie
It was a great place to stay for a night while on our way around the North Island
Catherine
The rooms are individual lodges. Ours was quite small but fine for one night. Lynette was very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for dinner and other things to do. There were lots of small touches that we appreciated, and a lovely continental breakfast.
Derrickchan
Good service
Tim Ying
Very close the scene Waitomo Cave. Owner also really friendly and helpful.
Sung Jin
We stayed for our engagement and Lynn was very kind and welcoming. She even upgraded our room to make sure our stay was the best experience possible. Look forward to visiting in future!
Mark Botnick -
Richie and Lynn are great hosts, always going over and above to make for an amazing stay!
Stephanie
We spent 1 night here as we toured the caves in the area. The proprietors were very friendly and chatty, and happy to give us advice about things to do in the area. Breakfast was delicious, the room was comfortable. Definitely would recommend.
Paul
Great stay, warm & friendly hosts
Sridass
Richard was so friendly and helpful
Natalie
Lovely hosts who helped us with our luggage and were helpful with information about the area. Our room was cosy, clean and comfortable, and having Netflix was a nice bonus. Continental style breakfast was perfect with ample choices available. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Theresa
The host was pleasant and knowledgeable. Breakfast was substantial, and the cottage was just right!
Naomi
Lyn was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Lovely quiet, peaceful space. Only one issue initially was the room could have been aired prior to my arrival as it had a slight musty smell. Easily fixed though with window open a little. However I do acknowledge that due to the rainy weather airing the room could have been difficult. I would definitely recommend this property.
Alicia
Richy and Lyn were amazing and kind people. They welcomed us into their home, told us about their town, and took an interest in our lives. The room was extremely clean and the book of menus & suggestions was phenomenal. Best experience we had in New Zealand!
Stephanie
Excellent breakfast
Donna
Our stay was very comfortable and our room had a beautiful view.
Scott
Delightful owners took the time to show us the village and gave great recommendations for the night and the next day on our way to Auckland!
Sasithorn
Nice. Goodservices
Catherine
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge was a decent place to stay - but it didn't reach 5-star quality (which for me required a little more luxury and space).
Our room had a slightly saggy queen bed plus a separate twin bed. There was not enough room to lay down the suitcases except on the twin bed. Not sure how people managed if there actually were 3 people in the room. There was a small fridge, small round table with two narrow chairs and one easy chair by the door.
Shower water pressure was excellent although the shower itself needed sprucing up. The sink was small, so one had to be careful not to turn the water up too high or risk splashing. The lighting set up over the sink was slightly strange - there were 3 small high intensity halogen lights pointing at you. I overheard a guest at breakfast saying that she got a burn trying to re-direct the lamps... Although our room was near the highway, it was quiet because there was no traffic on the road at night (until about 6AM).
Breakfast a little skimpy - continental fare with a slightly limp croissant and toast. Coffee a little weak. There was yogurt, fruit and cereal/muesli.
The host Richy was very friendly and informative. One could tell that he was fond of his town!
Our room had a slightly saggy queen bed plus a separate twin bed. There was not enough room to lay down the suitcases except on the twin bed. Not sure how people managed if there actually were 3 people in the room. There was a small fridge, small round table with two narrow chairs and one easy chair by the door.
Shower water pressure was excellent although the shower itself needed sprucing up. The sink was small, so one had to be careful not to turn the water up too high or risk splashing. The lighting set up over the sink was slightly strange - there were 3 small high intensity halogen lights pointing at you. I overheard a guest at breakfast saying that she got a burn trying to re-direct the lamps... Although our room was near the highway, it was quiet because there was no traffic on the road at night (until about 6AM).
Breakfast a little skimpy - continental fare with a slightly limp croissant and toast. Coffee a little weak. There was yogurt, fruit and cereal/muesli.
The host Richy was very friendly and informative. One could tell that he was fond of his town!
Colleen
Lyn and Richey are wonderful hosts. They shared a wealth of information about the area and the beautiful birds they have at this time of year. They had a lovely continental breakfast and were warm, welcoming, and generous. Though we were only there one night, we had a great stay.
Jared
Excellent host! Great vibe! Loved our experience!
Angus
Good view from #3
Andrew
Great location, interesting things to explore in the area, owners friendly and helpful
Craig
Very friendly owners. Helpful with sightseeing.
Parking was down a small hill but safe. The room was comfortable. The bathroom was complete with shower but very small. Would stay here again.
Parking was down a small hill but safe. The room was comfortable. The bathroom was complete with shower but very small. Would stay here again.
Bimba
We loved our stay at the guest lodge, though it was just for a night! Rich and Lynn are incredibly sweet and welcoming and made us feel like we were guests in their home!
KAREN
Loved it!
We loved our stay here! It was simple, clean and inviting. It was in a great location. If given the chance to return, we would stay here again!
Pearl
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
Ian
Lovely place to stay with great hosts.
Jacob
Excellent hosts, beautiful and convenient location, walkable amenities.
Andrew
Lovely stay with attentive and helpful team.
james
Clean room. Breakfast is coming up.
Great location in the middle of the sites.
Great location in the middle of the sites.
Catherine
Very close to the caves and day hikes. Excellent hosts.
Katherine
The owners are so lovely and so helpful! We loved this small place! Would definitely stay again!
Robert
We enjoyed our stay here: the hosts are outstanding, the value is excellent, and the location most convenient. Perhaps my expectations were too high as it was truly wonderful on a previous stay in 2019, but it has slipped some since then. This is an older property, the rooms are very clean but plain, and one person in our party had a very uncomfortable night due to difficulty with the heat controls. Breakfast was mediocre. I hesitated to gave this 5 stars, but the location and price allowed me to overlook the defects.
Regis
Feel at home
Very cozy place. Amazing restaurant on the other side of the street. Owners are fantastic people and very polite and courteous. The only thing is the heater was not functioning well and the night was cold but other than that, very nice place.
Verified traveler
Great hosts wonderful location
Fantastic, but short.
Raymond
A great place to stay near the Waitomo Cave’s
Conveniently located near the Waitimo Caves, and the owners were very attentive and super friendly. Also appreciated the generous continental breakfast.
Most importantly, the suggestion for a night hike on the Ruakuri bushwalk trail was a great bonus and they even had torches ready for people who wanted go on a hike, where you can see the glowworms for free!
Most importantly, the suggestion for a night hike on the Ruakuri bushwalk trail was a great bonus and they even had torches ready for people who wanted go on a hike, where you can see the glowworms for free!
Kelsi
Excellent experience!
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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo, New Zealand
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