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Waitomo Caves – 16 hotels and places to stay

Located in Waitomo Caves, a 12-minute walk from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo Village Chalets home of Kiwipaka has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace....

If you are booking waitomo caves, it’s very close. There was a restaurant in the complex as well as another a short walk away. There was also a store very near. We did spellbound glow worm tour and it was about a 5km drive. Which was okay with us. I had the best sleep of my stay while there.
Review score
8.1
Very Good
895 reviews
Price from
$65.54
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Waitomo Caves, 1.4 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, JunoHall Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court.

Great location, sparkling clean, common area and kitchen very orderly and well-equipped. For a family, it was nice to have the extra amenities like the tennis courts, swimming pool, and the animals! I’m glad I read the reviews so I was not surprised by the owner, who was indeed a character. Both the staff and the owner were very helpful with extra information about the area. The whole place is not soundproof, we could clearly hear the phone conversation of someone in the next room, and other guests in the early morning, walking up and down the halls. If you were a light sleeper, you might want to keep this in mind and make sure you have earplugs.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
613 reviews
Price from
$45.28
1 night, 2 adults

Abseil Inn in Waitomo Caves provides adults-only accommodations with barbecue facilities and a shared lounge.

Excellent breakfast and super nice hosts!
Review score
8.9
Excellent
319 reviews
Price from
$130.49
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Waitomo Caves, 1.2 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Woodlyn Park Motel has accommodations with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is provided.

Novelty to stay in a boat.
Review score
7.8
Good
439 reviews
Price from
$137.82
1 night, 2 adults

Waitomo Homestead Cabins features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Waitomo Caves. Providing a bar, the property is located within 5.7 miles of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.

Nice reception. Great communication. Clean, new, great wifi. Loved the kitchen and lounge central hub which was a very nicely converted old homestead building. I would def stay here again without hesitation.
Review score
7.6
Good
252 reviews
Price from
$71.50
1 night, 2 adults

Providing a garden, Waitomo Farmstay provides accommodations in Waitomo Caves. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a terrace.

Atmospheric , different for us.
Review score
8.2
Very Good
19 reviews
Price from
$93.85
1 night, 2 adults

Waitomo Farmstay offers accommodations in Waitomo Caves, 4.9 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. The property has an outdoor dining area. Hamilton Airport is 33 miles from the property.

Setting was nice, peaceful, quiet
Review score
7.8
Good
7 reviews
Price from
$49.34
1 night, 2 adults

4.9 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, the campground offers a garden and a shared lounge. The property provides barbecue facilities and parking on-site. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Friendly and relaxed environment, very affordable.
Review score
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Price from
$34.86
1 night, 2 adults

Offering a garden, Te Tiro Accommodation offers accommodations in Waitomo Caves. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.

Exceptional hosts and an unbeatable view. Te Tiro really lived up to its name with an incredible view looking out over the valley with views all the way to Mt Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom) in the distance. The cottage was quaint and charming with everything we needed for our family of 4. The deck was also nice to sit out on play cards with our kids in the evening, while the private glow wore grotto made was a really cool bonus. Angus and Rachel were also really great hosts, so nice and welcoming and very helpful with recommendations for things to do.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
466 reviews
Price from
$140.62
1 night, 2 adults

Aranui Farmstay offers accommodations in Waitomo Caves, 1.3 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden.

I would rate it higher if I could. Rob and Liz are superb hosts. Most gracious and generous. A stay here will be the highlight of any trip.
Review score
9.5
Exceptional
302 reviews
Price from
$83.12
1 night, 2 adults
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What Guests Said About Waitomo Caves:

  • Review score
    10.0

    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
  • Review score
    10.0

    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
  • Review score
    10.0

    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
  • Review score
    10.0

    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
  • Review score
    8.0

    Glowworms good.

    Glowworms good. Cave formations underwhelming compared to Tasmania and not value for money, tour guides were excellent though. Village pub and restaurant food was just average but staff were friendly and professional.
    Guest review by
    David
    Australia
  • Review score
    10.0

    We did the Waitomo Cave boat tour in the evening before...

    We did the Waitomo Cave boat tour in the evening before dinner and the Ruakuri Cave tour the next morning. They both were stunning. Guides were friendly and informative. We heard from another couple on the second tour that they had done several other caves and an exciting adventure (the Abyss if I remember correctly). I want to do that next time.
    Guest review by
    Lois
    Australia

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  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 319 reviews
    Very nice location, convenient to do any possible activities around Waitomo Caves. Breakfast was excellent! Helen and John are very friendly. Due to our late arrival even adjusted the check in times for us. Thanks & highly appreciated!! We love it!!
    Guest review by
    Manica
    Slovenia
  • From $65.54 per night
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 895 reviews
    Very close to Waitomo Caves, so it was super convenient. We arrived late, so we didn't get to really experience the whole hotel area except sleep. The basics are met here.
    Guest review by
    Chiang
    New Zealand
  • From $83.12 per night
    Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 302 reviews
    Me and my partner both enjoyed the nice little self contained unit. Peaceful surroundings.Lovely breakfast. Very close to Waitomo caves.
    Guest review by
    Manoj
    New Zealand
  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 19 reviews
    Great basic breakfast options. So good that breakfast is provided & included in the price. Great location, with a rural feel.
    Guest review by
    Michelle
    New Zealand
  • From $119.17 per night
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,205 reviews
    Excellent location. Clean room. Nice breakfast.
    Guest review by
    Dan
    Canada