Situated in Waitomo Caves, 1.1 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Waitomo Village Chalets home of Kiwipaka features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Sally
New Zealand
Was a nice location and the wee Chalets were pretty cool.
Located in Waitomo Caves, 2.2 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, JunoHall Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court.
Jordan
Australia
Staff were so friendly and lovely. Visited during winter and the room was nice and warm, had a heater and good blankets. Showers and bathroom were exceptionally clean. Had such a homey feeling, would definitely recommend!
Situated in Waitomo Caves, 1.9 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Woodlyn Park Motel features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is provided.
Elisabeth
New Zealand
Kids loved the plane, and were so excited about staying in the unique accommodation. They are keen to go back and stay in one of the other units.
Abseil Inn in Waitomo Caves provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.
Bernard
Australia
Great Host Hohn and Helen were charming and very Helpful
If you want a central place to stay while visiting Waitomo look no further
Boasting a garden, Te Tiro Accommodation is set in Waitomo Caves in the Waikato region, 9.2 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking.
Jason
New Zealand
Glamping setup, view and farm facilities/ things to see and do. Great hospitality and great location to see regional sights too.
Situated in Waitomo Caves in the Waikato region, Aranui Farmstay has a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.
Christine
Australia
We loved the beautiful countryside scenery right outside our door with amazing sunsets and sunrises. The farm animals were just gorgeous and Eeyore is very friendly. The accomodation was very clean and had everything we needed
Featuring mountain views, Rock Retreat B&B farmstay provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 10 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.
Ellem
Australia
Such a special little place, perfect for visiting the Waitomo area. The host recommended some lovely places to visit and really made our stay enjoyable.
Just 600 metres from the famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, this award-winning holiday park features a large swimming pool, outdoor hot tub, BBQ area and a children’s playground with trampoline.
Sharon
Australia
Everything was excellent! Great value for money, comfortable and great shower in the ensuite
Surrounded by rural countryside, Glow Worms Motel features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and a children’s swing set. It offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lovely garden views.
Alan1947
New Zealand
The bed was comfortable, and the staff were friendly
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.
Judith
Australia
10
Scored 10
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.
Lindamoran99
Australia
8.0
Scored 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.
David
Australia
10
Scored 10
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.
Lois
Australia
10
Scored 10
The caves are fantastic and well worth seeing.
The caves are fantastic and well worth seeing. Harrison was a great tour guide (and has a good singing voice too)
The pathway through is well paved and there are a few sets of steps, but they do have good handrails.
People say that once you've seen glow worms you've seen them all, but you can't quite beat the sheer number of them as you go through the caves on the boat.
If you can avoid the noisy people who can't be quiet when they've been asked to and then don't know what comes next because they weren't listening, this will enhance your trip.
CathieP
New Zealand
10
Scored 10
We just did the one cave.
We just did the one cave. I would recommend doing the main caves and the Ruatara as well. If you are young and up for it, add the black water rafting. Oh and don’t forget the night time walk of Ruatara - see Lonely Planet.
This was a really quirky place. The couple who own and run it were lovely and so helpful. Breakfast is around a large dining table, so we were able to get to know our fellow guests. Easy walking distance to the restaurants. However, it is a steep climb back to the hotel. On a positive, means you can have a pud as you know you will have walked it off by the time you get back. A really lovely place, fantastic views and I would highly recommend.
The main building where the kitchen and lounge are, is clean and has everything you can think of for a pleasant stay.
Bathrooms a d shower are clean.
Our double room was as big as 2 beds and less than 2 meters in between, if you're visiting the caves and need somewhere to sleep, it's a good setup.
If you don't want to cook, the cafe nearby has good food. We tried their boil up pie and breakfasts, we loved them the food.
Everything was wonderful! The view from our cabin was stunning. The cabin had everything we needed, even stocked with supplies for breakfast. Angus was so kind to show us around and give us recommendations. Te Tiro is not just a place to stay, it’s an experience!! We can’t stop raving about how cool it was. If you’re going to Waitomo Caves, staying here is a must!
Great atmosphere, friendly owner always joking around, beautiful surroundings (farm), clean showers and kitchen, option to buy items for dinner/breakfast, and lots of communal space (inside & out!) with couches, benches and games, books...
For those arriving with InterCity Bus: they're willing to pick you up, just call ahead if you don't feel like walking.
Angus was exceptional with his customer service ( this even trumped some 5 star hotels in Wellington) the accommodation was amazing with views people pay to see, plus at night the little glow worm hide away was just magic. The breakfast provided was well presented and more than we expected. Thanks for the exectial stay we highly recommend this stay.
This was so much better than I expected. The room was really nice, better than many more expensive hotels. The couple running the inn are so nice. We chatted a lot, got really good advice on where to go. We also had a tasting of a dozen types of New Zealand honey at breakfast.
Great B&B in Waitomo Caves! The bed was super comfy, and the rooms look way better than the pictures on this website. We got great recommendations for where to eat and what to do --- the night hike to see the glowworms is awesome! Super friendly hosts!
Such a lovely pair of hosts, enthusiastically shared a knowledge of New Zealand specialty honey with breakfast. Very accommodating of our check-in needs . Property has a sweet cat who may say a polite hello to you as you head to your room.
It was very cozy, super comfy bed, and lovely simple breakfast was provided. While we were unable to enjoy the property walk due to rain it sounds lovely! it was a 2 minute drive to the reserve as well as the Waitomo Caves.
The owner was great. She gave us suggestions for dinner, directions to the grocery store, directions to the local attractions and suggested a place to get a quick breakfast. The room was good sized, clean and neat.
A novelty experience that's quite unique to be in your very own Hobbit house. As per website photos. Love the concept and would recommend others trying the experience. Waitomo Caves are a short drive away.
Friendly, helpful welcoming hosts, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast, we were a group of 4 ladies, felt very welcome. Lyn and Ritchy are perfect hosts. Would definitely return. Highly recommend
This was the most adorable little hobbit hotel ever! I stayed just because I wanted to stay in a hobbit hole, and it was definitely the best choice! The bed was also super comfortable and cozy.
The continental breakfast was good. The property was stunning! The room was small, but had everything you needed. The bed was the most comfortable we had during the whole trip to New Zealand.
I choose this place for it's proximity to the Waitomo Caves. It was less than a ten minute walk. The property was a nice surprise as it had a cute little porch with table and chairs.
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.
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