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.
Des
New Zealand
It is spotless and well maintained. All facilities are of a very high standard well above the level of most Backpackers lodges I have stayed at. It was so cosy warm, I only slept with a top sheet covering me.
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.
Margot
United Kingdom
Fabulous wacky place, I was in the tail plane. A bit dilapidated, but it's a historic aircraft what do you expect!
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.
Wei Meng
Singapore
Unique cottages hidden in the highlands with beautiful scenery. Host was super nice. We enjoy the sunrise and sunset views, with BBQ and night sky with stars, and a lot of beer (BYO).
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.
mohammed
Singapore
The host was very kind and friendly. Gave tips to see glow worms. The view and place was amazing!
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.
Candace
New Zealand
The location is perfect for visiting the caves and sightseeing around Waitomo. Beautiful views surrounding us for the stay and we were pleasantly surprised with the facilities. Very simple, but everything you need.
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.
Julia
New Zealand
Had a very pleasant stay at this motel. Beds were comfortable, and the property inside and out was very clean.
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.
We booked a room for 1 night here and the stay was fabulous. Our hosts were delightful and we felt at home here. The room comes with an ensuite bathroom and had a side entrance towards the parking lots. Breakfast was provided (you had to indicate interest the evening before) and you are bound to be full after breakfast!
The experience felt like us returning home to visit our grans, leaving us stomached full and hearts warm.
P.S there is also a chonky cat residing here!!!
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.
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.
Absolutely stunning. The view, the little huts, the host, he set up a baby cot, we had fresh grounded coffee and lovely breakfast. We went on a little hike on the breathtaking grounds and saw glow worms at night. This was the best accomodation on our NZ trip!
What delightful hosts! Helen greeted us with an enthusiastic tour of the property in the evening. And in the morning, she prepared an incredible breakfast. John shared his collection of unique honeys, including those that are said to have healing properties.
So nice to have breakfast already in the room when we arrived, making the next morning relaxed and easy. View is incredible and the grotto is amazing. We just loved it here. Hosts were so friendly, as were the host cat and dog.
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.
Very quiet location near all of the Waitomo area attractions. Enjoyed our breakfast, the ease to travel to the caves, Falls, and Natural Bridge. Felt very safe and gained a good appreciation of the area.
Easy check in - informative host. Room was good size - two beds and a sofa - and bathroom clean. Walking distance from Waitomo Glowworm caves, and evening food options. Good breakfast in the morning.
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.
A great location, friendly welcome and an excellent breakfast. The caves were only a 10.minute walk away. A very quiet location, conducive to a good night's sleep!
Very unique experience and a brilliantly executed idea. The location is perfect, near to Waitomo Caves and extraordinarily peaceful for those looking to unwind.
This was in a beautiful location. If we could have, we would have spent more time at the property, so idyllic! It was also convenient to Waitomo Caves.
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