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The best hostels in Waitomo Caves

Some of the best backpacker spots in Waitomo Caves

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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. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Go feed the lambs, play tennis, do your laundry, use the cleanest and most spacious kitchen to bake pizza and bread (no joke, we did that as they have everything, even cheese knives!). Don’t just stay for the caves, stay a little longer as it’s such a lovely, calming place!

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8.6
Excellent
425 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Waitomo Homestead Cabins features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Waitomo Caves. Offering a bar, the property is located within 9.1 km of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waitomo Caves, like hiking.

Beautiful modern cabins close to the waitomo caves. The facilities are modern and clean.

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7.5
Good
231 reviews
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£48
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Waitomo Caves

  • Avg. price/night: £87.16
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 973 reviews
    Friendly owners that are very welcoming. Nice breakfast, comfortable rooms and great location.
    D
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £17.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 425 reviews
    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.
    Des
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £84.11
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 642 reviews
    Didn’t have breakfast sorry, had to get going. Comfortable room, friendly staff, good services (laundry etc). Great location to caves and somewhere to eat (Tomo’s). Room pre-heated before arrival. V happy
    Croll
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 425 reviews
    The hostel is so cozy and perfect for a weekend trip to Waitomo Caves. The rooms were really warm and facilities were great. Staff were lovely and helped with everything, and the dog George was so cute! Amazing location.
    Kayla
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 350 reviews
    Cottage with bunk beds and a small kitchenet.
    Eliyaz
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.11
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 642 reviews
    Great location, within walking distance to food and coffee.
    Jane
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £87.16
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 973 reviews
    Good variety for breakfast, great location, super friendly & informative hosts
    LISA
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £17.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 425 reviews
    Great location to get to the glow worm caves (about 10 mins away by car) and a nice, chill hostel vibe
    John
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 425 reviews
    Great location and nice rooms, eas, check in and I enjoyed the pool. Felt safe and liked the atmosphere :)
    Lea Sophie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: £17.43
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 425 reviews
    Amazing backpacker hostel in a great area for the Waitomo Caves and other experiences. The staff were super lovely and helpful. It's a really cool experience, as it's bang smack on a farm with lots of cool animals (and cute dogs!). Really recommend this place, great value for money.
    Dean Ross
    Young couple
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