970 Te Anga Road, 3977 Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
#1 of 12 hotels in Waitomo Caves
Guests' ChoiceBased on 285 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 June 2024
Philippa
United KingdomI loved everything about staying here
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Roz
United KingdomNothing
Everything! The amazing setting. Angus the host. The accommodation. The locality to the Caves
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Madeline
AustraliaGreeting from host, but also self check in. Cute little cottage with SPECTACULAR views! Breakfast supplied, hot water bottles supplied, clean and comfortable.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Joshua
New ZealandNothing !
The view was stunning and Angus was extremely kind. Our favorite place we stayed on the North Island
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Bronwyn
AustraliaLocation and hosts. Cabin welcoming and comfortable. Sunset and sunrise were spectacular.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Victoria
United StatesAbsolutely nothing
Glamping at its best. What fun! The tent setup was amazing! Very roomy fit 3 adults and 1 kiddo, very comfortable. So well appointed everything you need. Right beside the tent there is an outdoor kitchen and on the other side full bathroom with shower and bathtub outside - Private. THE VIEW was the icing on the cake, spectacular. Angus the host met us at arrival showed us around and directed us to the local gloworm spot. Really nice person, great to chat with. Puck the dog, adorable. Only regret, 1 night is not enough time to enjoy it all. Highly recommend!!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Rina
New ZealandIt was exactly what we wanted for our get away. It was clean and the hosts were amazing
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Wei
SingaporeCottage more suitable for 2 adult and 2 child. A little dusty expected in the country
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).
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Kobi
IsraelThis place is just perfect. The view is crazy. The area is beautiful. You can walk to the lake, to the observation deck, to the cave of the glowing worms, and all this in the area of the cabin. In addition to a short drive there are sites. The host is so nice, friendly and helpful with everything you need. The cabin itself is comfortable and charming.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Josefine
AustraliaEverything! It was lovely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ka
Hong KongBeautiful facilities
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Caroline
New ZealandThe property was perfect for our family, but probably wouldn't suit very young children, or people with reduced mobility.
This is a very special spot, enhanced with the carefully appointed accommodation. We were hosting some visitors from London and were lucky to get a clear night for stargazing - they were gobsmacked.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Kerry
United KingdomAmazing scenery and really cosy accommodation.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Iain
United KingdomDriveway is intimidating
Stunning Views Bonus Glowworms, no need to visit the caves :-)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Karey
New Zealandfriendly owner and stunning view and beautiful place
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Brittany
AustraliaNothing!
Te Tiro was absolutely fabulous! It was such a wonderful experience to stay in the cottage and it truly encapsulated what New Zealand is supposed to be. The cottage was so comfortable and cute! I’ve never stay in something so authentic and cosy - we loved it! The owner, Angus was absolutely wonderful and went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We hope to be back! If you aren’t sure whether to book this, just do it because you won’t regret it!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Tina
Australianothing
Perfect on all fronts
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Charmaine
New ZealandThe most magical location with the most incredible views. Glow worms at the location and farmland with many lovely walks nearby and also close to the wiatomo glow worm caves.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Patrick
Hong KongToilet and bathroom next to cottage, so might bother some to go out at night
Great location up on a hill, past sheep. very romantic and rustic cottages, close to Waitomo Caves. We really enjoyed their own little glowworm grotto. Sunrise to die for, stunning! Friendly and very responsive owner who checks in ahead on arrival.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Jo
United KingdomNothing!
The view/setting. The hospitality from the owners was fabulous. The cottage is quaint with decking to watch sunset and sunrise.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Christopher
New ZealandPerfect location for our outdoor bouldering at the airstrip
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Robert
AustraliaNothing!
Owners were great, lots of local recommendations, spectacular views, peaceful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Emma
United KingdomWell, toilet was outside main cottage but facility good and meant we saw amazing night sky when visiting in the night!
An amazing location. Stunning views and beautiful sunrise to admire from the veranda. Cosy cottage with perfect provisions for our breakfast. Angus provided a very warm welcome. We enjoyed a walk around the family pond and ventured down to their own grotto with glow worm, just down from the cottage. The main Waitomo caves were a v short drive away. We can’t imagine why you would stay anywhere else in this area!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Kelly
United StatesBeautiful views and access to our own glowworm grotto.
Stayed in March 2024
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