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Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$97
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

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1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki, 3977
  • Place, Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette

Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

About the area

Hangatiki

At Glowworm Motel, you'll be 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Opapake Pa and 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Hangatiki motel, you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Caveworld - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Glowworm Motel

As a guest of Glowworm Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Glowworm Motel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Hangatiki motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Glowworm Motel offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Hangatiki motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 November and close on 31 March.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Glowworm Motel Hangatiki
Glowworm Motel
Glowworm Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Glowworm Motel?

Glowworm Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Glowworm Motel?

As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glowworm Motel on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Glowworm Motel?

Yep, Glowworm Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Glowworm Motel?

The closest beach to Glowworm Motel is Kawhia Beach (40.4 km).

Does Glowworm Motel have a pool?

Glowworm Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from November 01 to March 31.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glowworm Motel?

No, Glowworm Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Glowworm Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Glowworm Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Glowworm Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 150 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stefan

Place was ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly and helpful owners and the room is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable older motel. Room had everything needed for either summer or winter stays including electric blankets. Only stayed couple of nights for local activities but wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Owners lovely and very helpful. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Saurabh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchen was great to use. It was very well stocked with plates, pans, utensils etc. We enjoyed our stay, and our host was very helpful. The glowworm tour he suggested was amazing 👏
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delwynn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Unit was a bit dated. Would ne nice to spruce up the kitchen - give it a deep clean. Shower was good, nice and hot. Good heaters.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop over

We let the owner know we would be arriving late and he was very friendly and accommodating. The place is old but super clean, quiet and the shower is good. We had a good, sound sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great basic motel. Super clean and close to Waitomo caves and a couple places to eat. Had everything you need. Motel is dated but super clean & comfortable and that’s all I care about! Kitchen amenities good. Heater was on & room was warm for us on arrival.
Kitchen
Shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night as we were travelling to Auckland. The unit was perfect for our requirements. Super comfy beds and quiet. The host was really lovely too. Would definitely recommend and stay again ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brianna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing they put the heater on for us before we got there beds were nice and they waited for us as we had a late arrival
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for me in the circumstances. Chris was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

This was older style accomodation, but more than adequate. The rooms were clean, everything worked and the host was a wholesome helpful property manager. We would stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice information and history given regarding the area and things to do while you are in Waitomo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older property with limited amenities, however the room is clean and the area is safe. It's off the beaten path, but not far from Waitomo Cave.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean and tidy self-contained unit. Pleased with accommodation. Pity it was hard to find where to check in. Good signage would solve this. Planting some low maintenance native plants (pongas and using limeston rock features) near the front without costing a fortune would be a lovely addition to the name. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm welcome. Lots of information given about the caves and walks. Room was great with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good overnight experience staying at Glow Worm Motel. Of course it is not a 5-star hotel, but pretty neat and the rate is just compare to other motels in the area. Located near Glow Worm Cave, dining areas, fuel station, etc. Host is very accommodating and provided guide and tips to go around in Waitomo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location between the family event we attended near Pirongia and the local touring afterward (Waitomo cave area). Comfortable room. Only down mark was the shower which was a little sparse in its water flow and pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and have a break
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people were so hospitable and helpful. Provided lots of helpful advice about local must-go destinations and eats. Very clean rooms with nice kitchenette and cooking supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delwynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pool, which in the 30deg heat was awesome. Chris was great too. Very personable. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay and great service!

We checked if we could check in early and they allowed us to! It was very helpful for our schedule. They helped us get everything we needed during our stay and were very helpful in telling us about the area. Room was spotless and beds were comfortable and not broken down. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024