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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Dining
Property grounds
Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Property grounds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985
  • Place, Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio (Family King Studio)

Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Studio (Family King Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Bed sheets

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Hangatiki

At Caves Motor Inn, you'll be 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Opapake Pa and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Jim Barker Memorial Playground. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The family restaurant, Caves Motor Inn, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Hangatiki motel include Huipūtea Reserve and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre.
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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.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

Caves Motor Inn offers its guests a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hangatiki motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Caves Motor Inn offers 17 accommodations with free toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Caves Motor Inn

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20.5 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Caves Motor Inn Hangatiki
Caves Motor Hangatiki
Caves Motor
Caves Motor Inn Motel
Caves Motor Inn Hangatiki
Caves Motor Inn Motel Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Caves Motor Inn?

Caves Motor Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Caves Motor Inn?

As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caves Motor Inn on 13 Apr 2026 start from AU$115, 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 Caves Motor Inn?

Yep, Caves Motor Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Caves Motor Inn?

The closest beach to Caves Motor Inn is Kawhia Beach (40.5 km).

Does Caves Motor Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Caves Motor Inn?

No, Caves Motor Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Caves Motor Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Caves Motor Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Caves Motor Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and facilities provided good. Good value for the price we paid. The staff team and owner were really friendly and made us feel welcome. Need a car to get to the caves, but these were then quite accessible. Generally all good, and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thierry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kay, Whangarei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was beautiful Lovely clean room and staff had turned on heater and electric blanket so walked into cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

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

6/10 Okay

anne-marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Previous guest bar of soap in shower. Long hair in the sink. Did staff clean the bathroom? Pillows were flat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis R

Travelled with partner
Basic but clean but lacking things - like empty shower soap dispenser etc. Very noisy highway with no noise or temperature dampening in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

tania

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to put your head down😀 just a little noisy at about 4am when train comes through or trucks start their day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saeko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a massive pot hole on driveway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a lot of maintenance, especially the driveway and parking areas. Huge potholes. It is not good for older people to have to walk up and down steep steps to be admitted and get a key.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation was basic but clean. The staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the bed was extremely uncomfortable and our room was right on the main road. They provide earplugs for the room which was a red flag!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent views and convenient and comfortable stay before the Waitomo Caves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

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

Would stay again

Great place to stay, friendly staff & comfortable rooms. Great to have restaurant facility. Meals were yum ! Our room was a little noisy being road front but earplugs were supplied & it didn't impact my sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

shashank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner have maintained property really well. however, its close to highway and night can be noisy to some ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Needs TLC

Great location for an overnight stop. Convenient parking right in front of the unit. Has view of the main road, with ear plugs provided. Tiny bedroom with saggy bed propped by a piece of wood sheet underneath. Plenty of blanket/duvet provided. Bottom sheet has little holes on the side. Windows can be opened if too hot indoors. There's a little desk top fan provided. Weird half-size sink with tap that produced hot water when turned to the right and cold water when turned to the left (normally it's the other way around!). Had to use a mug to pour water into the kettle as it was impossible to fill it straight from the tap. Shower pressure was excellent at night. In the morning the pressure was very weak - we wondered if it was because next door neighbours had super long shower, could hear them showering for the whole hour if not more! Paper thin walls - could hear neighbours using the bathroom and TV. Plates and cuttleries weren't clean, had to re-wash them before using. Dishwashing liquid sachets were old, sticky and gross (see photo). Room looked recently painted, would be a better place had the overall cleanliness been much better. Overpriced compared to other accommodations in the area that we've stayed at in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, owners were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Easy access to cave and attentive helpful friendly manager. Super noisy road first night with trucks going by and no earplugs, room was road facing. Second night quieter. The room however was clean tidy and comfortable and had a lovely country view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot right near the glow worm caves... Very nice room with one full wall of windows leading to a cozy balcony... Clean, bright, and very comfortable... Friendly staff and easy check in... Nice on-site restaurant... It is directly off the highway, so it's a bit noisy, but not terrible, just cars whooshing by frequently...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024