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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Double Room (Room 8) | Balcony
Front of property
Double or Twin Room 1
Breakfast area
Double or Twin Room 1 | Bathroom
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943
  • Popular LocationCaveworld4 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaitomo Glowworm Caves9 min walk
  • Popular LocationWoodlyn Park15 min walk
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)53 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room (Room 5)

Twin Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Room 8)

Double Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room - Room 7

Family Room - Room 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 1

Double or Twin Room 1

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)

Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room 3

Double or Twin Room 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room - Room 2

Family Room - Room 2

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 4

Double or Twin Room 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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The price is AU$167
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
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About the area

Waitomo Caves

At Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and tour/ticket assistance. .With a stay at this 3-property class Waitomo Caves guest house, you'll be 1.2 km (0.8 mi) from Woodlyn Park and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Aranui Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Caveworld - 4 min walk
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 9 min walk
  • Woodlyn Park - 15 min walk
  • Opapake Pa - 19 min walk
  • Aranui Cave - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waitomo Homestead - 7 min drive
  • Waitomo General Store - 1 min walk
  • Huhu Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Tiffanys Cafe - 16 min drive
  • Golden Lantern Takeaways - 15 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
As a guest of Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge also features a garden and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Waitomo Caves guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 2 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.

  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves Guest
Caves Guest
Waitomo Caves Guest Hotel
Waitomo Caves Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Guesthouse Waitomo Caves

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

As of 12 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge on 30 May 2024 start from AU$130.20, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

The closest beach to Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is Kawhia Beach (35.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

No, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 389 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 389 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, interesting things to explore in the area, owners friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners. Helpful with sightseeing. Parking was down a small hill but safe. The room was comfortable. The bathroom was complete with shower but very small. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bimba

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at the guest lodge, though it was just for a night! Rich and Lynn are incredibly sweet and welcoming and made us feel like we were guests in their home!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
We loved our stay here! It was simple, clean and inviting. It was in a great location. If given the chance to return, we would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places we have stayed in our life. The kindest hosts, who were so gracious and friendly and helpful. Truly one of the best places to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay with great hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts, beautiful and convenient location, walkable amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with attentive and helpful team.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023