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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property

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Breakfast area
Restaurant
Front of property
Garden view
Double or Twin Room 3

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room 1

Double or Twin Room 1

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room - Room 2

Family Room - Room 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 3

Double or Twin Room 3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room 4

Double or Twin Room 4

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room (Room 5)

Twin Room (Room 5)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room - Room 7

Family Room - Room 7

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Double Room (Room 8)

Double Room (Room 8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Waitomo Caves

Located in Waitomo Caves, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is a 4-minute walk from Caveworld and 8 minutes by foot from Waitomo Glowworm Caves. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Woodlyn Park and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Aranui Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caveworld - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Aranui Cave - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tiffanys - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Waitomo Caves, 8-minute walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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 provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent 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 staffed during limited hours
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 up, 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 up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

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

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 483 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James, Huddleston

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and so was the Chicken Curry! Parking is a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig, Wellington

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cost wee stay close to food options and the centre of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place! Owners were excellent. Had homemade curry dinner. Breakfast was good. Grear. location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with group
Warm welcome as we got there later than planned. Had our meal & wine delivered to the room. Great service after a long drive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely welcoming atmosphere and family environment. Brilliant example of what differentiates the guest lodge from the motel experience. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
View to the North from our room
And view to the East
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tani

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianluigi

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

Great for a one night or more stay for the caves!!

Nice place just around the corner from the Waitomo caves experience with the 100 meter absail...There were a fair number of steps up to our room but the room was nice and the water pressure was good. We kept warm on a July night and slept well. The breakfast was a fine continental breakfast and checkout was quick. We only stayed one night because of our schedule but could have easily enjoyed a couple more!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mrs J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is a little basic and some more focus on detail while cleaning would be appreciated. The heated blanket was a nice and welcome touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cute Place

They are so sweet. They made this book of all the activities and menus for the places around which was super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pofen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location to the Waitomo Caves. The owner is very friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There really isn't much in the area, but anything that was there was included in a very helpful binder. The room was very comfortable and Richy was a hoot! Excellent host. I would recommend this property. Looking at the rooms, we weren't sure what to expect, but it was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YAIMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the wonderful stay. It's nice to get out of crazy Auckland and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming locale and helpful post

A very lovely place nestled in the woods with some nice views over the valley. Very welcoming and knowledgable host who told us all about the area and gave some great tips. Also a yummy breakfast is provided.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very tidy, and customer service was amazing. Very quite and close to nature feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Waitomo Lodge. Lynn greated me with a great spirit and was very welcoming. My room was tidy and comfortable. Tea kettle and an assortment of teas in your room. A/C and heater both worked well. Breakfast in the morning was just what i neexex to start my day. Good string coffee, soft warm croissants and yogurt with fruit and granola. Dinner at Tomos was fantastic. Thank you Lynn for the recommendations. I had a solid nights sleep and a great visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

8/10 Good

Lawrence

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

Get your climbing gear ready…

Property is very close to glow worm cave. The climb from the parking to your room should come with a Sherpa. I’d have packed a small overnight bag if I had known. It’s comfortable, the owners are delightful folks, and the breakfast hearty and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners of the Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge were absolutely delightful. Richie gave us lots of great information about Waitomo and great tips to enjoy the area. We greatly enjoyed the hospitality and the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Roxane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Comfy, convenient, friendly and good value lodge.

Lovely guest lodge in a very convenient location with a friendly welcome. Breakfast was good and the whole stay was excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value in Waitomo

The hotel is in a great location for the Waitomo Caves, the waterfall, the Natural Bridge, and just nice rolling hills. Our room was secluded and had everything we needed for our stay. The property has nice vegetation and a nice deck to sit on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025