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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable motel in Hangatiki with free parking

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Caves Motor Inn

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Exterior
Bed sheets
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)

Overview of Caves Motor Inn

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985
  • Popular LocationCaveworld7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaitomo Glowworm Caves8 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoodlyn Park8 min drive
  • AirportHamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)46 min drive
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Room options

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Studio (Family King Studio)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

King Studio

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hangatiki

Caves Motor Inn is located in Hangatiki. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Te Awamutu Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Caveworld.

What's nearby

  • Caveworld - 7 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 8 min drive
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 8 min drive
  • Woodlyn Park - 8 min drive
  • Aranui Cave - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Waitomo Homestead - 17 min walk
  • The Tandoor Tavern - 6 min drive
  • The Thirsty Weta - 6 min drive
  • Fat Kiwi Cafe - 6 min drive

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Caves Motor Inn and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM–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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Shower
  • Towels

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 percent 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20.5 per person
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

National rating

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

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

Is Caves Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Apr 20, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caves Motor Inn on Apr 25, 2024 start from CA $96.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Caves Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caves Motor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Caves Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Caveworld, and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Woodlyn Park and Ed Hillary Walkway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 197 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Even though the food selection at the hotel restaurant was limited, the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with family
The front office/restaurant needs a lot of work but the area where the rooms are was nice and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Comfortable and clean. Thank goodness they supply ear plugs to block out the noise of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Te Awe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome kind helpful staff, scrumptious meals, separate toilet and shower, air con, comfortable beds, well supplied kitchenette, spacious, and loved our room was upgraded .. don't know why but we loved it and Tv that works. Proximity to local towns, really enjoyed the quiet so we could rest. Highly recommended. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great overnight stop on the long road north
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff offering an upgrade on our room. Restaurant on site, although not open the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Peter, Ascot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room but older property - Room was clean. Bed large but a bit lumpy. Not suitable for light sleepers and road and rail noise could be heard but earplugs supplied
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large and clean. A little noisy with large trucks rolling by all night. The dinner was delicious and the staff friendly. Close to the Glowworm caves
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023