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    Our top choices for Ruakuri Cave hotels

    1. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

    A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, leading to a building with a brick wall.

    2. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

    A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

    3. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

    A wooden deck with tables and benches, overlooking a hillside with trees.

    4. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

    A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

    5. Waitomo Lodge

    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

    6. Woodlyn Park

    A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

    7. Glowworm Motel

    A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

    8. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

    A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.

    9. Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

    A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

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    A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, leading to a building with a brick wall.

    Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

    2.9 km from Ruakuri Cave View

    A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

    Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

    2.9 km from Ruakuri Cave View

    A wooden deck with tables and benches, overlooking a hillside with trees.

    Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

    2.8 km from Ruakuri Cave View

    A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

    Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

    10.4 km from Ruakuri Cave View

    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

    Waitomo Lodge

    9.2 km from Ruakuri Cave View
    9.4Exceptional507 reviews9.2Wonderful330 reviews8.8Excellent291 reviews9.2Wonderful455 reviews9.0Wonderful306 reviews
    CA $124 CA $143 totalincludes taxes & feesDec 5 - Dec 6 CA $77 CA $88 totalincludes taxes & feesDec 8 - Dec 9 CA $69 CA $79 totalincludes taxes & feesDec 11 - Dec 12 CA $109 CA $125 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 23 - Nov 24 CA $107 CA $123 totalincludes taxes & feesNov 30 - Dec 1
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    • WiFi included
    • Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Pool
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    • Pet-friendly
    • WiFi included
    • Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Pool
    • Spa
    • Pet-friendly
    • WiFi included
    • Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Pool
    • Spa
    • Pet-friendly
    • WiFi included
    • Parking
    • Breakfast included
    • Pool
    • Spa
    • Pet-friendly
    • WiFi included
    • Parking

    Hotels recommended for families near Ruakuri Cave

    Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

    A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

    Woodlyn Park

    A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

    Hobbit House Waitomo Woodlyn Park

    A Hobbiton-themed park with a Hobbiton house, a pond, and a grassy hill with trees.

    Waitomo Lodge

    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

    Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath

    A modern house with a patio, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding hills.

    Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

    A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

    Sunset, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath

    A modern building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a hillside.

    Glowworm Motel

    A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

    Other attractions near Ruakuri Cave

    Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Rating: 9.6/10 (358 reviews)

    Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Aranui Cave

    Rating: 9.4/10 (54 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Aranui Cave, a lovely green space in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Aranui Cave

    Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aranui Cave during your travels in Waitomo Caves. Visit the spas in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Caveworld

    Rating: 9.2/10 (19 reviews)

    Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caveworld during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre

    Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is just one of the places to see in Waitomo Caves, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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    Woodlyn Park

    Rating: 8.4/10 (30 reviews)

    Explore the great outdoors at Woodlyn Park, a lovely green space in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Opapake Pa

    Rating: 6.8/10 (3 reviews)

    Find out about the history of Waitomo Caves when you take a trip to Opapake Pa. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro

    Rating: 8.0/10 (5 reviews)

    Find out about the history of Te Kuiti when you spend time at Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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    Top Ruakuri Cave Hotel Reviews

    Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

    A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

    Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

    A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

    Waitomo Lodge

    A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

    Somersal Bed & Breakfast

    A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.

    Palm Court Motel

    A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.

    Woodlyn Park

    A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

    Glowworm Motel

    A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

    Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

    A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.

    Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

    A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

    Koromatua Homestead

    A courtyard with palm trees, a stone pathway, and a distant view of a building.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the area like around Ruakuri Cave?

    Ruakuri Cave is located in Waitomo Caves. Travelers like this welcoming area for its restaurants and historic landmarks. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

    What's the best place to stay close to Ruakuri Cave?

    Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking. It's located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Ruakuri Cave. Other good choices within a few miles include Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge and Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park.

    How many hotels are there near Ruakuri Cave?

    Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ruakuri Cave.

    If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ruakuri Cave, will I receive a refund?

    Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Ruakuri Cave.

    Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ruakuri Cave?

    For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Ruakuri Cave, head over to our customer service page.

    What can I see and do near Ruakuri Cave?

    You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Woodlyn Park and Aranui Cave. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Caveworld, and Aranui Cave. A visit to Opapake Pa is worth the trip when you're visiting.