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Recommended hotels in Waitomo Caves

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

1. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
3.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (507 reviews)
"Friendly staff, convenient yet charming location."
United States
Pedro
The price is CA $125
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
A wooden deck with tables and benches, overlooking a hillside with trees.

2. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
3.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and close to the caves"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is CA $69
CA $80 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

3. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
4.5 star property
Waitomo Caves
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (330 reviews)
"Great location - easy walk to a couple of options for dinner. Reasonable walk to the Glowworm Caves. Stayed in the ensuite cabin - spacious with sunny verandah."
Australia
Fiona
The price is CA $77
CA $88 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair with towels, a leather couch, and a window with curtains.

4. Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage

Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage
Waitomo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (30 reviews)
"Welcoming host, basic accommodation but very clean and peaceful location."
United States
Jennifer L.
The price is CA $166
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage
A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

5. Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park
3.5 star property
Waitomo Caves
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Great little stay."
United Kingdom
Jack
The price is CA $134
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Woodlyn Park
A Hobbiton-themed park with a Hobbiton house, a pond, and a grassy hill with trees.

6. Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
Waitomo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Cute little place, beautiful grounds and area "
United States
Mary P.
The price is CA $198
CA $244 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 21 - Nov 22
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
A stationary boat with a cabin structure, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

7. Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park

Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park
Waitomo
6.8 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds. "
New Zealand
Colette D.
The price is CA $194
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Waitanic Ship Captains Unit waitomo woodlyn park
A rustic wooden building with a red roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and flowering plants.

8. Ship Endeavour Unit (non balcony) Waitomo Woodlyn Park

Ship Endeavour Unit (non balcony) Waitomo Woodlyn Park
Waitomo
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Thank you for letting us stay. Was a good place to book for an unexpected trip."
New Zealand
Hannah P.
The price is CA $135
CA $171 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Ship Endeavour Unit (non balcony) Waitomo Woodlyn Park
A room with a bed, a fan, and a window.

9. Woodlyn Park Plane cockpit Unit

Woodlyn Park Plane cockpit Unit
Waitomo
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"This place needs A LOT of work. We thought it would be something unique to do but it exceeded our expectations of that. It smells wet and mouldy the minute you enter. The shower has almost no pressure. There's perspex covering large openings of the plane. Theres rat droppings near the bed up in the cockpit. Unfortunately it was not the highlight of our trip. "
Australia
Amba
The price is CA $144
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Woodlyn Park Plane cockpit Unit
A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

10. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
3.0 star property
Otorohanga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (455 reviews)
"Ideal easy one night stay on route to the south. Comfy bed, wi-fi good, good dinner options close by and brekkie okay."
Australia
john
The price is CA $88
CA $101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

11. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
Te Kuiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (306 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful smiling staff, good wi fi, comfy beds, good view of foliage"
Australia
Paul
The price is CA $108
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Waitomo Lodge
A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

12. Glowworm Motel

Glowworm Motel
2.5 star property
Hangatiki
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (156 reviews)
"Close to main road so occasional traffic noise. Otherwise everything was fine and the hostess was very helpful. Very convenient for the glowworm caves."
United Kingdom
Stuart
The price is CA $89
CA $102 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Glowworm Motel
A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.

13. Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel
4.0 star property
Otorohanga
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"Friendly & convenient"
Australia
Karen
The price is CA $112
CA $128 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Palm Court Motel
A stone wall with a hedge in a well-maintained grassy area.

14. Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
3.0 star property
Piopio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (227 reviews)
"The Fat Owl was comfortable for a night stay."
United States
Christina
The price is CA $78
CA $89 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.

15. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Otorohanga
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Second time staying here and you can’t beat it on price. Definitely my go-to for business trips."
New Zealand
Timothy
The price is CA $90
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
A rustic outdoor area with a wooden fence, a stone wall, and a large rock.

16. Alexandra Hotel

Alexandra Hotel
3.5 star property
Pirongia
The price is CA $81
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Alexandra Hotel
A modern house with a patio, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding hills.

17. Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath

Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath
Hangatiki
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Very nice little Place. It was very clean and the view is spectacular"
United States
John B.
The price is CA $188
CA $232 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath
A serene garden with a pond, a wooden bridge, and various plants.

18. Somersal Bed & Breakfast

Somersal Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
Pirongia
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (70 reviews)
"Beautiful surroundings, spacious and clean room, great staff, really tasty breakfast included, would highly recommend "
United Kingdom
kay
The price is CA $131
CA $151 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Somersal Bed & Breakfast
A hot tub with a view of a lake and mountains.

19. Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access

Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access
Te Kūiti
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great host and property overlooking the town. There are even animals like sheep, Shetland pony, and horses that we fed and petted. Very comfortable accommodations and thoughtful snacks and other items were provided to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Great place to stay in Te Kuiti. Highly recommend."
United States
Brad K.
The price is CA $174
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

20. Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
2.5 star property
Otorohanga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (352 reviews)
"Nice place to stay, for me it was perfect for what I wanted for a night during my travels."
Australia
Cameron
The price is CA $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
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Top Waitomo Caves Hotel Reviews

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Arrived with a warm welcome, and very clean accommodations. The bathrooms and pool area were awesome! And as a bonus, the views of the meadow were very nice."
Joel 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Find out more about Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,926
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $80
Highest Price
CA $244

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Waitomo Caves?
By going with a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your trip funds for going out during your vacation. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.
What is a hostel?
These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few forms, but all of them have three main qualities in common, including budget prices, a social setting, and shared rooms (though many have private options too).
What are the best hostels in Waitomo Caves?
While you're deciding on somewhere to stay, check out this top Waitomo Caves hostel: YHA Waitomo, Juno Hall - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. You'll find showers, bed sheets, and free WiFi in all rooms.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Waitomo Caves?
The weather is important when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 50°F. Average annual precipitation for Waitomo Caves is 50 inches.
What is there to see and do in Waitomo Caves?
Overall, Waitomo Caves is known for its restaurants, historical sites, and local tours. Get out into nature with places like Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Woodlyn Park, and Caveworld. Visit landmarks like Opapake Pa. Additional attractions include Aranui Cave, Aranui Cave, and Ruakuri Cave.
What's the best way to get to and around Waitomo Caves while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Waitomo Caves in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), 29.7 mi (47.9 km) from the city center.