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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Waitomo Caves, a quick walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Front of property
Restaurant
Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)
Spelunking/cave exploring
Hiking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

Explore the area

Map
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943
  • Caveworld
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ā€Ŗ9 min walkā€¬
  • Woodlyn Park
    ā€Ŗ15 min walkā€¬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ52 min driveā€¬

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

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 - 0.4 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Aranui Cave - 7 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖRoselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖWaitomo Homestead - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖWaitomo General Store - ā€¬1 min walk
  • ā€ŖBosco Cafe - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖHuhu Cafe - ā€¬1 min walk

About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Guesthouse in Waitomo Caves, a quick 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

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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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

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 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 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 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

Front desk (limited hours)

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 smoke detector, 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. 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

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 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge on 16 Apr 2025 start from NZ$164.09, 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. 326 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 444 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly welcome. Access to the property is via some unsafe steps. The gardens are overgrown and the tin huts are badly insulated against both heat and cold. If the owner offers to book a meal for you at the local restaurant, you expect it to be done. Sadly this is not the case as she regularly forgets. Overall, if it was not for the glowworm caves we would not have stopped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lyn and Richy were very welcoming and had everything we needed. Wish weā€™d stayed an extra night to do the walk they suggested. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in Waitomo
The lodge is an excellent place to stay, and Lynn was the best host. Very close to most everything. Great veranda as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lynn was a fantastic host and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location
Wonderful stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable overlooking a picturesque valley. Restaurants within walking distance. Lyn and Rich were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent bed and breakfast highly Recommend it Wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyvonne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Nice location. Continental breakfast. Our bed was a bit saggy but we slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay in Waitomo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lynn was absolutely a doll. Very informative and pleasant. A sweet and private lodge, accomodations werešŸ‘. I would book again!! TY, Lynn for making our stay wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for people who want to see the caves. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was quite lovely and the beds were comfortable we do wish there had been a simple egg offering however and the WiFi was adequate by the way
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mattie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay for a night while on our way around the North Island
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are individual lodges. Ours was quite small but fine for one night. Lynette was very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for dinner and other things to do. There were lots of small touches that we appreciated, and a lovely continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrickchan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Ying

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close the scene Waitomo Cave. Owner also really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sung Jin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for our engagement and Lynn was very kind and welcoming. She even upgraded our room to make sure our stay was the best experience possible. Look forward to visiting in future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Botnick -

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richie and Lynn are great hosts, always going over and above to make for an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent 1 night here as we toured the caves in the area. The proprietors were very friendly and chatty, and happy to give us advice about things to do in the area. Breakfast was delicious, the room was comfortable. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, warm & friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sridass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Richard was so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts who helped us with our luggage and were helpful with information about the area. Our room was cosy, clean and comfortable, and having Netflix was a nice bonus. Continental style breakfast was perfect with ample choices available. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was pleasant and knowledgeable. Breakfast was substantial, and the cottage was just right!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024