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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Hangatiki with free parking

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Property grounds
Family Apartment | Living area
Dining
Nestled in a picturesque setting, Caves Motor Inn invites you to unwind in the garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. With free WiFi, conference space, and helpful staff on hand, this motel offers convenience and comfort.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Room options

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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Highlights

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

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Air conditioning
Kitchenette
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LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Microwave
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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Balcony
Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
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Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
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Fridge
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3 bedrooms
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Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King Studio

King Studio

Highlights

Fridge
LCD TV
3 bedrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Hangatiki is home to Caves Motor Inn. Travellers 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 Huipūtea Reserve.
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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985

What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Caveworld - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Aranui Cave - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wheels Roadhouse Cafeteria, Te Kuiti - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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), smoke-free property and 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a billiards/pool table and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Fridges, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 per cent 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately NZD 20.5 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings 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 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Caves Motor Inn on 24 Sept 2025 start from NZ$132.70, 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.

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Caveworld. Huipūtea Reserve and Waitomo Glowworm Caves are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 225 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, owners were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent views and convenient and comfortable stay before the Waitomo Caves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

tania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to put your head down😀 just a little noisy at about 4am when train comes through or trucks start their day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner have maintained property really well. however, its close to highway and night can be noisy to some ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ideal for a 1 night stop over whilst travelling around NZ. Friendly staff that were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation was basic but clean. The staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the bed was extremely uncomfortable and our room was right on the main road. They provide earplugs for the room which was a red flag!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception, restaurant and bar area well appointed.

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and lovely helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay

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

6/10 Okay

anne-marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Previous guest bar of soap in shower. Long hair in the sink. Did staff clean the bathroom? Pillows were flat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

michele

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

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis R

Basic but clean but lacking things - like empty shower soap dispenser etc. Very noisy highway with no noise or temperature dampening in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot right near the glow worm caves... Very nice room with one full wall of windows leading to a cozy balcony... Clean, bright, and very comfortable... Friendly staff and easy check in... Nice on-site restaurant... It is directly off the highway, so it's a bit noisy, but not terrible, just cars whooshing by frequently...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and newly fitted Comfy bed Speedy check in despite late arrival Earplugs excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Check in lady really great and owner great. Meal was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Easy access to cave and attentive helpful friendly manager. Super noisy road first night with trucks going by and no earplugs, room was road facing. Second night quieter. The room however was clean tidy and comfortable and had a lovely country view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good facilties. Great restaurant, and very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Saeko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a massive pot hole on driveway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a lot of maintenance, especially the driveway and parking areas. Huge potholes. It is not good for older people to have to walk up and down steep steps to be admitted and get a key.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great value and comfy with an old touch.

Was only for one night as I visited the Caves. I was given a mountain view room with a balcony which was nice. I ate in the restaurant and the food was lovely. The room was perfect, great hot water and pressure in the shower. If you are facing the road, you may experience traffic noise, but there are earplugs in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place and nice people

Decent enough accommodation, good facilities, easy to find and can park by your room. We had no problems with road noise. Bar area is nice and the food (evening meal) was freshly cooked and good quality. The staff were really nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

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