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Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

2.5 star property
Motel in Otorohanga with free parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Reception
Balcony
Exterior
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / twin)
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels is steps from the boardwalk. Guests enjoy a sunny terrace, seasonal pool, and a playground for kids. The property offers practical laundry facilities and free self-parking for a convenient stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Economy Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Economy studio unit)

Economy Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Economy studio unit)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / double)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard studio unit)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard studio unit)

Standard Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard studio unit)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard unit.)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard unit.)

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Kitchen (Standard unit.)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / twin)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / twin)

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Kitchen (unit / twin)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room - Disability Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Two-Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
59 Main North Rd (SH 3), Otorohanga, 3900

What's nearby

  • Ed Hillary Walkway - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 18 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Big Apple - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Otorohanga Bakehouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Motel near a boardwalk
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and toasters

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: NZD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from September to March
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Otorohanga Waitomo Motels Motel
Waitomo Motels Motel
Otorohanga Waitomo Motels
Waitomo Motels
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels Motel
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels Otorohanga
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels Motel Otorohanga

Frequently asked questions

Does Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$131.09, 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.

Is Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels located?

Situated near a boardwalk, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ed Hillary Walkway, Huipūtea Reserve and Kiwi House Native Bird Park. Jim Barker Memorial Playground is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 305 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NITIN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Margaret at the front desk was a true gem this hotel exceeded my expectations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Arrived late, quick phone call ensured everything was taken care of for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

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

A quiet comfortable stay

Enjoyed our overnight stay, the unit looked very new & clean, the shower was great & the bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested room off the road and was accommodated. Room was very quiet and clean. Staff were super friendly, loaned us a steamer from their house. Kitchen was great, unit was roomy, could use a bit of updating but comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would like to see better cutlery, crockery, & bigger mugs, shampoo & conditioner. Only 2 pillows. Uncomforable mattress. It needs flippin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

neat and tidy. gd price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney Narayan and

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was extremely clean, spacious. The staff were very respectful. Recommend for anyone staying in Otorohanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities were beautiful was as if we had flew to the Pacific Islands, rooms were spacious, tidy and clean and the staff were awesome very friendly. I will be coming here again and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful reception - arrived very late at midnight due to major motorway closures in Akld and checked in graciously - big thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and well kept. Was just looking for somewhere to spend the night and the cost was affordable with the room being very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The AC kept playing up..the swimming pool was dirty...but property itself is clean..not bad overall...Thank you..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

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

Nice and clean, family friendly

Margaret was super friendly. We had a nice 2-bedroom with kitchenette. Not super fancy, but clean and had everything we needed. Good location only 5 minutes from the Kiwi house and 15 minutes from the Glow worm caves. There's a small pool, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very enjoyable stay: friendly staff, very quiet room with no traffic noise. Clean room,comfortable bed and nice bathroom with high pressure shower. Wifi would have been useful plus a small jug, so we can refill the kettle as the bathroom sink is too small to fit the kettle under the tap.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The welcome and check in were exceptional. Margaret was absolutely lovely. The room was great. Well presented and very clean. Only complaint is that is quite noisy and there was a group that were up all night and so bad we left at 4am
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was so wonderful and helpful. I would recommend this motel to any travelers. It was centrally located to most of the sightseeing in the North Island, kiwi house, glow worm caves, geo thermal geysers, botanical gardens, shopping and places to eat. Our bed was very comfortable, the other 2 which the kids used were too soft for them so we took them back to their tiny house. Check in and check out was extremely easy. I give these accommodations a 10 plus.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, handy to Waitomo. Didn't like that the lights were on outside (all the rooms) all night, apparently they are solar so obviously cannot be turned off, but we were kept awake most of the night by the light shining straight into the room. The mattress was very hard and we had to ask for more pillows as were just given two. Staff lovely and helpful and accommodating.

4/10 Poor

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Expensive, poor lighting, very basic room, no face cloths, overall disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Good location. Quiet with no traffic noise. Pool was great esp on those hot days. Playground equipment was old and tired. Swing set is for smaller kids only. Trampoline had no safety mats or side walls and was next to the swingset on an uneven slope. Rooms were fairly basic. Suitable if you are wanting a budget type, simple and functional room. No shampoo, conditioner or body wash provided so best to bring yourself.

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room itself was adequate. Cinder block walls but functional and in a good location. The downside was the room was under the office and it sounded like it was being renovated upstairs. The work began very early in the morning and was very noticeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with cooking facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay in Otorohanga near to Waitomo Caves. We stayed as a family and the two bedroom unit is quite functional, with enough towels and kitchen utensils provided for 5 people (bed #5 is in the living area, with 2 separate bedrooms). It's a beautiful semi-rural outlook at the back, with nice views, though steep - right on the side of a hill. Despite being on a highway it was beautifully quiet at night, and dark, with minimal light coming in which was a plus. Staff are friendly and helpful. But there are some shortcomings. The property is quite old - the key looks positively ancient, and it didn't feel all that secure. Sheets on the beds are too small and keep coming off - had to leave the heating on at night (which worked OK). The worst bit was the shower though - the floor is so slippery it's actually a hazard, several of us nearly slipped over in there. This definitely needs some attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a pleasant overnight stay. Very clean and efficient checkin. Value compared to metro accommodation is lacking, but in all a sound place to stop when visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Liked: Staff & service
Was a bit tired and would have help if unit had been sprayed for flys and insects. Need to replace louver windows which allows insect in even when clisef
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025