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Our top choices for Ruakuri Cave hotels

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

1. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
3.0 star property
2.9 km from Ruakuri Cave
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (507 reviews)
"Friendly staff, convenient yet charming location."
United States
Pedro
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

2. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
4.5 star property
2.9 km from Ruakuri Cave
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (329 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 NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.

3. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
3.0 star property
2.8 km from Ruakuri Cave
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (290 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and close to the caves"
United Kingdom
Mark
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.

4. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
3.0 star property
10.4 km from Ruakuri Cave
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 NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

5. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
9.2 km from Ruakuri Cave
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (305 reviews)
"Very clean, helpful smiling staff, good wi fi, comfy beds, good view of foliage"
Australia
Paul
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Waitomo Lodge
A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.

6. Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel
4.0 star property
14.3 km from Ruakuri Cave
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (159 reviews)
"Friendly & convenient"
Australia
Karen
The price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Palm Court Motel
A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

7. Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park
3.5 star property
3.9 km from Ruakuri Cave
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Great little stay."
United Kingdom
Jack
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Woodlyn Park
A swimming pool with a covered area and a greenhouse structure.

8. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Ruakuri Cave
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 NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
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Compare popular hotels close to Ruakuri Cave

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
507 reviews
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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
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
329 reviews
View
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
3.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
290 reviews
View
A hot tub with two people holding glasses, surrounded by greenery and a scenic view.
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
455 reviews
View
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.
Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
305 reviews
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Other attractions near Ruakuri Cave

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
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Top Ruakuri Cave Hotel Reviews

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves

10/10 Excellent

Feels like home - best accomodation that we have ever stayed at in New Zealand
Australia
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed September 26, 2019
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Ruakuri Cave?

Ruakuri Cave is located in Waitomo Caves. Travellers 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 hotel to stay close to Ruakuri Cave?

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

How many hotels can I expect to find near Ruakuri Cave?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ruakuri Cave.

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.