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1. Beautiful Tiny House with communal water hole.
Beautiful Tiny House with communal water hole.RD6 Te Awamutu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay out of the way very quiet and nice people are very friendly"
"Perfect place to stay out of the way very quiet and nice people are very friendly"
david
The price is NZ$227
NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Waitomo Caves
Glide silently through underground caverns where thousands of glowworms create a living constellation on limestone ceilings. Book a blackwater rafting tour to float beneath the blue lights or join local guides who'll reveal hidden chambers away from crowds.
Top reviews in Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves Guest LodgeWaitomo Caves
10/10 Excellent
Feels like home - best accomodation that we have ever stayed at in New Zealand
Feels like home - best accomodation that we have ever stayed at in New Zealand
Anonymous traveller
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&BOtorohanga
10/10 Excellent
the room with the attached bathroom was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view was amazing and the breakfast was extremely generous.
the room with the attached bathroom was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view was amazing and the breakfast was extremely generous.
Cm
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday ParkWaitomo Caves
10/10 Excellent
Can walk to glow worm caves and food places. Nice rural outlook.
Can walk to glow worm caves and food places. Nice rural outlook.
Anonymous traveller
Somersal Bed & Breakfast
Somersal Bed & BreakfastPirongia
10/10 Excellent
You want top allow a full day (and 2 nights) to explore the adjacent peninsula, as the roads are slow and windy but the forests and ocean views and experiences are fantastic. Thanks Garth for the different recommendations about where best to explore. We avoided the theme parks in Rotorua and enjoyed Orakei thermals. Paeroa has some interesting antique stores and the adjacent gorge and gold mine were very pretty.
You want top allow a full day (and 2 nights) to explore the adjacent peninsula, as the roads are slow and windy but the forests and ocean views and experiences are fantastic. Thanks Garth for the different recommendations about where best to explore. We avoided the theme parks in Rotorua and enjoyed Orakei thermals. Paeroa has some interesting antique stores and the adjacent gorge and gold mine were very pretty.
Ian and Deb
Matariki Motor Lodge
Matariki Motor LodgeTe Awamutu
10/10 Excellent
This was such a clean and well looked after accommodation. Check in was a breeze, the cleanliness was great and to top it off, I got to pat a fluffy cat. My son was thoroughly impressed with having his own tv.
This was such a clean and well looked after accommodation. Check in was a breeze, the cleanliness was great and to top it off, I got to pat a fluffy cat. My son was thoroughly impressed with having his own tv.
Brittnee
Waitomo Lodge
Waitomo LodgeTe Kuiti
10/10 Excellent
Rooms were well maintained and very clean. The lady at reception couldn’t have been more helpful.
A fantastic place to stay
Rooms were well maintained and very clean. The lady at reception couldn’t have been more helpful.
A fantastic place to stay
Shamaram
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & EateryPiopio
10/10 Excellent
We had no idea what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised. Friendly owner and the room was very clean with nice little shabby chic touches. We went to the attached restaurant and had a nice meal with a large garden out the back for the child to run! Large naughts and crosses game to play. Overall very good! Nice drive out to Waitanguru falls. Quite a drive to Waitomo caves. Definitely recommend!
We had no idea what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised. Friendly owner and the room was very clean with nice little shabby chic touches. We went to the attached restaurant and had a nice meal with a large garden out the back for the child to run! Large naughts and crosses game to play. Overall very good! Nice drive out to Waitanguru falls. Quite a drive to Waitomo caves. Definitely recommend!
lisa
Palm Court Motel
Palm Court MotelOtorohanga
10/10 Excellent
Friendly & convenient
Friendly & convenient
Karen
Woodlyn Park
Woodlyn ParkWaitomo Caves
10/10 Excellent
Stayed here based on the location and the novelty. Stayed in Hobbit Hole 1. Arrived late and didnt realise that reception is 9 to 5 but the lady had the key left out for us thankfully. The room was so cool! The large bed was in the kitchen/living area with 2x bunk beds in a back room. The beds were huge and so comfortable! I stayed in one bunkbed and my mother in another and we were both impressed with how comfortable they were for single beds. Location was close to the glow worm caves so we got...
Stayed here based on the location and the novelty. Stayed in Hobbit Hole 1. Arrived late and didnt realise that reception is 9 to 5 but the lady had the key left out for us thankfully. The room was so cool! The large bed was in the kitchen/living area with 2x bunk beds in a back room. The beds were huge and so comfortable! I stayed in one bunkbed and my mother in another and we were both impressed with how comfortable they were for single beds. Location was close to the glow worm caves so we got...
Elaine
Glowworm Motel
Glowworm MotelHangatiki
10/10 Excellent
We had a wonderful stay at glow worm motel, will be recommended to my friend can't wait to comeback.
We had a wonderful stay at glow worm motel, will be recommended to my friend can't wait to comeback.
Anonymous traveller
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
Otorohanga & Waitomo MotelsOtorohanga
10/10 Excellent
Arrived a bit later than planned but received a warm welcome by owner. The motel was great and suited our needs.
Arrived a bit later than planned but received a warm welcome by owner. The motel was great and suited our needs.
Anonymous traveller
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Waitomo Caves near my cottage?
The most useful travel accessory is a well-thought-out travel plan. Aranui Cave is a good place to begin your exploration of Waitomo Caves.