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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Guests gather around the billiards table or connect over breakfast at this welcoming inn, perfectly balancing relaxation and entertainment.

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Caves Motor Inn sits in a picturesque location where travelers can relax in the garden or enjoy drinks at the bar. The motel provides free WiFi and conference facilities, while the attentive staff ensures guests experience both convenience and comfort throughout their stay.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

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About the neighborhood

Hangatiki is home to Caves Motor Inn. Travelers 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. Visit our Hangatiki travel guide
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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985

What's nearby

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park
    7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Caveworld
    8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    8 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Woodlyn Park
    9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Subway
    6 min drive
  • Waitomo Homestead
    19 min walk
  • Ronnies Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Stoked Eatery
    9 min drive

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), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a billiards/pool table, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 percent 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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 is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Jim Barker Memorial Playground, and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Caveworld and Huipūtea Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was beautiful Lovely clean room and staff had turned on heater and electric blanket so walked into cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Paulette

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

Would stay again

Great place to stay, friendly staff & comfortable rooms. Great to have restaurant facility. Meals were yum ! Our room was a little noisy being road front but earplugs were supplied & it didn't impact my sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff offering an upgrade on our room. Restaurant on site, although not open the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have to say a huge thank you to the hosts for accommodating our late check in/ last minute booking and coming down since my phone did not have a signal by the door. The property was a little older but clean and tidy! A nice warm place to spend the night as you travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large and clean. A little noisy with large trucks rolling by all night. The dinner was delicious and the staff friendly. Close to the Glowworm caves
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Comfortable and clean. Thank goodness they supply ear plugs to block out the noise of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Te Awe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome kind helpful staff, scrumptious meals, separate toilet and shower, air con, comfortable beds, well supplied kitchenette, spacious, and loved our room was upgraded .. don't know why but we loved it and Tv that works. Proximity to local towns, really enjoyed the quiet so we could rest. Highly recommended. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room but older property - Room was clean. Bed large but a bit lumpy. Not suitable for light sleepers and road and rail noise could be heard but earplugs supplied
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Needs TLC

Great location for an overnight stop. Convenient parking right in front of the unit. Has view of the main road, with ear plugs provided. Tiny bedroom with saggy bed propped by a piece of wood sheet underneath. Plenty of blanket/duvet provided. Bottom sheet has little holes on the side. Windows can be opened if too hot indoors. There's a little desk top fan provided. Weird half-size sink with tap that produced hot water when turned to the right and cold water when turned to the left (normally it's the other way around!). Had to use a mug to pour water into the kettle as it was impossible to fill it straight from the tap. Shower pressure was excellent at night. In the morning the pressure was very weak - we wondered if it was because next door neighbours had super long shower, could hear them showering for the whole hour if not more! Paper thin walls - could hear neighbours using the bathroom and TV. Plates and cuttleries weren't clean, had to re-wash them before using. Dishwashing liquid sachets were old, sticky and gross (see photo). Room looked recently painted, would be a better place had the overall cleanliness been much better. Overpriced compared to other accommodations in the area that we've stayed at in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025