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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Waitomo Caves, a quick walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Double Room (Room 8) | Balcony
Front of property
Spelunking/cave exploring
Hiking
Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room (Room 5) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Twin Room (Room 5)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 8) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (Room 8)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room - Room 7 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Family Room - Room 7

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 1 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room 1

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room 3 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room - Room 2 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Family Room - Room 2

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 4 | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room 4

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943

What's nearby

  • Caveworld - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosco Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Guesthouse near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Located close to Caveworld and Woodlyn Park, Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative Antigen COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children 2 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 2 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves Guest
Caves Guest
Waitomo Caves Guest Hotel
Waitomo Caves Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Guesthouse
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Guesthouse Waitomo Caves

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge located?

Situated in Waitomo Caves, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Woodlyn Park and Aranui Cave are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 451 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Thank you for the wonderful stay. It's nice to get out of crazy Auckland and just relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

There really isn't much in the area, but anything that was there was included in a very helpful binder. The room was very comfortable and Richy was a hoot! Excellent host. I would recommend this property. Looking at the rooms, we weren't sure what to expect, but it was a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Property was very tidy, and customer service was amazing. Very quite and close to nature feeling.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely guest lodge in a very convenient location with a friendly welcome. Breakfast was good and the whole stay was excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The owners of the Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge were absolutely delightful. Richie gave us lots of great information about Waitomo and great tips to enjoy the area. We greatly enjoyed the hospitality and the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great host, lovely room, good breakfast and within shouting distance for the caves. Can recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

excellent bed and breakfast highly Recommend it Wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Definitely a homely feel about our stay. Lyn is a wonderful host. Nice breakfast. Close to the caves.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Lynn was a fantastic host and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The hotel is in a great location for the Waitomo Caves, the waterfall, the Natural Bridge, and just nice rolling hills. Our room was secluded and had everything we needed for our stay. The property has nice vegetation and a nice deck to sit on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

A nice place to stay in Waitomo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Warm welcome. One night stop for caves. Nice breakfast included. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

Tiny cottage was pretty unique. Owner was very helpful. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The lodge is an excellent place to stay, and Lynn was the best host. Very close to most everything. Great veranda as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

I enjoyed my stay at the Waitomo Lodge. Lynn greated me with a great spirit and was very welcoming. My room was tidy and comfortable. Tea kettle and an assortment of teas in your room. A/C and heater both worked well. Breakfast in the morning was just what i neexex to start my day. Good string coffee, soft warm croissants and yogurt with fruit and granola. Dinner at Tomos was fantastic. Thank you Lynn for the recommendations. I had a solid nights sleep and a great visit to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Such friendly owners and gracious hosts. Would highly recommend. The rooms are tight quarters but comfortable and would definitely would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

It was a great place to stay for a night while on our way around the North Island
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Lyn and Richy were very welcoming and had everything we needed. Wish we’d stayed an extra night to do the walk they suggested. Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable overlooking a picturesque valley. Restaurants within walking distance. Lyn and Rich were wonderful hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10

Private units, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Thanks Lyn! Love from Rob and Emma
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10

It is a great location for seeing the caves and natural bridge. The continental breakfast is good. Lyne is accommodating. The lodge is in a garden so, there are a few bugs and spiders. Parking is available but around the side of the lodge
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Welcoming host and comfortable stay. The room we stayed in was a bit small with 2 twins, but the aircon worked well, and the studio was very clean. My friend also lost her passport on the property and the host went out of her way to mail it at our next destination. She was very kind and responsive. Would highly recommend if you need a place to stay in this area. The price was amazing and it also included a great breakfast!

10/10

Great stay, warm & friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Great option for people who want to see the caves. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024