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Caves Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A building with multiple doors and windows, illuminated by exterior lights.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, featuring a decorative glass bowl and a blue napkin holder.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and a bar stocked with bottles.
A curved road with a grassy area and trees on the side.
A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a desk with chairs.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985
  • Place, Ed Hillary Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Shearer
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Studio (Family King Studio)

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Studio (Family King Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for King Studio

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and pillows.

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a heater, and a painting of a coastal scene.

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a desk with chairs.

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Caves Motor Inn

3.5-star Hangatiki motel with bar/lounge
This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, conference space, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
Caves Motor Inn offers 17 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Caves Motor Inn features a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Caves Motor Inn is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Caves Motor Inn - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property class

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

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
We only spent one night got in late and left early Check in was in the bar/restaurant area and the staff were friendly Room was spacious a little dated but was clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, owners were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception, restaurant and bar area well appointed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and lovely helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great overnight stop on the long road north
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and facilities provided good. Good value for the price we paid. The staff team and owner were really friendly and made us feel welcome. Need a car to get to the caves, but these were then quite accessible. Generally all good, and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Check in lady really great and owner great. Meal was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good facilties. Great restaurant, and very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient, helpful staff. Quite spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner have maintained property really well. however, its close to highway and night can be noisy to some ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and helpful, Room was perfect with sliding doors overlooking trees and lawn. Children loved seeing the animals in the paddocks next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, great sized cabins. Rooms were clean and cozy. My favourite little detail was the heated mattress pads. The kids loved the nearby farm animals and the grass space to run out their energy after a long car ride.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to put your head down😀 just a little noisy at about 4am when train comes through or trucks start their day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025