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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property

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Double Room (Room 8) | Balcony
Breakfast area
Front of property
Spelunking/cave exploring
Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves, 3943
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Woodlyn Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Aranui Cave
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room (Room 5) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Room 8) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Room 8)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room - Room 7 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room - Room 7

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 1 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room 1

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room - No In-Room Wi-Fi (Room 6) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 177 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double or Twin Room 3 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room 3

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room - Room 2 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room - Room 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Double or Twin Room 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room 4

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 221 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3-star Waitomo Caves guest house walkable to Caveworld
Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include barbecue grills.
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge features a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Waitomo Caves guesthouse also offers a garden and laundry facilities.

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge is a smoke-free property.

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

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 452 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

8/10 Good

Lawrence

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

Get your climbing gear ready…

Property is very close to glow worm cave. The climb from the parking to your room should come with a Sherpa. I’d have packed a small overnight bag if I had known. It’s comfortable, the owners are delightful folks, and the breakfast hearty and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Roxane

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Comfy, convenient, friendly and good value lodge.

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value in Waitomo

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 Excellent

Frances Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was ideal for visiting the Waitomo Caves. The proprietor is very attentive to the needs of her guests and goes out of her way to graciously make each one feel at home. Our room was comfortable and cozy. We really did not mind the steps as these added to the ambience of the individual rooms as they are scattered through the quaint property. It is helpful to drive up the driveway and drop off your luggage first as the owner suggests. And any guests who need extra help with steps should be dropped off too. The whole of the Waitomo Caves Village is on hills so if that is an issue, then being dropped off everywhere, versus walking, which is half the fun, is what a person should do.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great host, lovely room, good breakfast and within shouting distance for the caves. Can recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Private units, clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shifra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!

8/10 Good

Orland, Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny cottage was pretty unique. Owner was very helpful. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great for a night

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks Lyn! Love from Rob and Emma
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Highly recommend

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly welcome. Access to the property is via some unsafe steps. The gardens are overgrown and the tin huts are badly insulated against both heat and cold. If the owner offers to book a meal for you at the local restaurant, you expect it to be done. Sadly this is not the case as she regularly forgets. Overall, if it was not for the glowworm caves we would not have stopped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Chad

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

Best stay in Waitomo

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lynn was a fantastic host and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Beautiful location

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent bed and breakfast highly Recommend it Wonderful hosts
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eyvonne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people. Nice location. Continental breakfast. Our bed was a bit saggy but we slept well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay in Waitomo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024