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
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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.
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.
Frances Lee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Feb 22, 2025
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.
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!
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
Jenny
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Christopher
Feb 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great for a night
Warm welcome. One night stop for caves. Nice breakfast included. Great value for money.
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.
Wonderful stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable overlooking a picturesque valley. Restaurants within walking distance. Lyn and Rich were wonderful hosts.
Lynn was absolutely a doll. Very informative and pleasant. A sweet and private lodge, accomodations were👍. I would book again!! TY, Lynn for making our stay wonderful!