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25 Sep - 27 Sep
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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16 Oct - 18 Oct
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Recommended hotels in Waitomo Caves

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.

1. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
3.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (283 reviews)
"The rooms were very nice and the staff were very inviting"
United States
Sofia
The price is 1.311.344 ₫
1.508.083 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
3.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (503 reviews)
"Very convenient location to stay while exploring the area and Waitimo caves. They are less than 5 mins away from the various cave exploration options, provide a continental breakfast and offer a washer and dryer for $5 a load each."
United States
Matthew
The price is 2.189.530 ₫
2.517.959 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

3. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (325 reviews)
"Great location and helpful staff"
Australia
Lindel
The price is 1.686.056 ₫
1.938.964 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

4. Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park
3.5 star property
Waitomo Caves
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (266 reviews)
"Very fun experience, we lived in the front side of airplane. Space is a little small, but fun experience. The front desk guy is super helpful and recommended some good food for us."
United States
Binglin
The price is 2.845.160 ₫
3.272.001 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Woodlyn Park
A wooden deck with a green umbrella, overlooking a lush green landscape with hills and trees.

5. Te Tiro Accommodation

Te Tiro Accommodation
2.0 star property
Waitomo Caves
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (46 reviews)
"A really wonderful place to explore the surrounding area. The cabin has everything you need, hosts are super friendly & helpful. I couldn't recommend staying here enough."
United Kingdom
Felicity
Te Tiro Accommodation
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

6. Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge
2.0 star property
Te Kuiti
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (295 reviews)
"Fantastic property, fantastic value"
Australia
Harish
The price is 1.825.965 ₫
2.099.860 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Waitomo Lodge
A wooden table set outdoors with chairs, potted plants, and a bottle of wine.

7. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
3.0 star property
Otorohanga
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"Nice breakfast, comfy beds ,beautiful view and hot tub☺️"
Australia
Sharon
The price is 1.287.959 ₫
1.481.153 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.

8. Glowworm Motel

Glowworm Motel
2.5 star property
Hangatiki
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (155 reviews)
"i liked that it was close to where i wanted to go, basic but nice"
Australia
kathir
The price is 1.691.207 ₫
1.944.948 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Glowworm Motel
A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.

9. Palm Court Motel

Palm Court Motel
3.5 star property
Otorohanga
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156 reviews)
"The stay was great"
Australia
Sajan
The price is 2.107.569 ₫
2.423.704 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Palm Court Motel
A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.

10. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Otorohanga
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Second time staying here and you can’t beat it on price. Definitely my go-to for business trips."
New Zealand
Timothy
The price is 1.720.531 ₫
1.978.611 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
A well-maintained lawn with a stone pathway leading to a building.

11. Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
3.0 star property
Piopio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (226 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
New Zealand
Graeme
The price is 1.317.231 ₫
1.514.816 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
A building with multiple doors and windows, illuminated by exterior lights.

12. Caves Motor Inn

Caves Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Hangatiki
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (230 reviews)
"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"
Canada
JANE
The price is 1.821.356 ₫
2.094.559 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Caves Motor Inn
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, two pillows with a deer print, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a white shelf with items.

13. Alexandra Hotel

Alexandra Hotel
3.5 star property
Pirongia
The price is 1.533.256 ₫
1.763.244 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Alexandra Hotel
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a pebble border. There are lounge chairs and a small table near the pool.

14. Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
2.5 star property
Otorohanga
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (351 reviews)
"Location - not far from Town Centre - beautiful views - Room Service Staff friendly & very helpful. Home away from Home 10 ⭐️"
Australia
Cheryl
The price is 1.853.880 ₫
2.131.962 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
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Top Waitomo Caves Hotel Reviews

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

8/10 Good
"Friendly helpful staff Basic, just stayed one night. Forgot to ask about milk generally that in the fridge? Other reviews were right about truck noise late into the night and early morning. But seems to be the same for other accomodation in the area"
Mike 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

Find out more about Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,826
Accommodation
1 Hostels
Lowest Price
1.481.153 ₫
Highest Price
3.272.001 ₫

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Waitomo Caves?
By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your holiday. You can check out cultural highlights like the historic sites in this destination, or enjoy the local tours and other activities.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Waitomo Caves?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 10°C. Average annual precipitation for Waitomo Caves is 1260 mm.
What is there to see and do in Waitomo Caves?
Overall, Waitomo Caves is known for its restaurants, historical sites and local tours. Get out into nature with places such as Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Woodlyn Park and Caveworld. Visit landmarks such as Opapake Pa. Additional attractions include Aranui Cave, Aranui Cave and Ruakuri Cave.
What's the best way to get to and around Waitomo Caves while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Waitomo Caves in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), 29.7 mi (47.9 km) from the city centre.