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The 10 Best Motels in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

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Situated in Waitomo Caves, 1.9 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Woodlyn Park Motel features accommodation with a garden and free private parking. Free WiFi is provided.

All rooms at the motel are fitted with a seating area and a TV. Rooms are equipped with a kettle and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, while some rooms have a kitchen. At Woodlyn Park Motel each room has bed linen and towels.

Such a cool property and unique stay!

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7.7
Good
321 reviews
Price from
$128
per night

Surrounded by rural countryside, Glow Worms Motel features an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities and a children’s swing set. It offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi and lovely garden views.

Glow Worms Motel Te Kuiti is 6 minutes’ drive from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Waitomo Adventure Centre. Hamilton Airport is a 50-minute drive away.

On first glance it looks old and run down but the owner was very helpful with things to not kiss and inside they were brilliant.

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7.8
Good
286 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

Caves Motor Inn is in a prime location for overnight stays when travelling or stay a few nights when visiting the Waitomo, Te Kuiti, Otorohanga, Waikato areas.

Features and amenities include Restaurant and bar open Monday to Friday and some Saturdays.

Free parking is available on site.

good little place clean and tidy up

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7.9
Good
319 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature river views. At the motel every room has bed linen and towels.

Really friendly and welcoming host! Great set up with cabins up high looking out over the firth of Thames. Amazing view. Fruit trees, spa, plunge pool, trampoline. Great for adults and kids.

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8.5
Very Good
1,113 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Set in Te Kuiti, 19 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, Motel Te Kuiti offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster.

The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 64 km from the motel.

Staff was kind, room and area was quiet, no ac but it did have a fan. I'd stay here again.

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8
Very Good
469 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

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Both travelers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help make check-in quick and easy.
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Motels that guests love in Waitomo Caves

  • Avg. price/night: $128.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    We really enjoyed the quirky nature of this motel, everything was clean and the staff was lovely and helpful.
    Anne
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $128.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    Staff were amazing facilities amazing the positive over all motels hotels I’ve stayed the room was stocked to suit a family eg towels all there clean . Coffee milk sugar hot choc etc amazing service one of the best I’ve been too
    Benjamin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $50.90
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 407 reviews
    Close to the caves, Clean, Friendly owner, Well equipped kitchen, Some animals next door, that you can get close to (pig, sheep, deer & and a goat that loves to eat shorts) Nice garden Quiet and peaceful Free parking
    Diana
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $128.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    The difference of the location, it is exciting to stay in a boat or airplane for the experience in comparison to just a standard motel room
    Joshua
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $128.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    Interesting motel unit built like a hobbit hole. Nice area to sit outside in the evening sun. Surrounded by trees.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $106.71
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 947 reviews
    Family-friendly hotel/motel Bed and breakfast fantastic Staff Well informed and provided so much information about location and tourism options
    Nicole
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $128.06
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 321 reviews
    Fun themed room. We expected it to be dated but the room was spacious inside and clean. Heating was on when we arrived, which was a lovely touch. Enough towels for all of us. Very easy to be comfortable. Location is perfect for Glow Worm cave. Convenience store and pub close by for meals (Convenience store closes earlier than advertised - so get supplies early) Go to town before you check in if you need food supplies, as it's quite a long windy drive to motel
    Carolyn
    Family with young children
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 285 reviews
    Chris was amazing. The car broke down outside Te Kuiti. I called him mentioned that the car will be towed to Te Kuiti late in the evening. He offered to pick me up. However I did get a rental and the manager said he would wait till I got there. At the motel he was of great help and I am indebted to him. I am grateful to the good souls of King Country
    Rory
    Young couple
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 285 reviews
    Great value for money motel. A bit old fashion in a good way.
    Christina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $58.69
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 248 reviews
    This is not a Motel. It is cabins and do not have toilet or bathroom facilities in them. You have to walk to another area for them. They were clean and well-maintained with good heating and ventilation. Basic but good-sized (king single bunks) beds with good bedding. Great kitchen and dining room (shared) Good cafe next door for breakfast.
    Barry
    Family with young children