Nestled near Waitomo, Waitomo Lodge offers modern comforts and a warm welcome with in-room WiFi, laundry facilities for your convenience. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Caveworld - 13 min drive - 17.4 km
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 14 min drive - 17.8 km
Woodlyn Park - 15 min drive - 18.2 km
Aranui Cave - 20 min drive - 20.8 km
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - 20 min drive
Waitomo Homestead - 8 min drive
Waitomo General Store - 13 min drive
Bosco Cafe - 1 min walk
Huhu Cafe - 13 min drive
About this property
Waitomo Lodge
At Waitomo Lodge, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 19
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 19
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch Smart TV
Satellite TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Toaster
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 per cent
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Waitomo Lodge Motel
Waitomo Lodge Te Kuiti
Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti
Frequently asked questions
Does Waitomo Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waitomo Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Waitomo Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Waitomo Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waitomo Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Waitomo Lodge like?
Waitomo Lodge is a short 17-minute walk from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and 17 minutes' walk from Big Shearer.
Have a question?
Beta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Waitomo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
14 Dec 2024
Great hospitality, large rooms, close to facilities.
Shane
Shane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
Great place to stay near worm caves
Lovely stay! Convenient to visit the Worm Caves and near good restaurants. The woman at check in was so warm and welcoming. Plenty of space to spread out as a family and the bathroom was very large!
alisha
alisha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2025
Room size is good. Ambience is good. Location is good
Ishan
Ishan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2025
Great room and comfortable beds but unfortunately too noisy at night due to freight trains and traffic.
Lissa
Lissa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2025
Manager was wonderful. We arrived early than expected and she let us check in early and was so friendly. The room was super clean amd cozy, the deck had a wonderful view. would stay here again.
Kyla
Kyla, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
As advertised, nice and clean, kitchen facilities for cooking, all good
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jan 2025
Quick overnighter
We got in late so reception was closed but key was left for us to get into room. Very nice comfortable room, perfect for our overnight stay.
Monty
Monty, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Will stay again!
Overnight stay. Late arrival, early departure.
Served my purpose of a comfortable sleep during my journey. Second time I have stopped here,
Ursula
Ursula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2024
Lovely homely little lodge. Perfect stay.
Serena
Serena, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
Would stay again
Doesn’t look luxurious from the outside, but the rooms are clean, comfortable and good amenities.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
great place to stay, very clean and tidy and a hospitable person at reception.
Jerrard
Jerrard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
Room was clean, bathroom spotless and most importantly the bed was comfy.
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jan 2025
Amazing large units
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Excellent overall stay.
Mohammed
Mohammed, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Nice sraff and accommodation was as i expected.
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Nov 2024
Quiet, on the outskirt of the town
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Jul 2024
Convenience, Good stay!
KC
KC, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2024
Clean and comfortable stay
We only stayed for one night at Waitomo Lodge but quite enjoyed it. The room was clean and bed very comfortable. Check in and out was straightforward. After reading previous reviews we put our headphones on before going to sleep and didn't hear any trains, had a very good night sleep.
Ioana
Ioana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2024
Great place to stay
Really wonderful place to stay. Big comfortable room with great facilities. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
J C
J C, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Oct 2024
Friendly staff offered us water and chocolates on check in! Spacious and comfortable rooms. 15 minute drive to Waitomo Caves and Spellbound Caves. HIghly recommend!
cindy
cindy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Dec 2024
Large, very clean room. Comfortable bed. Large TV. Small kitchenette in room. Some maintenance is required.
Lloyd
Lloyd, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Exceeded Expectations.
Was greeted on arrival with bottles of water and chocolates - very nice.
Our room was large, comfortable and with floor to ceiling windows at the rear where we could view the countryside from some very comfortable arm chairs.
Bedding was spotless. Free netflix provided.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Feb 2025
Pleasantly surprised
I was a bit leery about booking this lodge since i dont usually stay at motels. I booked it because there weren't many options available in waitomo and from what was available, this place had the best rating and looked ok. Thankfully, I was pleasantly surprised once we checked in. The room was spacious, very clean, had a kitchenette, good size fridge, lots of toiletries. We were able to use the laundry room ($4 NZD per machine). Check in was easy. Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Assigned parking right in front of the room too. Only stayed 1 night but i would say this place is a very good option for anyone looking to stay a while in Waitomo.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
10 Mar 2025
Poor design
Not so good ! Room #10 had an air conditioning that was set high and behind the balcony curtains, so running the aircon meant having open curtains to the sunlight and with no privacy.
Also the shower had no racks for soap, shampoos etc….
Ross
Ross, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Jan 2023
Great stay, convenient location, easy parking, very comfortable.