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Waitomo Lodge Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Waitomo Lodge Motel where home-cooked breakfasts and barbecue grills make for quality downtime

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Located near Woodlyn Park, Waitomo Lodge Motel provides a comfortable base with practical amenities. Guests can use the laundry facilities, connect to in-room WiFi, and enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts. The outdoor barbecue area offers a relaxed setting for casual meals.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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About the neighborhood

Located in Te Kuiti, Waitomo Lodge Motel is in a rural area and in a regional park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cave exploring. Visit our Te Kuiti travel guide
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62 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti, 3910

What's nearby

  • Take a trip with Black Water Rafting Co. as you tube down rivers in the pitch black, jump off waterfalls and see the stars, or the glowworms indigenous to this region.
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    16 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Big Shearer
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Woodlyn Park
    16 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Aranui Cave
    18 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waitomo Homestead
    8 min drive
  • Stoked Eatery
    2 min drive
  • Golden Lantern Takeaways
    18 min walk
  • Waitomo General Store
    13 min drive
  • Huhu Cafe
    14 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Lodge Motel

Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Located close to Woodlyn Park, Waitomo Lodge Motel provides laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 30-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 12 to 24 for adults and NZD 12 to 24 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Thursday (7:30 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 20 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 12 to 24 for adults, and NZD 12 to 24 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 20 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Waitomo Lodge Motel
Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti
Waitomo Lodge Motel Motel
Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti
Waitomo Lodge Motel Motel Te Kuiti

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitomo Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waitomo Lodge Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Waitomo Lodge Motel located?

Situated in a regional park, this motel is 11 mi (17.8 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Woodlyn Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waitomo Lodge Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 381 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M E

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

Superb

Wonderful eco friendly motel exceptionally clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Terence

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Awful place

The room (unit 14) was as described but quite frankly was not clean. There were a large swarm of ants crawling over the bedside table on the second night. There were a myriad of dead fly's and other creatures in the light fitting and an enormous stain on the carpet in the room. Not really a place we would ever want to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Long weekend escape

Handy location, the room is spacious, although some of appliances are not working properly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the room was spacious and clean. A nice quiet location and friendly staff made it feel like home. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter H D

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

Convenient spot

Very comfortable large room, good bed and good bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

There was nothing unique about the property. It was over priced for what it was and for the facilities. I must say the toilet paper was probably the worst I have ever struck obviously the cheapest on the market. Cleaning could do with a shake up as well as cobwebs on light fittings and windows and dusting and vacuuming behind side tables has not been attempted for a considerable time. The old now not in use blind fittings could be removed now as they are not in use
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A NICE TIDY PLACE TO SLEEP good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perto das cavernas, muito bem localizado na estrada. Também perto de supermercado e restaurantes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean basic rooms with easy check in and check out. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

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

Small complex, very friendly including the pets

Close to town, aitomo and brooks park across the road an extra special farm experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the property manager as she responded cheerfully to all our requests. Also it was one of the few motels in the area with air conditioning. The location was convenient to all of our activities. The only issue we had was the numbers on the parking spots were faded and hard to see which led to some confusion on where to park. Someone parked in our spot and we had to ask them to move.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Salisi

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

Very good.

The unit was very comfortable, and served our purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mauritz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Call Direct instead.

My room booking was mucked up completely as I paid for a Spa room but got a River side, the web page had muddled up Room and payment so had to pay extra to get the room I asked for, Lucky there was a room available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was fine and spacious however being right on a major roadway was a drawback with lots of truck noise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and friendly service. A bit noisy with the trucks going past.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Zimmer hatte eine kleine terasse, auf der man nett sitzen und eine Glas Wein trinken konnte
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely wonderful stay. Room size was huge, guest book was a win. Loved that it had some everyday Te Reo, how to pronounce and use. Had other 'kiwi specific' language too. Timber used in construction of room was named , a beautiful touch. Attention to detail unsurpassed. Road noise is not unbearable nor the trains but if you require absolute silence to sleep you may struggle. Grounds were impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice with a couch and tv in the lounge and one in the bedroom. Lots of Sky channels. Opposite a good cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very interesting place to stay. My wife and I really loved it. I wish we had stayed another night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Motel style property on the main road. From the outside it doesn’t look great but on the inside the room was large and comfortable with a king size bed. Room was very clean. The only negative about the property is the road noise. However for one night and not far from Waitomo Caves not bad !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Tom, Leuven

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

Good motel to stay at when visiting Waitomo caves

Good motel: spacious rooms with all the necessities needed. Somewhat cold in winter though. Very friendly owners, including their pets ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Ange, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately I was put in a room with only two beds and there were three of us - my two children aged 16 and 12 and neither of them wanted to share the bed with their mum (nor did I) and they definitely did not want to share the same bed. We got back to the motel around 9pm to find that our tv wasn't working. We realise it was past 8pm for the reception hours however we wanted to watch tv. My son rang reception and left a message. The lady rang us back and came over. She was not impressed that she had to come in her pyjamas - well I wasn't impressed as I was in my pyjamas too!! All that was required was some batteries for the remote which she got and the TV was working - she did ask that we only call her before 8pm - well I would have if I was there!! I only was at the motel to sleep and didn't spend much time there at all but when we were there, we wanted to be able to watch TV. It was a simple thing that maybe could have been prevented if the TV/remote was checked occasionally. Overall we were not happy with the fact that we had to share beds or get "told off" for ringing reception for the TV not working.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very quiet, clean, out of the way, close to caves,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Waitomo stopover

Wonderful, welcoming service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019