Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 17.5 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 Motel
When you stay at Waitomo Lodge Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
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 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking includes off-street options
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch LCD TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Partially open bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 12 to 24 for adults and NZD 12 to 24 for children
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for NZD 20.0 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for NZD 20 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Waitomo Lodge Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waitomo Lodge Motel 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 Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Waitomo Lodge Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waitomo Lodge Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Waitomo Lodge Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring.
Does Waitomo Lodge Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and cookware.
What's the area around Waitomo Lodge Motel like?
Waitomo Lodge Motel is a short 17-minute walk from Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and 17 minutes' walk from Big Shearer.
Waitomo Lodge Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 Jul 2020
Superb
Wonderful eco friendly motel exceptionally clean.
M E
M E, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
15 Jun 2020
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.
Terence
Terence, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Jun 2020
Long weekend escape
Handy location, the room is spacious, although some of appliances are not working properly.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2020
We loved our stay, the room was spacious and clean. A nice quiet location and friendly staff made it feel like home. Thank you
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Mar 2020
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2020
Convenient spot
Very comfortable large room, good bed and good bathroom.
Peter H D
Peter H D, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
24 Feb 2020
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
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2020
A NICE TIDY PLACE TO SLEEP
good value
ian
ian, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Feb 2020
Good
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2020
Clean basic rooms with easy check in and check out. Super friendly staff.
Dave
Dave, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Feb 2020
Small complex, very friendly including the pets
Close to town, aitomo and brooks park across the road an extra special farm experience.
Anastasia
Anastasia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 2020
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.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2020
Very good.
The unit was very comfortable, and served our purpose.
Salisi
Salisi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2019
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.
Mauritz
Mauritz, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Dec 2019
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Dec 2019
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
6 Dec 2019
Room was fine and spacious however being right on a major roadway was a drawback with lots of truck noise.
Dean
Dean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Dec 2019
Comfortable room and friendly service. A bit noisy with the trucks going past.
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2019
Brider
Brider, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2019
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.
Anita
Anita, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
A very interesting place to stay. My wife and I really loved it. I wish we had stayed another night.