Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Big Shearer - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
Woodlyn Park - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
Aranui Cave - 20 min drive - 23.9 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
Property highlights
Waitomo Lodge provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waitomo Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Toasters and irons/ironing boards
50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent 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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
Waitomo Lodge Motel
Waitomo Lodge Te Kuiti
Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti
Frequently asked questions
Is Waitomo Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waitomo Lodge?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Waitomo Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waitomo Lodge?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waitomo Lodge located?
Situated in Te Kuiti, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Opapake Pa and Caveworld are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Waitomo Lodge Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 198 reviews
10 - Excellent
122
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 198 reviews
8 - Good
61
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 198 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 198 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
This is a very nice place to stay. Large rooms and very quiet. The only slight problem is that the shower doesn't have a shower curtain and there is no soap holder.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Great reception lady and kindess
Pearl
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Great hospitality, large rooms, close to facilities.
Shane
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Gorgeous place to stay. Room was large with huge bed and living area. Big well equipped bathroom. Short drive to town for some dinner. Staff were extremely friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Great spot to stay when heading out to see the glow worm caves.
Liz
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Pleasant people. Great location. Very clean
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10
Good location , near to the Caves. Nice place to stay for the night.
Surya
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Easy, convenient, bed was super comfy and room felt cosy and safe.
K
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10
Great new Manager from Korea,very helpfull and friendly.
Dylan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
As advertised, nice and clean, kitchen facilities for cooking, all good
Bruce
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Excellent overall stay.
Mohammed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Lovely homely little lodge. Perfect stay.
Serena
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Room size is good. Ambience is good. Location is good
Ishan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10
Great room and comfortable beds but unfortunately too noisy at night due to freight trains and traffic.
Lissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
great place to stay, very clean and tidy and a hospitable person at reception.
Jerrard
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
We spent 1 night at this property. If you overlook some small things like a broken sink, floors that are taped down and broken furniture , you’ll be just fine. It’s clean, friendly and close to the things we wanted to do. Not bad, just needs a little upkeep and maintenance. I would stay here again.
Dirk
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
There is no mention on the site about the trains tracks that run directly behind the property.and the River view is more a creek which you couldnt really see because of the overgrown grass and trees. It was clean and had everything we needed for our one night stay. the bed was comfortable.
Marianne
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Room was clean, bathroom spotless and most importantly the bed was comfy.
Cynthia
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Doesn’t look luxurious from the outside, but the rooms are clean, comfortable and good amenities.
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
The young lady at the front desk was so cordial and most helpful. The rooms are cleaned very well, and as much as I travel I know what cleaned well is. Highly recommend this location if you’re traveling through beautiful New Zealand.
CORBIN
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10
Property Location is good. It’s spacious and good with clean linens and towels. Absolutely recommend. It’s close to the road so you can hear cars pass by every time even at night. We just turned on some white noise and slept through the night. Other than that we had an excellent stay..
Dennis Justin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Lovely stay at the lodge. Only needs a shower caddy for soaps etc… other than that it was great! Thank you for a lovely service.
Room 4 😊
Brenda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
8/10
Convenience, Good stay!
KC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Really wonderful place to stay. Big comfortable room with great facilities. Would definitely stay again if in the area.