Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
-38.260389, 175.110562Overview
3-star hillside lodge with panoramic countryside views in Waitomo Caves Village
Accommodations
Each studio at Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge has a private entrance and en suite bathroom with views of the cottage garden and surrounding hills. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, insect screens, and tea/coffee-making facilities, plus access to a guest fridge, BBQ, microwave, and laundry facilities. The lodge offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Dining
Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast served buffet-style in the dining room overlooking the countryside. The breakfast includes toast, croissants, cereals, yoghurt, fruit, juices, and coffee. For dinner, the lodge offers a home-cooked Indian chicken curry meal at $30 per person, with additional drinks and dessert available.
Location & Attractions
The lodge is located in the center of Waitomo Caves Village, a 600-meter walk to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Nearby dining options include Curlys Bar & Bistro, The General Store, and The Tomo' Bar and Eatery. The hosts provide maps and torches for a free night walk to see glowworms outside the caves.
Guest Services
The hosts offer personalized recommendations and insider tips on local attractions, including a detailed map for a scenic waterfall and natural bridge drive. They also provide luggage assistance and can arrange for early breakfast trays if guests check out before breakfast service. The lodge has a tour desk and offers express check-in/check-out.
Outdoor Spaces
The property sits on a hillside with lush gardens that attract a variety of native bird life, including fantails and tui. Each unit has a private deck or seating area with chairs and table to enjoy the views. The garden is also home to outdoor furniture and a terrace for guests to relax.
- Location: 600m walk to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Rooms: Private entrance studios with en suite bathrooms
- Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast, optional home-cooked curry dinner
- Service: Personalized tips, maps, and torches for night glowworm walk
- Surroundings: Lush gardens with native bird life on a hillside
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
230 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
185 sq. feet
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Room size:
195 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Essential information about Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
| 💵 Lowest room price | 167 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 43.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | John C. Munro Hamilton International, HLZ |
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