Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Yes, breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in their rooms.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Te Kuiti, within a 5-minute drive of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. It is approximately 12.9 miles from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 11.5 miles from Opapake Pa.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which is open from November 30 to March 31.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Panorama Motor Inn - Te Kuiti Motel

Average nightly price at Panorama Motor Inn by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$78
March	US$77
April	US$71
May	US$74
June	US$81
July	US$76
August	US$80
September	US$79
October	US$70
November	US$71
December	US$71

What guests think

At Panorama Motor Inn, travellers describe clean, budget-friendly rooms with standout hilltop views and an on-site restaurant, while noting dated decor, rough access roads, patchy in-room Wi-Fi, and occasional noise from the nearby road.

Many reviews praise consistently friendly, accommodating staff and solid housekeeping standards. Several note limited ventilation or no air conditioning, making some rooms feel warm or stuffy. Meals are generally well liked and the property is a handy base for Waitomo Caves and Te Kuiti. Overall, expect a straightforward budget stay with strong service and basic comforts.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

On-site restaurant is convenient for meals. Several reviews mention the steep, rough access driveway needing maintenance.

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8

Karen

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very pleasant place to stay! Very convenient with its Restaurant and breakfast available. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The only tricky bit was the bathroom. A very tiny handbasin which was very difficult to use without getting water all over the floor and the shower regulator was awkward because it was very old and when turning it the labels didn’t match the heat and cold! Had to be very careful.

8

Katherine

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Besides the tall trees growing in front of our unit, we had good surrounding views. The unit itself was top notch, cozy, clean and tidy. I especially loved the wall units above each bedside drawer! So so convenient! The downside - double bed was two king singles pushed together which had an uncomfortable “dip” in the middle. The driveway up to our unit was steep (ok) but had loose shingle and uneven and needed abit of tlc. Otherwise, great place to stay and would stay again.

8

Helen

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to park up and great views

8

Joseph

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Needs the roads fixed

6

Kath

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was worn and in need of refurbishments. Bed was comfortable with a great view but the room was stuffy and hot with only 2 small high windows and a smaller fan to provide airflow. The drive way was rough with tight windy bends. Would I stay there again...no.

8

Julia

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , well appointed accomodation. Food service was good. Only downsides were our unit was close to the main road with heavy truck movements. Would be nice to have some more wine selection. Would stay there again

10

Keeley

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night at Panorama. Had all the facilities we required. We had dinner and drinks at the onsite restaurant which was lovely. Unfortunately the WiFi would only connect in the restaurant and not in our room - so may need a booster or something for this to connect in the rooms

10

Joie

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was better than expected with some nice upgrades in the bathroom. It was a motel and the drive up the gravel road was in desperate need of repair. Dinner was reasonable and good. I’m

8

E

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Drainage of accessible shower was very poor. Restaurant was fare was simple but just what we needed.

8

Janet

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older style property, decoration etc etc dated but that’s part of its charm. Rooms are extremely clean . The restaurant offers a range of food options including a bar area . Staff are excellent.A few minutes drive from the Main Street of Te Kuiti .

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally very clean and well kept, with housekeeping praised on repeat stays. A few isolated reports note pests or minor issues.

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8

Warren

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Accommodation clean and fesh

10

Mary

5 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Another great stay. So clean

10

Mary

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always clean.

6

Brendon

16 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Rooms spacious with good views Bed needs replaceing or turned over it was unlevel . Some Ants walking around.

10

Mary

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely clean unit. We got there late and they had turned on the heating and the electric blanket which we really appreciated as it was such a cold night. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Its a bit dated but everything was so clean and the shower was a good pressure and the bed was comfortable.

8

Sarah

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were accomadating to our needs and the room was so clean. Best place I have stayed at in a long time. Highly recommend.

8

Brenden

12 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and comfortable

6

Dee

15 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Found the property in real need of an update. The rooms were OK but Our bed had a dead fly under the covers. Shower had water leaking out of the shower head. I am sure this place once was a great place but really needs some attention.

10

John

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small but clean rooms with excellent adjacent restaurant. Good for overnight stay prior to visiting Waitomo glowworm caves.

8

Geir Harry

16 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for one night. Quiet and everthing wad clean 😁

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated but comfortable, many with scenic views. Common issues include traffic noise in some units, patchy in-room Wi-Fi, and limited ventilation or no air conditioning.

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Andrew

20 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

No air conditioning

6

Assad

12 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was ok the room was smaller then expected and the bathroom door hit the bed so only opened 1/3 of the way. The wifi didnt work apparently this is common according to staff due to a provider issue.

6

Ann

6 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,363 nights

The motel was perfect for whta we needed - a one night stop. There was traffic noise and some late arrivals, but neither of these are the fault of the property.

6

Raewyn

21 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in unit 16.. Poor ventilation shower door did not close properly and the shower head went all over the show.. Woke to the windows crying and the first hotel we've ever stayed at who did not provide drinking chocolate..

6

Kath

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was worn and in need of refurbishments. Bed was comfortable with a great view but the room was stuffy and hot with only 2 small high windows and a smaller fan to provide airflow. The drive way was rough with tight windy bends. Would I stay there again...no.

6

Iain

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Panoramic views from room. Well equipped room but all quite dated. Shower head is very low and had to bend down to shower properly. Might be a more significant problem for taller guests. However, noted that refurbishment of some rooms was taking place during our stay. Close to Waitomo caves was a plus. Overall a good overnight stop.

8

Julia

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , well appointed accomodation. Food service was good. Only downsides were our unit was close to the main road with heavy truck movements. Would be nice to have some more wine selection. Would stay there again

10

Keeley

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night at Panorama. Had all the facilities we required. We had dinner and drinks at the onsite restaurant which was lovely. Unfortunately the WiFi would only connect in the restaurant and not in our room - so may need a booster or something for this to connect in the rooms

2

Beat

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Es war unglaublich laut von der Strasse. Es ist unmöglich dort zu schlafen! Sonst war es okay.

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10

Desmond

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to stay, beautiful view from the room and restaurant. Staff was excellent, food was great room was good bed was comfortable, would recommend staying there and definitely stay there again.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with thoughtful touches for late arrivals. There are occasional reports of abrupt service or a room not ready at check-in.

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6

Pona

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Kind staff

4

Patrick

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Chambre non prete à 14h00 Tres bruyant on attend les chambres voisines comme si ils étaient avec nous A eviter

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8

Andrew

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff slight issue with check-in but easily resolved. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant.

4

Colleen

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

It was old but ok, room stank and needed airing, i didnt expect flash. Bed was comfortable. Clean shower and toilet for an older place. Road in and around the property very steep and made harder cause the road falling apart, hope i dont get flat tyres from pot holes in driveway. Check in ok, but i feel the staff were not very friendly or very helpful.

10

Mary

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a lovely clean unit. We got there late and they had turned on the heating and the electric blanket which we really appreciated as it was such a cold night. I would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Its a bit dated but everything was so clean and the shower was a good pressure and the bed was comfortable.

8

Sarah

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were accomadating to our needs and the room was so clean. Best place I have stayed at in a long time. Highly recommend.

10

Nina

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were fantastic.. friendly and caring.

10

Allan

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I loved how genuinely kind and interested and helpful the staff were, loved my room, absolutely loved loved Dinner, its affordable for a budget traveller and you still get a Pure quality servivce..highly recommend..

10

Desmond

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to stay, beautiful view from the room and restaurant. Staff was excellent, food was great room was good bed was comfortable, would recommend staying there and definitely stay there again.

8

Carol

4 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very welcoming.Unfortunately the wifi would not work.

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Location

Out-of-town setting with scenic views and an easy drive to Te Kuiti and the Waitomo Caves.

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10

kavil

27 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Relaxing with beautiful views

10

Gareth

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely little tucked away out of town place

8

Katherine

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Besides the tall trees growing in front of our unit, we had good surrounding views. The unit itself was top notch, cozy, clean and tidy. I especially loved the wall units above each bedside drawer! So so convenient! The downside - double bed was two king singles pushed together which had an uncomfortable “dip” in the middle. The driveway up to our unit was steep (ok) but had loose shingle and uneven and needed abit of tlc. Otherwise, great place to stay and would stay again.

8

Helen

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to park up and great views

8

Alex

4 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stunning view. Nice and clean and large bedroom/ bathroom very very pleasant stay

10

James

15 Jan 2023

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Everything was very clean beautiful views.

6

Iain

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Panoramic views from room. Well equipped room but all quite dated. Shower head is very low and had to bend down to shower properly. Might be a more significant problem for taller guests. However, noted that refurbishment of some rooms was taking place during our stay. Close to Waitomo caves was a plus. Overall a good overnight stop.

8

Janet

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older style property, decoration etc etc dated but that’s part of its charm. Rooms are extremely clean . The restaurant offers a range of food options including a bar area . Staff are excellent.A few minutes drive from the Main Street of Te Kuiti .

10

Desmond

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to stay, beautiful view from the room and restaurant. Staff was excellent, food was great room was good bed was comfortable, would recommend staying there and definitely stay there again.

10

John

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small but clean rooms with excellent adjacent restaurant. Good for overnight stay prior to visiting Waitomo glowworm caves.

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Dining

Dinner is frequently praised as tasty and good value, with simple fare that suits an overnight stop; breakfast is available. One review wished for a larger wine selection.

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Karen

1 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a very pleasant place to stay! Very convenient with its Restaurant and breakfast available. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The only tricky bit was the bathroom. A very tiny handbasin which was very difficult to use without getting water all over the floor and the shower regulator was awkward because it was very old and when turning it the labels didn’t match the heat and cold! Had to be very careful.

8

Andrew

14 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff slight issue with check-in but easily resolved. Had a lovely meal in the restaurant.

8

Julia

10 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , well appointed accomodation. Food service was good. Only downsides were our unit was close to the main road with heavy truck movements. Would be nice to have some more wine selection. Would stay there again

10

Keeley

12 Jan 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night at Panorama. Had all the facilities we required. We had dinner and drinks at the onsite restaurant which was lovely. Unfortunately the WiFi would only connect in the restaurant and not in our room - so may need a booster or something for this to connect in the rooms

10

Joie

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was better than expected with some nice upgrades in the bathroom. It was a motel and the drive up the gravel road was in desperate need of repair. Dinner was reasonable and good. I’m

8

E

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Drainage of accessible shower was very poor. Restaurant was fare was simple but just what we needed.

10

Allan

26 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I loved how genuinely kind and interested and helpful the staff were, loved my room, absolutely loved loved Dinner, its affordable for a budget traveller and you still get a Pure quality servivce..highly recommend..

8

Janet

18 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

This is an older style property, decoration etc etc dated but that’s part of its charm. Rooms are extremely clean . The restaurant offers a range of food options including a bar area . Staff are excellent.A few minutes drive from the Main Street of Te Kuiti .

10

Desmond

6 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to stay, beautiful view from the room and restaurant. Staff was excellent, food was great room was good bed was comfortable, would recommend staying there and definitely stay there again.

10

John

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small but clean rooms with excellent adjacent restaurant. Good for overnight stay prior to visiting Waitomo glowworm caves.

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Panorama Motor Inn

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