Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A delicious breakfast is provided, but specific details about the type and serving hours are not mentioned.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are not allowed, but service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions.

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

Check-in starts at 14:00 and ends at 20:00, while check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

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

What is the location like in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Waitomo Caves, close to natural attractions such as Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, providing a scenic experience.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 2 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

No cribs or rollaway beds are available at this property, and extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

What guests think

At Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge, travelers consistently praise the exceptionally friendly, informative hosts and the convenient, walkable location for the caves and eateries, while describing simple, comfortable rooms that suit short stays and a generally well-liked continental breakfast.

Access involves many steps and parking can be inconvenient; a minority mentioned temperature control quirks, older bathroom fittings, saggy beds or some noise. Cleanliness is generally strong, with good water pressure, and several rooms have pleasant views or verandas. Expect a warm, practical base near the caves.

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Facilities

Hillside layout means many stairs between parking and rooms, and several guests found parking inconvenient or down a small hill. Garden setting and some verandas/views were appreciated.

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Jenny

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is a great location for seeing the caves and natural bridge. The continental breakfast is good. Lyne is accommodating. The lodge is in a garden so, there are a few bugs and spiders. Parking is available but around the side of the lodge

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Luca

Jan 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Struttura facilmente raggiungibile dislocata all'inizio del "paese" ; comodo il parcheggio adiacente; molto meno comodo raggiungere la camera che, trovandosi all'interno di un giardino collinare alberato, è raggiungibile solo con le scale in pietra (non proprio comode se hai le valigie da trasportare); molto gentile il personale che ci ha atteso fino al nostro arrivo avvenuto ben oltre l'orario del check-in; camera (4 letti) piccola con bagno/doccia sufficiente; colazione minimale.

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JEFFREY

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and so was the Chicken Curry! Parking is a pain.

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Hans Peter

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sehr herzliche Gastgeberin - Lokalität etwas älter aber super schöner Garten

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Craig

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly owners. Helpful with sightseeing. Parking was down a small hill but safe. The room was comfortable. The bathroom was complete with shower but very small. Would stay here again.

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Lawrence

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is very close to glow worm cave. The climb from the parking to your room should come with a Sherpa. I’d have packed a small overnight bag if I had known. It’s comfortable, the owners are delightful folks, and the breakfast hearty and fresh.

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David

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is about 700 m from the Waitomo Caves Visitor Centre and Caves, easily walkable but with a large car park opposite. It is also next door to the small Museum and Education/Visitor Centre and Genral Store. Opposite Huhu restaurant (well worth eating here). A warm welcome awaits you from Richey who will give you an orientation to the village. Our room was large and with a separate bathroom. Some rooms have a shared facility. A wonderful continental breakfast with plenty of variety.

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BEN

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Near perfect. Friendly and helpful hosts, comfortable room (even with a very comfortable lounge chair), good location, nice garden(although a bit overgrown), excellent breakfast and good wifi Parking not too convenient and a bit noisy from customers in room above.

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Frances Lee

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was ideal for visiting the Waitomo Caves. The proprietor is very attentive to the needs of her guests and goes out of her way to graciously make each one feel at home. Our room was comfortable and cozy. We really did not mind the steps as these added to the ambience of the individual rooms as they are scattered through the quaint property. It is helpful to drive up the driveway and drop off your luggage first as the owner suggests. And any guests who need extra help with steps should be dropped off too. The whole of the Waitomo Caves Village is on hills so if that is an issue, then being dropped off everywhere, versus walking, which is half the fun, is what a person should do.

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Barbara

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely setting, great views from the higher rooms, friendly hosts, beautifully appointed dining area for the delicious continental breakfast

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally clean and tidy, with multiple mentions of well-kept spaces. A few noted minor issues such as a musty odor or the need for more detailed cleaning.

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Mrs J

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The accommodation is a little basic and some more focus on detail while cleaning would be appreciated. The heated blanket was a nice and welcome touch.

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Brenda

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at the Waitomo Lodge. Lynn greated me with a great spirit and was very welcoming. My room was tidy and comfortable. Tea kettle and an assortment of teas in your room. A/C and heater both worked well. Breakfast in the morning was just what i neexex to start my day. Good string coffee, soft warm croissants and yogurt with fruit and granola. Dinner at Tomos was fantastic. Thank you Lynn for the recommendations. I had a solid nights sleep and a great visit to the area.

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Naomi

Jun 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lyn was very friendly, attentive and helpful. Lovely quiet, peaceful space. Only one issue initially was the room could have been aired prior to my arrival as it had a slight musty smell. Easily fixed though with window open a little. However I do acknowledge that due to the rainy weather airing the room could have been difficult. I would definitely recommend this property.

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Robert

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay here: the hosts are outstanding, the value is excellent, and the location most convenient. Perhaps my expectations were too high as it was truly wonderful on a previous stay in 2019, but it has slipped some since then. This is an older property, the rooms are very clean but plain, and one person in our party had a very uncomfortable night due to difficulty with the heat controls. Breakfast was mediocre. I hesitated to gave this 5 stars, but the location and price allowed me to overlook the defects.

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Edward

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very tidy, and customer service was amazing. Very quite and close to nature feeling.

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Jennifer

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable overlooking a picturesque valley. Restaurants within walking distance. Lyn and Rich were wonderful hosts.

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Shifra

Feb 18, 2025

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Welcoming host and comfortable stay. The room we stayed in was a bit small with 2 twins, but the aircon worked well, and the studio was very clean. My friend also lost her passport on the property and the host went out of her way to mail it at our next destination. She was very kind and responsive. Would highly recommend if you need a place to stay in this area. The price was amazing and it also included a great breakfast!

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Tia

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Private units, clean and tidy

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Nicholas

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Professional, friendly and helpful owners of this property helped make our stay memorable. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great breakfast too. Hope to return someday.

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minoru

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

アットホームな雰囲気で、快適に過ごせました。部屋も清潔でお湯の出もよかった。朝食も簡単ではあるけどおいしくいただけました。

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and comfortable, often compact; some offer valley views or a veranda, and Wi-Fi is adequate to good. Guests praised strong shower pressure and effective A/C, though a few reported saggy beds, small bathrooms, or occasional noise.

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Donna

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was very comfortable and our room had a beautiful view.

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Gianluigi

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place just around the corner from the Waitomo caves experience with the 100 meter absail...There were a fair number of steps up to our room but the room was nice and the water pressure was good. We kept warm on a July night and slept well. The breakfast was a fine continental breakfast and checkout was quick. We only stayed one night because of our schedule but could have easily enjoyed a couple more!

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Anita

Dec 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was sweet and the owners so nice

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Julie

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really friendly & very comfortable

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Catherine

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge was a decent place to stay - but it didn't reach 5-star quality (which for me required a little more luxury and space). Our room had a slightly saggy queen bed plus a separate twin bed. There was not enough room to lay down the suitcases except on the twin bed. Not sure how people managed if there actually were 3 people in the room. There was a small fridge, small round table with two narrow chairs and one easy chair by the door. Shower water pressure was excellent although the shower itself needed sprucing up. The sink was small, so one had to be careful not to turn the water up too high or risk splashing. The lighting set up over the sink was slightly strange - there were 3 small high intensity halogen lights pointing at you. I overheard a guest at breakfast saying that she got a burn trying to re-direct the lamps... Although our room was near the highway, it was quiet because there was no traffic on the road at night (until about 6AM). Breakfast a little skimpy - continental fare with a slightly limp croissant and toast. Coffee a little weak. There was yogurt, fruit and cereal/muesli. The host Richy was very friendly and informative. One could tell that he was fond of his town!

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Catherine

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are individual lodges. Ours was quite small but fine for one night. Lynette was very friendly and helpful, offering suggestions for dinner and other things to do. There were lots of small touches that we appreciated, and a lovely continental breakfast.

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Julia

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent air conditioning

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BEN

Mar 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Near perfect. Friendly and helpful hosts, comfortable room (even with a very comfortable lounge chair), good location, nice garden(although a bit overgrown), excellent breakfast and good wifi Parking not too convenient and a bit noisy from customers in room above.

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Robert

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was quite lovely and the beds were comfortable we do wish there had been a simple egg offering however and the WiFi was adequate by the way

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Barbara

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely setting, great views from the higher rooms, friendly hosts, beautifully appointed dining area for the delicious continental breakfast

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Service

Service stands out for exceptionally friendly, attentive hosts who provide local tips, help with bookings, and go above and beyond for guests. Rare complaints mention an unfriendly welcome.

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Denise

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Warm welcome as we got there later than planned. Had our meal & wine delivered to the room. Great service after a long drive

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Andrew

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hosts, friendly and professional. Went out of their way to make you feel welcome. Very informative too. A great home away from home. Loved our stay there.

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Pearl

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best places we have stayed in our life. The kindest hosts, who were so gracious and friendly and helpful. Truly one of the best places to stay

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Arlo

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly hosts who had an excellent knowledge of things to do around the area, and were even able to find us a spot on an otherwise booked out tour. Also home to a delightful cat who just added to a very pleasant stay. Would definitely recommend.

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Sarah

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners of the Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge were absolutely delightful. Richie gave us lots of great information about Waitomo and great tips to enjoy the area. We greatly enjoyed the hospitality and the stay.

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Shifra

Feb 18, 2025

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Welcoming host and comfortable stay. The room we stayed in was a bit small with 2 twins, but the aircon worked well, and the studio was very clean. My friend also lost her passport on the property and the host went out of her way to mail it at our next destination. She was very kind and responsive. Would highly recommend if you need a place to stay in this area. The price was amazing and it also included a great breakfast!

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Raymond

Aug 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniently located near the Waitimo Caves, and the owners were very attentive and super friendly. Also appreciated the generous continental breakfast. Most importantly, the suggestion for a night hike on the Ruakuri bushwalk trail was a great bonus and they even had torches ready for people who wanted go on a hike, where you can see the glowworms for free!

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Nicholas

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Professional, friendly and helpful owners of this property helped make our stay memorable. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Great breakfast too. Hope to return someday.

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Richard

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Unfriendly welcome. Access to the property is via some unsafe steps. The gardens are overgrown and the tin huts are badly insulated against both heat and cold. If the owner offers to book a meal for you at the local restaurant, you expect it to be done. Sadly this is not the case as she regularly forgets. Overall, if it was not for the glowworm caves we would not have stopped.

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Mark Botnick -

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Richie and Lynn are great hosts, always going over and above to make for an amazing stay!

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Location

Excellent location for the Waitomo Caves and village; many attractions and restaurants are walkable. Handy for short cave visits and day hikes.

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Katherine

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I highly recommend this bed and breakfast. The owners are super helpful and gracious. The location is wonderful too. Very close to the fabulous glowworm caves. Right across the street from a highly rated restaurant.

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Pofen

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a great location to the Waitomo Caves. The owner is very friendly and hospitable.

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Michael

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely a homely feel about our stay. Lyn is a wonderful host. Nice breakfast. Close to the caves.

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Jacob

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hosts, beautiful and convenient location, walkable amenities.

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Catherine

Oct 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very close to the caves and day hikes. Excellent hosts.

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Craig

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cost wee stay close to food options and the centre of town

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Andrew

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, interesting things to explore in the area, owners friendly and helpful

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KAREN

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here! It was simple, clean and inviting. It was in a great location. If given the chance to return, we would stay here again!

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james

Nov 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Breakfast is coming up. Great location in the middle of the sites.

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David

Feb 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The property is about 700 m from the Waitomo Caves Visitor Centre and Caves, easily walkable but with a large car park opposite. It is also next door to the small Museum and Education/Visitor Centre and Genral Store. Opposite Huhu restaurant (well worth eating here). A warm welcome awaits you from Richey who will give you an orientation to the village. Our room was large and with a separate bathroom. Some rooms have a shared facility. A wonderful continental breakfast with plenty of variety.

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Dining

Continental breakfast is widely enjoyed and described as generous or delicious, though a few found it basic or skimpy. Some guests also mentioned a tasty homemade curry dinner.

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Gianluigi

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place just around the corner from the Waitomo caves experience with the 100 meter absail...There were a fair number of steps up to our room but the room was nice and the water pressure was good. We kept warm on a July night and slept well. The breakfast was a fine continental breakfast and checkout was quick. We only stayed one night because of our schedule but could have easily enjoyed a couple more!

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JEFFREY

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and so was the Chicken Curry! Parking is a pain.

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Anja

Feb 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice, cosy and peaceful place with super nice owners. Lynn actually took us on a walk to,see the glow worms at night. Great Continental Breakfast.

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Daniel

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place! Owners were excellent. Had homemade curry dinner. Breakfast was good. Grear. location.

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Catherine

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge was a decent place to stay - but it didn't reach 5-star quality (which for me required a little more luxury and space). Our room had a slightly saggy queen bed plus a separate twin bed. There was not enough room to lay down the suitcases except on the twin bed. Not sure how people managed if there actually were 3 people in the room. There was a small fridge, small round table with two narrow chairs and one easy chair by the door. Shower water pressure was excellent although the shower itself needed sprucing up. The sink was small, so one had to be careful not to turn the water up too high or risk splashing. The lighting set up over the sink was slightly strange - there were 3 small high intensity halogen lights pointing at you. I overheard a guest at breakfast saying that she got a burn trying to re-direct the lamps... Although our room was near the highway, it was quiet because there was no traffic on the road at night (until about 6AM). Breakfast a little skimpy - continental fare with a slightly limp croissant and toast. Coffee a little weak. There was yogurt, fruit and cereal/muesli. The host Richy was very friendly and informative. One could tell that he was fond of his town!

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minoru

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

アットホームな雰囲気で、快適に過ごせました。部屋も清潔でお湯の出もよかった。朝食も簡単ではあるけどおいしくいただけました。

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Bas

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hosts. Very helpful. Amazing breakfast.

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Stephanie

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast

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Marina

Jan 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice property, the owners/hosts are acommodating and nice. The room was clean with comfortable beds and pillows, Bathroom also very clean witha great shower: water pressure was impressive. Breakfast was adecuate. Parking convenient and the gardens around the rooms are marvelous

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Barbara

Feb 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely setting, great views from the higher rooms, friendly hosts, beautifully appointed dining area for the delicious continental breakfast

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1	2 $98	3	4 $84	5 $123	6 $116	7 $111
8	9 $107	10 $116	11 $142	12 $116	13 $94	14
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22 $108	23 $150	24 $107	25 $108	26	27 $105	28 $128
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Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

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Twin Room Room 5

Double Or Twin Room Room 3

Family Room Room 7

Double Room Room 6

Double Or Twin Room Room 4

Double Or Twin Room Room 1

Family Room Room 2

Double Room Room 8

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