Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. There is limited parking, and no reservation is required.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Ed Hillary Walkway and Huipūtea Reserve, 11 miles from Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and 1.2 miles from Kiwi House Native Bird Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal and open from September to March.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies regarding free stays are not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs are available for a fee of NZD 20 per night. Information about extra beds is not specified.

Otorohanga Waitomo Motels - Comfortable Stay

Average nightly price at Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$75
February	US$73
March	US$73
April	US$73
May	US$72
June	US$69
July	US$70
August	US$75
September	US$74
October	US$71
November	US$70
December	US$72

What guests think

Across the reviews, Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels is described as generally clean and quiet, with a mix of dated and newer units and practical amenities like parking and a pool, well suited to short stays near Waitomo attractions.

Guests often praise friendly, helpful service, though a few report strict or confusing check-in and communication. Rooms range from basic older blocks to newer units; comfort is acceptable for short stays, but noise from neighbors or early maintenance and patchy Wi‑Fi appear in some reviews. Facilities include a small pool and spa with mixed upkeep and an aging playground, while parking is easy and some units are pet‑friendly. Overall, expect a simple, budget‑minded base for exploring the area.

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Facilities

Pool and spa are available but upkeep is mixed, and the playground is old or unsafe. Parking is easy, some units have air conditioning, and pet-friendly options exist.

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10

Marissa

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The AC kept playing up..the swimming pool was dirty...but property itself is clean..not bad overall...Thank you..

6

Saskia

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good basic motel that allows you to bring your pet dog, which is a rare find. Very dated rooms and bathrooms but clean enough.

8

Mathew

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget accommodation that was clean and spacious. Easy parking but you would definitely need a car to get around if staying here.

8

Pip

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

We really enjoyed the pool. The water was cloudy from the development next door but that didn’t hinder our fun. The property was dated but exceptionally clean. The kids play area was not as in the pictures. The trampoline should be taken down as it is warped and can’t be used. The swings are still staring but old and creaky. We found the owner (?) rather abrupt and hostile but they were incredibly busy when we stayed (over the Xmas / New Year period so this may not have helped. Was really neat to be able to take our dog.

8

Tafia

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were lovely and welcoming. Good size units with comfy beds. pretty tidy and clean with everything you need. Easy location and quiet considering on the main road. Our kids were pretty excited to see the playground (trampoline & swings), unfortunately they looked like they were about to collapse & pretty dangerous. Would've been great if they were usable. Otherwise, lovely stay.

6

Glenn

3 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool and spa were a bonus

8

Shirley

22 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for our needs. Nice to have pool on a hot day. Dated but comfortable. Would have been nice to have milk and ordinary teabags, only Earl Gray provided. Unfortunately very noisy people in unit next door, coming and going, very loud, until 4am. Would recommend

6

Maria

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff very friendly and helpful its a bit rundown but was very clean and we needed an urgent stay pool area and spa was ok bit rough looking from what photos are online thats what drawn my daughter to pick hotel she wasnt to keen to swim

8

Olga

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,354 nights

the rooms are big but the faucets in the kitchen are very old and it's inconvenient. There is a swimming pool and jacuzzi in the yard. The hosts are very friendly

10

Trevor

1 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

Very happy with our stay. Basic but clean and all that we required. Good to see a swimming pool free to use and Spa available. Would stay here again

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Cleanliness

Most guests find rooms clean and tidy; a few noted smoke odour, dirty kitchen items, or insects.

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Rob

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a pleasant overnight stay. Very clean and efficient checkin. Value compared to metro accommodation is lacking, but in all a sound place to stop when visiting the area.

4

Mar Lar

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property definitely needs renovations and upgrade. The kitcen is very outdated and the kitchen cupboard was dirty, and some of the utensils were oily and dirty. The lady at the reception was helpful and nice, and the bed was comfortable, but apart from that the rest of the room wasn't up to standard. The cost was $150.00 per day, and it wasn't worth the money you pay for. The shower recess was small, and you can’t adjust the shower head.

10

Delwyn

23 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was an overnight stay in a humble motel. It provided everything we needed. Welcoming, clean, everything provided, quiet.

8

Mathew

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget accommodation that was clean and spacious. Easy parking but you would definitely need a car to get around if staying here.

8

Alex

5 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Was a bit tired and would have help if unit had been sprayed for flys and insects. Need to replace louver windows which allows insect in even when clisef

6

David

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Mostly really good, although someone had obviously been smoking inside at some point previously; the carpet on one side of the bed smelled of old smoke. Otherwise nice and quiet.

8

Lisa

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Requested room off the road and was accommodated. Room was very quiet and clean. Staff were super friendly, loaned us a steamer from their house. Kitchen was great, unit was roomy, could use a bit of updating but comfortable and convenient.

2

Viraj

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was nice and friendly. But the rooms were too outdated. Each room had sufficient flying bugs that crept up at night to help you stay awake. Overall our stay gave us the creeps.

8

Janet

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and tidy with cooking facilities

10

Kerry

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean modern motel

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Rooms

Units span basic, dated blocks to newer, modern rooms; beds are usually comfortable but some were hard or tired. Noise from neighbors or maintenance and limited or unreliable Wi‑Fi are occasional issues.

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John

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room itself was adequate. Cinder block walls but functional and in a good location. The downside was the room was under the office and it sounded like it was being renovated upstairs. The work began very early in the morning and was very noticeable.

8

Shane

30 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

beds where hard

8

Ian

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome and check in were exceptional. Margaret was absolutely lovely. The room was great. Well presented and very clean. Only complaint is that is quite noisy and there was a group that were up all night and so bad we left at 4am

10

adam

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our overnight stay, the unit looked very new & clean, the shower was great & the bed comfortable.

6

Robert

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The unit was clean, staff friendly and the important items such as beds and pillows were good. However with concrete block walls, old louvre windows etc the decor was decidedly 1980s.

6

Rodney

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

An old school 60's style motel.

6

Chee Leong

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy room, Wifi connection terrible

10

C R

25 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great new unit that was fresh and comfortable

4

Chris

23 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Old an dated.. desperately needs a revamp

10

Kerry

26 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean modern motel

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with staff going out of their way for guests. A few reports mention strict or confusing check‑in and abrupt interactions.

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Celia

12 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful stay ! Very friendly staff that went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed, even our washing which we were grateful for as we’d had a long day cycling! Quiet surrounds and the pool was very welcome. Highly recommend staying here!

2

John

7 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

At check in I was not given any instructions on where my unit was (motel is split across two sites separated by a highway). The TV was broken which I was not told about. The guest laundry facility is not really a guest facility as you are not allowed access to do it on your own so are reliant on staff being available in my case it took longer than it needed to. There was no milk in the fridge to go with the tea/coffee making. It was not value for money.

10

Donna L.

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Margaret at the front desk was a true gem this hotel exceeded my expectations

8

Pip

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,361 nights

We really enjoyed the pool. The water was cloudy from the development next door but that didn’t hinder our fun. The property was dated but exceptionally clean. The kids play area was not as in the pictures. The trampoline should be taken down as it is warped and can’t be used. The swings are still staring but old and creaky. We found the owner (?) rather abrupt and hostile but they were incredibly busy when we stayed (over the Xmas / New Year period so this may not have helped. Was really neat to be able to take our dog.

10

Di

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located next to the state highway, convenient to access, to 15 minutes from the Waitomo caves. The host, Margeret is very friendly and helpful. She provided milk when we checked-in, and also offered to dry our wet cloth that we got from the previous activity. Although the facility is not the newest but it's very clean and convenient. I am happy that we stayed there for the night.

4

Danling

10 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Don't be late for check in.otherwise you will not accept check in like me. This is my truly terrible experience .dont make bad comments,they maybe will sent you to court .

8

Tony

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late, quick phone call ensured everything was taken care of for us.

8

kristine

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay and great customer service

10

Gloria

2 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice friendly check in

8

Rita

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Margaret was super friendly. We had a nice 2-bedroom with kitchenette. Not super fancy, but clean and had everything we needed. Good location only 5 minutes from the Kiwi house and 15 minutes from the Glow worm caves. There's a small pool, which was nice.

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Location

Convenient for the Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House, with easy highway access and generally quiet at night.

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Glenn

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A good place to stay in Otorohanga near to Waitomo Caves. We stayed as a family and the two bedroom unit is quite functional, with enough towels and kitchen utensils provided for 5 people (bed #5 is in the living area, with 2 separate bedrooms). It's a beautiful semi-rural outlook at the back, with nice views, though steep - right on the side of a hill. Despite being on a highway it was beautifully quiet at night, and dark, with minimal light coming in which was a plus. Staff are friendly and helpful. But there are some shortcomings. The property is quite old - the key looks positively ancient, and it didn't feel all that secure. Sheets on the beds are too small and keep coming off - had to leave the heating on at night (which worked OK). The worst bit was the shower though - the floor is so slippery it's actually a hazard, several of us nearly slipped over in there. This definitely needs some attention.

10

NITIN

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

8

Mathew

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good budget accommodation that was clean and spacious. Easy parking but you would definitely need a car to get around if staying here.

6

Lorraine

30 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,353 nights

Good location. Quiet with no traffic noise. Pool was great esp on those hot days. Playground equipment was old and tired. Swing set is for smaller kids only. Trampoline had no safety mats or side walls and was next to the swingset on an uneven slope. Rooms were fairly basic. Suitable if you are wanting a budget type, simple and functional room. No shampoo, conditioner or body wash provided so best to bring yourself.

10

Di

10 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is located next to the state highway, convenient to access, to 15 minutes from the Waitomo caves. The host, Margeret is very friendly and helpful. She provided milk when we checked-in, and also offered to dry our wet cloth that we got from the previous activity. Although the facility is not the newest but it's very clean and convenient. I am happy that we stayed there for the night.

10

Otto

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gute Lage für Besuch der Glühwürmchen Höhlen

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8

Rita

13 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Very quiet with sufficient parking. Great service and housekeeping was efficient.

8

Norma

28 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to explore the area. Clean room. Large room.

10

Frank

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Convenient location.

8

Rita

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Margaret was super friendly. We had a nice 2-bedroom with kitchenette. Not super fancy, but clean and had everything we needed. Good location only 5 minutes from the Kiwi house and 15 minutes from the Glow worm caves. There's a small pool, which was nice.

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29 $84	30 $90

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