| There is a wide
choice of accommodation in and around Waitomo. Choose from luxurious or
premium style rooms through to self catering motels,
homely bed and
breakfast, backpackers
lodges and camping
areas.
The Waitomo Caves Hotel is a
hotel in the grand style located in the hills close to the centre of the
village, with a fine view over the village and within easy reach of all
activities in the area. The emphasis of the hotel is on comfort and
character.
The hotel was built in 1910 after
the glowworm caves were opened to tourists. Initially it was a Government
hostel, and consisted of what is now the "wooden wing". By the 1920s it
was too small for the growing number of visitors, and was expanded in 1928
with the addition of the "concrete wing". As well as 19 top rooms, the
hotel offers budget
accommodation with 18 economy rooms and backpacker accomodation in one
wing.
The Fred Mace licensed
restaurant provides excellent cuisine with a wide range of New Zealand
and other wines from the cellar. Breakfasts are available in the Garden
Room. The Caver's Breakfast will prepare you for anything.
Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878 8204, fax
+64-7-878 8205
Postal address: RD 7, Otorohanga
Aranui
Suite $150, Hotel Rooms (single, double or twin) From $70, $90, extra
person $28.
Te Kuiti Hotel
33 rooms, double, twin, triple
and single. All rooms with private facilities. Restaurant. TV lounge.
Rora St, Te Kuiti, telephone +64-7-878 8172
From $55 single, $65 double, $75 triple.
Caves Motor Inn
The Caves Motor Inn is on SH3,
just south of the Waitomo Caves turnoff. 17 twin or double units and 2
units sleep 5. Backpackers
accommodation is also available.
SH3, Hangatiki, Waitomo,
telephone +64-7-873 8109, fax +64-7-878 8872
Postal address: PO Box
301, Te Kuiti
From $45-$60 single, $55-$70 twin or
double, $10 each extra person.
Glow Worm Motel
The Glow Worm Motel, the closest
motel to Waitomo Caves, is located on the corner of State Highway 3 and
Waitomo Caves Road. There are 9 self-contained units, all with their own
cooking facilities. Studio, 1 or 2 bedrooms. 7 units sleep 2-6, 2 sleep
2-3. Cooked or continental breakfast available. Swimming pool.
cnr Waitomo Caves Rd, Hangatiki, Waitomo, telephone/fax
+64-7-873 8882
From $55 single, $65 double, $12 each
extra person.
Panorama Motor Inn
21 Units sleep 2-4. On State
Highway 3 1.5km south of Te Kuiti. Restaurant providing a la carte or
smorgasbord dining and breakfast. Swimming pool.
59 Awakino
Road, Te Kuiti, telephone +64-7-878 8051
From $59 single,
$69 twin or double, $10 each extra adult, $8 children under
12.
Tapanui Country Home -
Sue & Mark Perry
Large, magnificently appointed
homestead on 1900 acre sheep and cattle farm, an easy 25 minute drive from
the world famous Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, offering gentle, rural ambience
and ensuring every comfort. Dinner by arrangement. Super-king/ twin beds with ensuite
& private bathroom. Unsuitable for children. Luxury accommodation.
Double: $155 - $170 - includes breakfast
Single: $145 - $160 - includes breakfast
Ph: +64 7 8778549
Fax: + 64 7 8778541
E-Mail: tapanui@xtra.co.nz
Web site: www.tapanui.co.nz
Big Bird
B&B
Located on State Highway 37, 7.5
Km's from Waitomo. Double from $65. Single $35. Family from $70
Carmel
Farmstay
A 1600 Acre sheep, dairy and
cattle farm with picturesque gardens, a swimming pool and tennis court.
Located on SH3, Pio Pio. Approximately 30 minutes from the Waitomo Caves.
+64 7 877 8130
Forest Hills Farmstay -
Peter & Jocelyn Boddie
550 hectare sheep and cattle farm located
near the Waitomo Caves. Dinner available by prior arrangement. Shared bathroom facilities or
private ensuite available.
E-Mail:
jocpetbod@xtra.co.nz
Web site: www.bandbclub.com/pages/Boddie/index.phtml
Ph: + 64 7
8788764
Fax: + 64 7 8788764
584 Boddies Road, Te Kuiti
Andree and Peter Dalziel -
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Self contained, quality ensuite
garden lodges located in the centre of the Waitomo village.
PO
Box 16, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878 7641
From $70 per
night.
Walnut Cottage Farmstay - Andrew and Catherine Loe
Self-contained cottage that sleeps four (4), 1 double, 2 singles. Fully
equipped kitchen. Continental breakfast included in tariff. Sunny decking
with beautiful views of the Waitomo and King Country.
Double/Twin: $90 - includes breakfast
Single: $60
Children: $12
Mastercard/Visa
Smokefree
Ph: +64 7 8787593
Fax: + 64 7 8787593
Mobile:+64 25 240 1206
E-Mail: walnutcottage@xtra.co.nz
or: tktloes@xtra.co.nz
1034 State Highway 3, P.O.Box 4, Te Kuiti
Woodlyn Park Train
I
refurnished rail car - fully self contained, breakfast by arrangement. $80
per couple, $12 per additional. Maximum 6 people.
Te Tiro Bed &
Breakfast
Self contained Pioneer Cottage. Double
$80 + $15 per extra adult. Single $60. Family Rate $100 (2 adults + 3
children).
A wide selection of backpackers
accommodation is available. All of those listed have full cooking
facilities. However, food cannot normally be purchased. It is wise to
bring your own supplies. Groceries are available in Waitomo, or in the
nearby town of Te Kuiti.
Caves Motor Inn
Backpackers accommodation.
SH3, Hangatiki, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-873 8109, fax
+64-7-878 8872
From cabins at $13 per person, lodge rooms
at $20 single, $32 double.
The Hamilton Tomo
Group Lodge is available for YHA members, backpackers and other
travellers. Tomo Group members often use the Lodge at weekends, but
visitors are usually the only occupants during the week. The Lodge is well
appointed with sleeping accommodation for 30-40 people. The Lodge is 2km
from the Museum of Caves on the main road to Marokopa. Perry's Buses pass
the Lodge gate at 8.30am and return at 1.30pm. There is no food available
at the Lodge.
Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878
7442
From $10 first night, $8 per night
thereafter.
Juno Hall is a purpose-built
farmhouse style hostel, located 1km from Waitomo, with all the comforts of
home - TV, video, microwave and a cosy logfire. Accommodation is in double
and dormitory style rooms. A courtesy van provides transport to and from
hitching points, the Museum of Caves and the Waitomo Tavern. You can pitch a tent
in the grounds.
Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878
7649
From $13 per person in dormitory rooms, $16 in twin
or double rooms.
Waitomo Caves Hostel
Located next to the THC Waitomo
Caves Hotel at the centre of Waitomo. Sleeps 25.
Waitomo Caves
Road, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878 8227, fax +64-7-878 8858
Postal
address: Private Bag 501, Otorohanga
From $15 per
person
Casara Mesa
Backpackers
Relaxed rural setting. Pickup and drop off to
Information Centre, trains,buses, adventure activities in Waitomo.
RD
6, Mangarino Rd, Te Kuiti. Bed with linen $15 per person, Bed and
continental breakfast $20, Bed and cooked breakfast $23. Tel
(+64-7-878 6697)
Domain Motor Camp
Sheltered area off Te Kuiti Main
St, on the banks of the Mangakewa Stream. 22 caravan sites with power.
Also 2 cabins (1 sleeps 5, the other up to 8) and 5 on-site caravans sleep
up to 4 (supply own bedding).
Domain Road, Te Kuiti, telephone
+64-7-878 8966
Postal address: PO Box 178, Te Kuiti
Tent sites $5.50 each adult, $3 child under 12. Cabins $30 for 2
adults, $7 extra adult, $4 child under 12. Caravans $18 single, $23 for 2
adults, $5 extra adult, $3.50 children under 12.
Powersites for
Caravan/Campervans $7.50 each adult, $4.50 child under 12
Juno Hall
Juno Hall allows camping in the
grounds.
Waitomo Caves Rd, Waitomo, telephone +64-7-878
7649
$6.50 for tent sites.
Cavelands Top 10 Holiday
Park
The campground is opposite the
general store in the heart of Waitomo Caves Villages. Suitable for tents
and has 15 caravan sites with power.
PO Box 14, Waitomo,
telephone +64-7-878 7639
Camping $7.50 per adult, $4 per
child(2-16). Caravan sites $9 per adult, $5 per child. Ten cabins 2 adults
$35, $10 each extra adult, $5 each child. Five Tourist flats, 2 adults
$70, $10 extra each adult, $5 each child. | 
Waitomo
Caves Hotel