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Waitomo Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel in Te Kuiti with free parking

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Deluxe Studio | Living area
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Studio | View from room
Business Room | Private kitchen
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Explore the area

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62 Te Kumi Rd, Te Kuiti, Waikato, 3910
  • Place, Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Shearer
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Business Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Elite Studio

Elite Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Studio

Premier Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Electric kettle
Netflix
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Te Kuiti

At Waitomo Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Te Kuiti motel, you'll find Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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What's nearby

  • Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Shearer - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Caveworld - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 17 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wheels Roadhouse Cafeteria, Te Kuiti - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Big Apple - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Lodge

Motel in Te Kuiti with free parking
Waitomo Lodge offers its guests laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Te Kuiti motel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Waitomo Lodge offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations, with an iron/ironing board. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Double Room (Room 8) | Balcony
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 467 reviews
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Waitomo Lodge Motel
Waitomo Lodge Te Kuiti
Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waitomo Lodge?

Waitomo Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waitomo Lodge?

As of 29 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Lodge on 2 Nov 2025 start from NZ$151.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waitomo Lodge?

Yep, Waitomo Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waitomo Lodge?

The closest beach to Waitomo Lodge is Marokopa Beach (38.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waitomo Lodge?

No, Waitomo Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waitomo Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waitomo Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waitomo Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 216 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Khevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised by this place. Rooms were a great size, very clean and offered all the facilities we needed for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Nice and tidy. Beautiful beds to sleep on
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the quiet, secure, private, clean, relaxing, I didn't like the fact that there was no kitchen sink, which is why I didn't do any dishes, I refused to wash them in the bathroom. Apart from that, I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

WAYNE

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a real gem! Sweet, clean motel - quite adorable really. Comfortable beds, great amenities. I only wish the weather was better to access the lovely little balcony by the river!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

O Cheung Ernest, Hung Hom,

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very spacious, clean, well equipped and the parking was easy. The place is well located in town so it's hard to miss, and many eating options nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Mawson Lakes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice place to stay. Large rooms and very quiet. The only slight problem is that the shower doesn't have a shower curtain and there is no soap holder.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception lady and kindess
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean however the bed was the worst experience we have ever had to endure in all of our travels. What appeared to be a king size bed was actually two twin beds pushed together. The mattresses were so old and uncomfortable that you could actually feel the metal springs piercing your body all night. It was quite miserable, considering all you really want to do is have a good comfortable sleep and be well rested for the next day’s adventure. The floor was bubbling up in the bathroom as well. There was no attendant when we arrived around 6:00 pm or when we left the next morning around 8:15 am. I think this property has great potential however they need to update their beds if they want any return customers or referrals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Swee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous place to stay. Room was large with huge bed and living area. Big well equipped bathroom. Short drive to town for some dinner. Staff were extremely friendly and a pleasure to deal with. Great spot to stay when heading out to see the glow worm caves.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant people. Great location. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very odd motel. Very clean, no complaints there. And the best pillows that we had in a total of 14 accommodations. But the whole set up was very unappealing. Left me wondering if it used to be a work camp of some sort in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dirk, Grandville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We spent 1 night at this property. If you overlook some small things like a broken sink, floors that are taped down and broken furniture , you’ll be just fine. It’s clean, friendly and close to the things we wanted to do. Not bad, just needs a little upkeep and maintenance. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is no mention on the site about the trains tracks that run directly behind the property.and the River view is more a creek which you couldnt really see because of the overgrown grass and trees. It was clean and had everything we needed for our one night stay. the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room itself was great. Really appreciated the mini chocolates and water. The outlook (we booked the “river view”). You can only see the railway line over an unkempt garden. A shame. Lady at check in was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor design

Not so good ! Room #10 had an air conditioning that was set high and behind the balcony curtains, so running the aircon meant having open curtains to the sunlight and with no privacy. Also the shower had no racks for soap, shampoos etc….
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property Location is good. It’s spacious and good with clean linens and towels. Absolutely recommend. It’s close to the road so you can hear cars pass by every time even at night. We just turned on some white noise and slept through the night. Other than that we had an excellent stay..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025