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Waitomo Lodge

2.0 star property

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A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small fridge, and a shelf with dishes and glasses.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf above holding dishes and a kettle.
Two blue armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wall-mounted light, and a wooden table in a room with beige walls.
A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, wooden paneling on the walls, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden headboards, a small wooden nightstand, and a window with blinds.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden cabinet, a small table, and a couch.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a wardrobe, and a view of a landscape through a window.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden panel walls, a small wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden panel walls, a small wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Executive Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two single beds, wooden panel walls, a small wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Business Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two blue armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and beige curtains.

Deluxe Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with a blue blanket, two armchairs, a nightstand, and a painting of a beach scene.

Elite Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with blue bedding and pillows, a wooden headboard, a small wooden nightstand, and a chair.

Premier Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a landscape through the window.

Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a landscape through the window.

Economy Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of a landscape through the window.

Superior Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Te Kuiti

At Waitomo Lodge you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Big Shearer and Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. 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
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 13 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 17 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari - 53 min drive - 82.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Lodge

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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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

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 28 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Lodge on 2 Aug 2026 start from NZ$139, 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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 291 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 291 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 291 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 291 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 291 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
River view room very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable with a microwave, refrigerator, some dishes, and plenty of space. It isn’t fancy, but was a nice place to stay a couple of nights in the Waitomo area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay near caves with a small downtown area. Motel is near the train tracks but really didn’t bother us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was quick and great service with a very clean room and nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff,and unit was just right for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and roomy, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful. Convenient location on my travels. Room as described
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spacious room, clean, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at this property. The rooms are immaculate, the ammenities are great, the staff turned the AC on before we arrived, lovely addition as it was a warm day in Te Kuiti. The room comes with plenty of towels, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, pots and pans.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff & warm, spacious room for a quick overnight sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for local attractions, and local eating spots. Unit was dated, but comfortable for a night's stay. Shower floor was a bit slippery with soapy water underfoot. Nice toiletries were provided.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Good location. Easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing room, everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean large room. Excellent restaurant at train station.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic motel. Clean. Friendly check in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay while visiting the glowworm caves. Nothing fancy but clean, spacious rooms. The front desk attendant was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overall stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room is big with lots of light. Nice big bed with crisp white bed linen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hospitality, large rooms, close to facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025