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Waitomo Lodge
Deluxe Studio | Living area

Waitomo Lodge

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (131)
"We only stayed for one night at Waitomo Lodge but quite enjoyed it. The room was clean and bed very comfortable. Check in and out was straightforward. After reading previous reviews we put our headphones on before going to sleep and didn't hear any trains, had a very good night sleep."
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Waitomo Lodge
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Family Kitchenette Chalet | Terrace/patio

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (115)
"Great place to stay to visit the glow worm caves. Tavern was very close where the food & service was great. "
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
Terrace/patio

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (314)
"We stayed here for one night and it was very lovely! We had been staying in hotels and this was a nice change of pace. It was nice to get more of a local feel. We especially enjoyed the hot tub overlooking the farms. "
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
Palm Court Motel
Exterior

Palm Court Motel

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (87)
"This is the second time we stayed in Palm Court. And as usual, the stay was nice "
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Palm Court Motel
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Food and drink

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (280)
"Great top 10, well set out well located "
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Woodlyn Park
Cave Holiday Motel

Woodlyn Park

3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (219)
"Great unique experience sleeping on the ship, 5 minutes drive to glowworm caves"
The price is €144
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Double Room (Room 8) | Balcony

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (415)
"Great people. Nice location. Continental breakfast. Our bed was a bit saggy but we slept well. "
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (264)
"The owner was very helpful ☺️"
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Otorohanga & Waitomo Motels
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Exterior

Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (160)
"Fantastic place to stay like staying with old friends Food and service out of this world Highly recomend staying here"
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Fat Owl Motel, Bar & Eatery
Glowworm Motel
Seasonal outdoor pool

Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (127)
"Lovely warm welcome. Lots of information given about the caves and walks. Room was great with everything we needed. "
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Glowworm Motel
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
Basic Cabin

Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (50)
"Disappointing. Stained bedding. Strong smell in the unit. Extremely noisy from road traffic. Unit shook whenever a truck went past. not value for money compared to similarly priced accommodation. Would not stay again. "
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (237)
"Retro Motel Experience. Liked the convenience of a retro motel with restaurant - ideal for overnight stay during long road trip. No glamour, no splendour, no gorgeous landscaping; but helpful staff and a clean room. "
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
28 Nov - 29 Nov
Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
Interior

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

8.2 out of 10, Very good, (11)
"Really nice property with some great surroundings and local attractions."
The price is €186
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
Caves Motor Inn
Exterior

Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (206)
"Great little spot right near the glow worm caves... Very nice room with one full wall of windows leading to a cozy balcony... Clean, bright, and very comfortable... Friendly staff and easy check in... Nice on-site restaurant... It is directly off the highway, so it's a bit noisy, but not terrible, just cars whooshing by frequently... "
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Caves Motor Inn
Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing
Property grounds

Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Excellent service. Well thought out accommodation"
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Waitomo Express - 1918 Train Carriage Change listing Preview listing
Te Tiro Accommodation
Cottage, Mountain View, Garden Area

Te Tiro Accommodation

2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (23)
"Beautiful location, grounds and cabin. So close to glow worm caves and have their own little glow worm grotto on the property. Only a 60 second walk from the cabins. Also close to a waterfall and black sand beach. Angus was such a gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed including toast jams and coffee. Beds had heated blankets if needed and hot water bottles. Shower was awesome, hot with good water pressure. The grounds were amazing!!! Angus, his parents Allister & Anne were...
Te Tiro Accommodation
Mel’s Retreat
Food and drink

Mel’s Retreat

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Would thoroughly recommend"
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Mel’s Retreat
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1
Exterior

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1

6.0 out of 10, (3)
"The surrounding is beautiful and close bye everything where we came for. Many lamps didn’t work. There were no pictures of the 2 sleeping eras below in the ship on the information site. They had no comfort and had not a pleasant smell, what keep some of us awake. All in all much too expensive what we got!"
The price is €182
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1
Sunset, 2 Bed W/Outdoor Bath
Living area

Sunset, 2 Bed W/Outdoor Bath

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"We stayed for 1 night. The accommodation has everything you need. It was quirky and fun. All rooms very clean and comfortable. Our child loved the bunk bed room. We were very happy to have the milk and bread etc. The night sky was amazing to see from here. Would thoroughly recommend!"
The price is €157
includes taxes & fees
27 Nov - 28 Nov
Sunset, 2 Bed W/Outdoor Bath
Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
Exterior

Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1)
"Thank you for letting us stay. Was a good place to book for an unexpected trip."
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aranui Cave?

Aranui Cave is located in a welcoming area of Waitomo Caves known for its array of dining options. You'll find 17 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Aranui Cave?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and private decks. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Aranui Cave. Other good options within 5 miles include Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park and Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge.

How many hotels will I find close to Aranui Cave?

Expedia has 17 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Aranui Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aranui Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Aranui Cave.