Waitomo Lodge - Te Kuiti

$$$$||View on mapTe Kuiti, New Zealand62 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti, New Zealand, 3910|
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Waitomo Lodge - Te Kuiti
62 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti, New Zealand, 3910·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Comfort8.8
Value for money8.7
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families37%
Solo11%
Groups9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Staff9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Free WiFi8.9
Comfort8.8
Value for money8.7
Who stays here
Couples42%
Families37%
Solo11%
Groups9%

Waitomo Lodge - 15 Minutes from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in Te Kuiti

Amenities & Services

Waitomo Lodge provides free on-site parking for all guests, along with daily housekeeping and room service. The property features barbecue facilities outdoors, a shared kitchen, and laundry services available for a small fee ($4 NZD per load). Guests can also use the luggage storage and enjoy CCTV security in common areas and outside the property.

Room Types & Configurations

The lodge offers a variety of room types, including Family Rooms, Deluxe King Studios, and Standard Studios, each with individually designed interiors. Selected rooms include full kitchen facilities with stovetops, microwaves, and refrigerators, plus separate living areas. All accommodations have air conditioning, private bathrooms, and some feature spa baths or river views from a private balcony.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Waitomo Lodge Te Kuiti sits on State Highway 3, just 1 mile north of Te Kuiti town center and 15 minutes by car from the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. The property is across the road from a cafe and next door to a gift shop, with the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Taumarunui Jet Boat Tours within easy driving distance. Guests have direct access to hiking and biking trails in the surrounding area.

Family-Friendly Accommodations

Family rooms at Waitomo Lodge Motel accommodate up to four guests with separate bedrooms and a kitchenette, plus televisions in both rooms. Children can use the outdoor seating areas and the on-site barbecue for meals, while parents appreciate the complimentary bottled water and chocolates provided at check-in. The lodge is a short walk from a park with a hill offering panoramic views, and the property has a calm, safe atmosphere noted by past families.

Guest Experiences & Recommendations

Knowledgeable staff at Waitomo Lodge Motel Te Kuiti offer personalized tour recommendations for local attractions such as the Waitomo Caves and black water rafting. The rooms include a smart TV with free Netflix and Sky Sports, and the property provides insect spray for guest comfort. Many past visitors highlight the spacious, clean rooms, comfortable beds, and the helpfulness of the reception team.

  • Location: 15 minutes from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, 1 mile north of Te Kuiti center
  • Rooms: Individually decorated rooms with full kitchens available
  • Activities: Hiking & biking trails, BBQ facilities, shared kitchen
  • Family: Family rooms with separate bedrooms, free chocolates & water
  • Services: Tour recommendations, laundry ($4 NZD), luggage storage
  • Entertainment: Free Netflix, Sky Sports, smart TV in every room
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-20:00
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:20
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Rooms and availability

King Studio Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Standard King Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Deluxe Studio
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • River view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Facilities for kids

Cribs

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Children

  • Cribs

Room view

  • Garden view
  • River view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Waitomo Lodge

💵 Lowest room price 99 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 44.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport John C. Munro Hamilton International, HLZ

Location

62 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti, New Zealand, 3910
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62 Te Kumi Road, Te Kuiti, New Zealand, 3910
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
178 Rora Street
Sir Colin Meads Statue
0 yd
178 Rora Street The Gallagher Exhibition Centre
The Gallagher Meads Brothers Exhibition
0 yd
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
100 yd
Wetas
200 yd
Te Kuiti Bible Church
200 yd
Restaurant
Bosco Cafe
100 yd

Reviews of Waitomo Lodge

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