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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Motel in Hangatiki with free parking

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Caves Motor Inn sits in a picturesque location where travelers can relax in the garden or enjoy drinks at the bar. The motel provides free WiFi and conference facilities, while the attentive staff ensures guests experience both convenience and comfort throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Family Studio (Family King Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
LCD TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985

What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Caveworld - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 8 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Consider a stay at Caves Motor Inn and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: NZD 20.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Caves Motor Inn

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours can use the exterior telephone for check-in assistance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 20.5 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Caves Motor Inn Hangatiki
Caves Motor Hangatiki
Caves Motor
Caves Motor Inn Motel
Caves Motor Inn Hangatiki
Caves Motor Inn Motel Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

Is Caves Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caves Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Caves Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Jim Barker Memorial Playground, and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Caveworld and Huipūtea Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 229 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was beautiful Lovely clean room and staff had turned on heater and electric blanket so walked into cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was great, owners were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subhash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent views and convenient and comfortable stay before the Waitomo Caves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception, restaurant and bar area well appointed.

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and lovely helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again

Great place to stay, friendly staff & comfortable rooms. Great to have restaurant facility. Meals were yum ! Our room was a little noisy being road front but earplugs were supplied & it didn't impact my sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was ideal for a 1 night stop over whilst travelling around NZ. Friendly staff that were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

shashank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner have maintained property really well. however, its close to highway and night can be noisy to some ppl.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great overnight stop on the long road north
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

tania

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to put your head down😀 just a little noisy at about 4am when train comes through or trucks start their day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Even though the food selection at the hotel restaurant was limited, the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Check in lady really great and owner great. Meal was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room with good facilties. Great restaurant, and very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The accommodation was basic but clean. The staff were very friendly. Unfortunately the bed was extremely uncomfortable and our room was right on the main road. They provide earplugs for the room which was a red flag!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and newly fitted Comfy bed Speedy check in despite late arrival Earplugs excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, convenient, helpful staff. Quite spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place and nice people

Decent enough accommodation, good facilities, easy to find and can park by your room. We had no problems with road noise. Bar area is nice and the food (evening meal) was freshly cooked and good quality. The staff were really nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

The front office/restaurant needs a lot of work but the area where the rooms are was nice and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ivo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and helpful, Room was perfect with sliding doors overlooking trees and lawn. Children loved seeing the animals in the paddocks next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

anne-marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Previous guest bar of soap in shower. Long hair in the sink. Did staff clean the bathroom? Pillows were flat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025