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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985
  • Place, Ed Hillary Walkway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Shearer
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    ‪8 min drive‬

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)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Single Beds

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King Studio

King Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Caves Motor Inn

This smoke-free motel features a bar/lounge, conference space, and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a banquet hall.
Caves Motor Inn offers 17 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Caves Motor Inn. During your stay, you'll be close to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Caves Motor Inn, a family restaurant that serves international cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • 8 minutes by car from Waitomo Glowworm Caves and 5 minutes from Opapake Pa
Caves Motor Inn offers its guests a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Hangatiki motel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Caves Motor Inn - This family restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and 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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive key retrieval information. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and facilities provided good. Good value for the price we paid. The staff team and owner were really friendly and made us feel welcome. Need a car to get to the caves, but these were then quite accessible. Generally all good, and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Violet

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

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

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
Verified

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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivo

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

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in, great sized cabins. Rooms were clean and cozy. My favourite little detail was the heated mattress pads. The kids loved the nearby farm animals and the grass space to run out their energy after a long car ride.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023