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Caves Motor Inn

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Hangatiki motel

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Family Apartment | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Woodlyn Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed | 3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | 3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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King Studio | 3 bedrooms, bed sheets

King Studio

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hangatiki

In Hangatiki .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this motel, you'll find Opapake Pa and Caveworld. Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Caveworld - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Weta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tandoor Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Hangatiki motel
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.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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
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.

Property 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.

  • 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

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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

How close is Caves Motor Inn to the airport?

Caves Motor Inn is 34.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Caves Motor Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Caves Motor Inn.

Does Caves Motor Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Caves Motor Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20.5 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Caves Motor Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Caves Motor Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Caves Motor Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Caves Motor Inn have a pool?

Caves Motor Inn does not have a pool.

Does Caves Motor Inn have a restaurant?

Caves Motor Inn is home to Caves Motor Inn, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Caves Motor Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Caves Motor Inn to downtown Hangatiki?

Caves Motor Inn is 0.2 mi away from Hangatiki.

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 224 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

anne-marie

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Francis R

Traveled with partner
Basic but clean but lacking things - like empty shower soap dispenser etc. Very noisy highway with no noise or temperature dampening in the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

8/10 Good

tania

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Saeko

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a massive pot hole on driveway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs a lot of maintenance, especially the driveway and parking areas. Huge potholes. It is not good for older people to have to walk up and down steep steps to be admitted and get a key.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Paulette

Traveled with family
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

shashank

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Needs TLC

Great location for an overnight stop. Convenient parking right in front of the unit. Has view of the main road, with ear plugs provided. Tiny bedroom with saggy bed propped by a piece of wood sheet underneath. Plenty of blanket/duvet provided. Bottom sheet has little holes on the side. Windows can be opened if too hot indoors. There's a little desk top fan provided. Weird half-size sink with tap that produced hot water when turned to the right and cold water when turned to the left (normally it's the other way around!). Had to use a mug to pour water into the kettle as it was impossible to fill it straight from the tap. Shower pressure was excellent at night. In the morning the pressure was very weak - we wondered if it was because next door neighbours had super long shower, could hear them showering for the whole hour if not more! Paper thin walls - could hear neighbours using the bathroom and TV. Plates and cuttleries weren't clean, had to re-wash them before using. Dishwashing liquid sachets were old, sticky and gross (see photo). Room looked recently painted, would be a better place had the overall cleanliness been much better. Overpriced compared to other accommodations in the area that we've stayed at in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Easy access to cave and attentive helpful friendly manager. Super noisy road first night with trucks going by and no earplugs, room was road facing. Second night quieter. The room however was clean tidy and comfortable and had a lovely country view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
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

scott

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great value and comfy with an old touch.

Was only for one night as I visited the Caves. I was given a mountain view room with a balcony which was nice. I ate in the restaurant and the food was lovely. The room was perfect, great hot water and pressure in the shower. If you are facing the road, you may experience traffic noise, but there are earplugs in your room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have to say a huge thank you to the hosts for accommodating our late check in/ last minute booking and coming down since my phone did not have a signal by the door. The property was a little older but clean and tidy! A nice warm place to spend the night as you travel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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