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Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Caveworld

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Hotel Access Rd., Waitomo Caves, 3977
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Loft Chalet

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Single Ensuite Chalet

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Queen Ensuite Chalet

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Kitchenette Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory

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

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Loft Chalet

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Waitomo Caves

On boardwalk/promenade.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Opapake Pa and Aranui Cave are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Caveworld - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Aranui Cave - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Big Apple - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

3-star hotel near Caveworld
As a guest of Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Waitomo Caves hotel.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka offers 43 accommodations. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: NZD 20 for adults and NZD 20 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 continental breakfast: approximately NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kiwi Paka Waitomo Hostel
Kiwi Paka Hostel
Kiwi Paka Waitomo
Kiwi Paka
Kiwi Paka Waitomo
Waitomo Village Chalets
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Hotel
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Hotel Waitomo Caves

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka to the airport?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is 39.3 mi (53-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka.

Does Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of NZD 20.00 for adults and NZD 20.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka have a pool?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka does not have a pool.

Does Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka to downtown Waitomo Caves?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is 0.3 mi away from Waitomo Caves.

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 221 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cottage style accommodation, great for waitomo visit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay next to the glow worm cave. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Waitomo caves. Barely any other guests because I came during the off season. They said checkout was at 10am but my bus to leave Waitomo didn’t come until 4 so the host let me stay in the room for an extra half day without any extra fees. Breakfast was good, good variety of stuff for the price. Great for solo travelers or families with kids. There’s a restaurant nearby that I went to for dinner, it was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff who explained attractions well. Warm, comfortable, clean and tidy in the twin room with ensuite.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy peter james

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for visiting the caves. Cabins are well maintained as are the other facilities. Walkable to general store and up to the cave visitor centre. The gentleman on reception was exceptionally welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very good accomodation for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and very close to all tourist attractions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, convenient and very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible shower otherwise a nice place to stay. Easy to warm room. Friendly staff. Tomos a great place for a feed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a private room with a private bathroom and it was great - large room, hot water, clean! Kitchen was well equipped and very clean and tidy. Fairly basic property, rooms and amenities, but definitely contained everything that was described in the details! All staff were friendly and welcoming and I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyann

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely accomodating and friendly Room was warm and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A super clean tidy and perfectly adequate room. We are used to DOC huts tho so anything is luxury to us. Beds we clean and comfy. Room was warm with two heaters. Simple but perfect for our hiking stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to the cave and this was close place. Rooms were nice. We arrived late and had to go to town for food that was about 12 min away. While we were there we found this great handmade baggage store.. Awesome work and nice guy. Don't remember the name but it was next to the only gas station.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful little place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Felicity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice. front desk clerk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dorothy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajnesh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice unique property for remote location. We enjoyed the stay as its close to the Waitomo Glowworm cave.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Good for the Price Paid

Simple but clean accommodation. Stayed in an upstairs room with a bathroom, lighting on the outdoor steps up to the room was poor at night but otherwise the room was fine for a one night stay. Friendly service at reception on arrival and departure. Had a very good fish burger at the pub next door and hubby had a very good seafood chowder.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025