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Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Caveworld

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Twin Single Ensuite Chalet

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Queen Ensuite Chalet

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

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Family Kitchenette Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

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Basic Twin Room

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

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Loft Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬3 min walk

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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May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka?

As of May 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka on May 10, 2026 start from $56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 262 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 262 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 262 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 262 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 262 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Very basic room, was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and presentable. Staff accomodated with a very late checkin and early breakfast requirements. Only negative, not enough parking for number of units on site. Overall will definetely come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Dunedin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, very friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely come back :)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and informative. Our chalets were clean and comfortable as well as convenient to the caves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place with really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alex

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rooms, clean and tidy. Comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Suman

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Sujana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Abhijit

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nadesh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

hone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, everything clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for the area. Simple yet comfortable. Great staff there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pub next door was very convenient for evening meal and reasonably priced. Patio of chalet was a pleasant way to spend an hour or so in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely clean room, comfy bed, great shower pressure and super friendly staff. Perfect stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Traveled with partner
Staff were lovely and welcoming. We were able to park immediately outside our room’s terrace where we enjoyed a peaceful dinner sat outside. Room was fairly basic. Great location though for an early morning trip to the waitomo caves.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff and experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew, Houston

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Staff was fine. Cleanliness could be improved. Room did not have any toilet paper when we arrived, no staff upon arrival, this is a bare minimum item, took almost 3 hours to get a response. They understood but not acceptable. Has to be fixed for all guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space was clean and staff was very friendly and accommodating. It is located in a very quiet area and just a pleasure waking to chirping birds. It appears the space was recently upgraded. Everything was very nice.
View from Waitomo walkway
View from Waitomo walkway and the historic hotel next to Waitomo chalets. Beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOMINIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kitchen fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Yumiko

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are very kind and polite. The TV is out of order. There is no air conditioner. During the stay, towel changes, beverage refills, and room cleaning are only provided upon request.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Natty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and is great deal
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025