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Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Vacation home near Waitomo Glowworm Caves in Waitomo Caves

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Property grounds
Exterior
Dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Waitomo, Waikato
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waitomo Caves

In Waitomo Caves .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Woodlyn Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre with a stay here. Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Woodlyn Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Caveworld - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 51 min drive - 44.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Created 2 years after the final Lord of the Rings film was released, these 2 motels are bermed beneath a hill where sheep and a donkey wander for grazing. From the exterior, these units look like a perfect Hobbit Hotel.

For your comfort, the interiors are scaled to regular size so no bending is necessary.

Each unit features a suite with queen bed, living area and kitchenette. There is a separate bedroom with 4 oversized single beds. In total, each motel can sleep up to 6 people making it ideal for visiting families or friends.

There is also a large bathroom with shower and toilet facilities.

The kitchenette features an electric hob, refrigerator and microwave allowing you to warm simple meals or have a hearty breakfast. Outside there is a BBQ for your shared usage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number 126468024

Property is also known as

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Private vacation home

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.8 mi (54-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 Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

As of May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House on Jun 1, 2026 start from $190, 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 Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House to downtown Waitomo Caves?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Waitomo Caves.

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 21 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Looks great from outside and the property feel was excellent. Inside was a little sparse and main room bed with bunks in bedroom was strange but functional for our needs. Property was very convenient to glow worm cave and all the local trails. Nice and secluded and unique property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we were hoping for. Friendly welcome, clean and had everything we needed. A 2 minute drive to Waitomo Village for very tasty dinner at the pub. Able to live out our Hobbit fantasy with amazing room and imaginative art work. Would definitely do it again. Completely unique experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little place, beautiful grounds and area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fun!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was welcoming. Hobbit house very cool. Kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yeah, it was cute. Pretty simple, straightforward, and did what we needed it to do (which was a place to sleep).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property was very unique and a great place to stay, especially after visiting the Hobbiton Movie Set earlier in the day. The rooms did smell a little like “Middle Earth” when we arrived, but the fans were running and the owners were obviously trying to deal with the problem which was much appreciated. Opening the windows and leaving them open helped as well. It was spacious and well able to accomodate 5 adults. The water was lovely to shower in and great for drinking. The location was just a few minutes down the road from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, which was perfect. Would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julie S.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Austin P.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Hobbit Hole

We stayed one night here in the Hobbit 2 room. It is in a great location right next to the Waitomo Glowworm caves and the surroundings are beautiful! After visiting Hobbiton that same day, it probably set our expectations pretty high and it’s hard to compare the two. It was fairly clean but we did have a dirty towel and some of the other towels had stains. The inside is also pretty dated and could use some updates, especially the bathroom. We were very comfortable though and slept well. Overall we would give it a 3/5 with the dirty towels, but it’s hard to beat the location :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice property with some great surroundings and local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A great location, staff very helpful and friendly, so quiet and the room was well presented for our arrival. Beds very comfortable, well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jody G.

One night

Location is great. The room was clean and comfortable. Property is a bit run down. Hobbit room was nothing special on the inside, cute on the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fun experience

We stayed here with our 2 kiddos ages 10 & 12. It was clean and cute and the kids were totally blown away by the experience of staying in a hobbit house! It definitely has a motel vibe, and the kitchenette is small, but there were some decorating touches that really added to the hobbit feel. The owners provided space heaters that were really nice to have, but the bunk room definitely developed a musty smell that we couldn’t get rid of. The property is really pretty to walk around and super close to the glow worm caves, but the area is quite rural so we had a hard time finding places to eat after 8pm. Overall it was fun and unique, and we were ready to go after 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay in a Hobbit house

We loved our time in the Hobbit house and on the very unique property, feature a plane, train, and ship! Such a memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

It was exactly as described. I think previous reviews were very harsh and unfair. I was concerned after booking and reading the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. The location was very close to Waitimo caves. We needed a late check in and Jim was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hobbit hole not cozy.

Very quirky place. My teen was thrilled about idea of staying in a Hobbit hole...but this was only marginally fun experience. The place was mostly clean, but aging. The queen bed was horrible. Mattresses in need of replacement and overall interior updates. Couch very dusty and bathroom was very DIY.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Imaginative Hotel property

The different units at Woodlyn Park were fun and unique. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa U.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Watch out! Booking “invalid”, whatever that means

We were told that our booking for Hobbit Guest House was invalid even though we contacted the host before we arrived. We were placed in a different property with the same number of beds but the smell was terrible — would not have stayed if we’d had another option. There are no exterior lights so you’ll need a flashlight to find your way on foot in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Little Hobbit Hole

This place was cute! It's in a little park area with a lot of fun stays. There are two rooms- the main room includes a bed and a kitchen / dining table and the other is a small room with a bunch of bunk beds. It's tight- but it's cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uniqueness

Was a nice place to stay with a unique twist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020