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Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Hangatiki motel

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Exterior
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Seasonal outdoor pool
Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki, 3977
  • Place, Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster

Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Hangatiki

In Hangatiki .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this motel, you'll find Opapake Pa and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Jim Barker Memorial Playground and Caveworld are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Caveworld - 6 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Woodlyn Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ronnies Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Glowworm Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Hangatiki motel
As a guest of Glowworm Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Glowworm Motel also features a garden and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Hangatiki motel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Glowworm Motel offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Hangatiki motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance 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)

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

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
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open November 01 and close March 31.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Glowworm Motel Hangatiki
Glowworm Motel
Glowworm Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

How close is Glowworm Motel to the airport?

Glowworm Motel is 34.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Glowworm Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glowworm Motel.

Does Glowworm Motel offer free breakfast?

Glowworm Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Glowworm Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Glowworm Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Glowworm Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Glowworm Motel have a pool?

Glowworm Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Glowworm Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Glowworm Motel to downtown Hangatiki?

Glowworm Motel is 0.1 mi away from Hangatiki.

Glowworm Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 145 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delwynn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Unit was a bit dated. Would ne nice to spruce up the kitchen - give it a deep clean. Shower was good, nice and hot. Good heaters.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Great stop over

We let the owner know we would be arriving late and he was very friendly and accommodating. The place is old but super clean, quiet and the shower is good. We had a good, sound sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great basic motel. Super clean and close to Waitomo caves and a couple places to eat. Had everything you need. Motel is dated but super clean & comfortable and that’s all I care about! Kitchen amenities good. Heater was on & room was warm for us on arrival.
Kitchen
Shower
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night as we were travelling to Auckland. The unit was perfect for our requirements. Super comfy beds and quiet. The host was really lovely too. Would definitely recommend and stay again ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing they put the heater on for us before we got there beds were nice and they waited for us as we had a late arrival
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for me in the circumstances. Chris was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

This was older style accomodation, but more than adequate. The rooms were clean, everything worked and the host was a wholesome helpful property manager. We would stay again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ireen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice information and history given regarding the area and things to do while you are in Waitomo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's an older property with limited amenities, however the room is clean and the area is safe. It's off the beaten path, but not far from Waitomo Cave.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice clean and tidy self-contained unit. Pleased with accommodation. Pity it was hard to find where to check in. Good signage would solve this. Planting some low maintenance native plants (pongas and using limeston rock features) near the front without costing a fortune would be a lovely addition to the name. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely warm welcome. Lots of information given about the caves and walks. Room was great with everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good overnight experience staying at Glow Worm Motel. Of course it is not a 5-star hotel, but pretty neat and the rate is just compare to other motels in the area. Located near Glow Worm Cave, dining areas, fuel station, etc. Host is very accommodating and provided guide and tips to go around in Waitomo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location between the family event we attended near Pirongia and the local touring afterward (Waitomo cave area). Comfortable room. Only down mark was the shower which was a little sparse in its water flow and pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and have a break
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people were so hospitable and helpful. Provided lots of helpful advice about local must-go destinations and eats. Very clean rooms with nice kitchenette and cooking supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Erwan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delwynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pool, which in the 30deg heat was awesome. Chris was great too. Very personable. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Great stay and great service!

We checked if we could check in early and they allowed us to! It was very helpful for our schedule. They helped us get everything we needed during our stay and were very helpful in telling us about the area. Room was spotless and beds were comfortable and not broken down. Thanks for the great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation to see glow worms (and hedgehogs).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great place, hosts were amazing, great location, great customer service, super helpful with information, and keen to make sure we had the best time at the place and in town. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Plancee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonneal

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of three enjoyed over 1 night stay, we were greeted by the friendly owner who kindly gave us some advise about the local area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023