Caves Motor Inn

Property class: 3.5

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A garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Caves Motor Inn. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Studio (Family King Studio)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, two nightstands, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Studio (Studio Premium)

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

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and cabinets. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Family Unit)

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

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and pillows.

King Studio

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a standing fan, a heater, and a painting of a coastal scene.

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a small kitchenette, a TV, and a desk with chairs.

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Hangatiki is home to Caves Motor Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Huipūtea Reserve, while Te Kuiti Railway Station and Piopio Museum are cultural highlights. Visit our Hangatiki travel guide
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728 SH 3, Hangatiki Junction, Hangatiki, 3985

What's nearby

  • A starry night sky with scattered bright points of light.
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Huipūtea Reserve
    5 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Ed Hillary Walkway
    7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Big Shearer
    7 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park
    8 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Thirsty Weta Bar & Eatery
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min drive
  • Waitomo Homestead
    19 min walk
  • Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Fat Kiwi Cafe
    6 min drive

About this property

Caves Motor Inn

  • Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Consider a stay at Caves Motor Inn and take advantage of a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and conference space are available to all guests.
  • Other perks at this motel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
    • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and a billiards/pool table
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and free toiletries
    • Refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles

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Frequently asked questions

Is Caves Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Caves Motor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Caves Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Caves Motor Inn located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Jim Barker Memorial Playground, and Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. Caveworld and Huipūtea Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Caves Motor Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, delicious dinner and great value breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Balcony view was beautiful Lovely clean room and staff had turned on heater and electric blanket so walked into cosy room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly. Even though the food selection at the hotel restaurant was limited, the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place and nice people

Decent enough accommodation, good facilities, easy to find and can park by your room. We had no problems with road noise. Bar area is nice and the food (evening meal) was freshly cooked and good quality. The staff were really nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The front office/restaurant needs a lot of work but the area where the rooms are was nice and rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff offering an upgrade on our room. Restaurant on site, although not open the night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was large and clean. A little noisy with large trucks rolling by all night. The dinner was delicious and the staff friendly. Close to the Glowworm caves
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Comfortable and clean. Thank goodness they supply ear plugs to block out the noise of the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome kind helpful staff, scrumptious meals, separate toilet and shower, air con, comfortable beds, well supplied kitchenette, spacious, and loved our room was upgraded .. don't know why but we loved it and Tv that works. Proximity to local towns, really enjoyed the quiet so we could rest. Highly recommended. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Large room but older property - Room was clean. Bed large but a bit lumpy. Not suitable for light sleepers and road and rail noise could be heard but earplugs supplied
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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