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Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Hangatiki

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Glowworm Motel offers a serene escape with its beautiful garden and laundry facilities. Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and take advantage of free self parking.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (6)

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
$65 nightly
The total price is $75
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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

Studio, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki, 3977

What's nearby

  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Caveworld - 6 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Kiwi House Native Bird Park - 7 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 7 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 7 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fat Kiwi Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Glowworm Motel

At Glowworm Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator (single level property)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from November 01 to March 31

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Glowworm Motel Hangatiki
Glowworm Motel
Glowworm Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

Does Glowworm Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Glowworm Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Glowworm Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Glowworm Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Glowworm Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Glowworm Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Glowworm Motel and nearby?

Glowworm Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

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Glowworm Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly and helpful owners and the room is very clean.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and have a break
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
brianna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Tania, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Glenn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tonneal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service. Nice information and history given regarding the area and things to do while you are in Waitomo.
Ireen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay. Perfect location for glowworm caves. Flexibility given for late check in, easy to contact.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Delwynn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect accommodation to see glow worms (and hedgehogs).
Kara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff gave us detailed information about the area, which made our trip more enjoyable. The motel had everything we needed.
Ken, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely warm welcome. Lots of information given about the caves and walks. Room was great with everything we needed.
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location , ease of getting to Caves and main highway
Martin A, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant helpful management. Extremely clean and spacious room. Great bedding and comfy beds. Great location.
Cherith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Irene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Doreen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very comfortable stay. Our twin room was spacious and bed comfy. Chris was very helpful in advising us of things to do around the area. Short drive to cafes and Waitomo Homestead.
Room 6
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient for me in the circumstances. Chris was very friendly and welcoming.
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lady who checked me in was very nice, room was comfortable but there was a bit of road noise during the night.
Sinead, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Catherine, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Nathan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The owners were very friendly .. Merci
PASCAL, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Marcelo, 1-night trip