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Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property
Unwind in nature’s beauty then dive into fun activities nearby.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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Seasonal outdoor pool
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Balcony
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
Studio, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 5 Single Beds

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Studio, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchenette

Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki, 3977

What's nearby

  • Caveworld - 7 min drive
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 7 min drive
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 7 min drive
  • Woodlyn Park - 8 min drive
  • Aranui Cave - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Thirsty Weta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Tandoor Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Glowworm Motel

Motel near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Glowworm Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Microwaves, toasters and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 November to 31 March

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Glowworm Motel Hangatiki
Glowworm Motel
Glowworm Hangatiki

Frequently asked questions

Does Glowworm Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Glowworm Motel?

As of 30 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glowworm Motel on 28 Feb 2025 start from AU$113.5, 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.

Is Glowworm Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Glowworm Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Glowworm Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Glowworm Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glowworm Motel located?

Situated in Hangatiki, this motel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Opapake Pa, Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Woodlyn Park and Ed Hillary Walkway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Glowworm Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 131 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 131 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Delwynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled 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

Hartmut, Wiesbaden

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, nice shower, all clean and well maintained. Exceptionally friendly reception with valuable hints on glow worm experience just on a nearby bush walk and on coastal route south. So helpful and welcoming!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man who checked us in was very nice. Took the time to tell us where the glow worm cabes were and gave a map how to get there. Brought us milk for coffee and helped with the washing facilities. Would reccomend :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent size room with mini kitchenette. Owner was super helpful and friendly. Quiet and green space, just off Hwy 3 heading toward the caves. So a great spot for a night if you're exploring the caves. I knocked a point off for the terrible shower (very weak pressure at a comfortable temperature, an old version of the model where the on and hot/cold are built into the shower head, awful design)

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner met us at check in and spent time answering all our queries about road conditions, places to eat and laundry facilities. He was so friendly & helpful. Our son had a great swim in the pool & loved it! The summer weather has been terrible in this area so the garden looks a bit wild, however the room was clean & comfortable & met the requirements of our stay. The motel is very convenient to the main highway, Waitomo, Te Kuiti & Otorohonga.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant helpful management. Extremely clean and spacious room. Great bedding and comfy beds. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Perfect location for glowworm caves. Flexibility given for late check in, easy to contact.