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Glow Worm Motel

1 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Great reception from the friendly owner, studio room we had was clean and unit as a whole was more spacious than I imagined. Heating was a blessing and a real luxury. Overall just exactly what we needed and wanted after a 5 hour exploration of the glow worm caves. Would happily recommend for a peaceful and comfortable nights sleep.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

Large room with separate bath and toilet. Kitchen has microwave, hot plates, fridge. Basic but cheap price and easy to get to caves etc. Only problem is highway noise. Pool was clean when I was here and others were using it. Reasonable value for old style motel.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

Great service and helpful advice from the owners. Rooms are warm and had everything I needed. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I really enjoyed my stay. The rooms had everything one needs and having access to wireless was a real bonus. Only 11 kms to Te Kuiti, 8 kms to Otorohanga, and 8 kms to Waitomo Caves. If... More

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Christchurch
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Stayed 1 night in front unit opposite from main highway. While I could tolerate the traffic noise the street lights shone into the unit and it was hard to sleep. Blackout curtains in these front units would it make it more bearable For the price the units are Ok nothing flash and the motel owner is very helpful. Reasonable base... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We stayed with my Brother & his tribe, we were booked into a family room & a 3 bedder. We asked to change to another family room to give us more space & the manager was happy to do so. The Motel was clean & tidy, not flash but fine for a night or two. The Manager told us of... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

The motel was basic and clean. It's nothing fancy but it's a perfectly fine place to stay if you are visiting the caves. The owner was so nice! He gave us info on where to go at night to get a good view of the glow worms - we would have never know or found this on our own. It... More

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Rotorua, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

My wife & I stayed here beginning of last year & We wouldnt stay here again as it was very dirty & rundown. Worst Motel I have ever stayed in. The owner said he had just cleaned the swimming pool but it had green Slim all over it & leaves in water. Never again. But The owners were Friendly &... More

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Chippenham, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Stayed here one night while visiting the caves. The place is very run down and in real need of some TLC. The apartment we stayed in was relatively clean, but not the standard of cleanliness we'd come to expect in New Zealand. Although not a major deal, the owner had dusted the TV stand or bedside tables in quite a... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

I had an extended break in the area and stayed for the whole duration at Glowworm. Very friendly staff who go out of their way for you (nothing is too much trouble). Room was tidy, clean and warm and had everything I needed for a great stay. Price was very reasonable and is value for money for anyone. I will... More

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Sydney
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The hotel is very very run down and need of a big investment. Also it is on the main highway and can get very noisy. The plus is the owners are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are a good size. For th price it is poor value

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Also Known As:
Glowworm Hotel Waitomo Caves
Address: 1 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Waitomo Caves
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Waitomo Caves
Price range (per night): RM219 - 232
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Affordable accommodation close to the world-famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. 9 fully self-contained ground-floor units, all with full kitchens, serviced daily. ... more   less 
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