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The 10 Best Hostels in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Waitomo Caves

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Located in Waitomo Caves, 2.2 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, JunoHall Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a tennis court. Featuring free shuttle service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The hostel features an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

a little slice of heaven. a little oasis. the pool was a lovely surprise AND THEY HAD PIGLETS

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8.6
Fabulous
413 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Waitomo Homestead Cabins features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Waitomo Caves. Offering a bar, the property is located within 9.1 km of Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Waitomo Caves, like hiking.

Beautiful place, everything you would need the staff were super friendly, we paid for breakfast included and it was amazing and so worth it! Nice common areas to sit and enjoy - beautiful kitchen You can by your tickets for the excursions near by at check in

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7.4
Good
240 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Waitomo Caves

  • Avg. price/night: £72.01
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 958 reviews
    Beautiful guest lodge, lovely couple who run it. Clean, great location
    George
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £72.01
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 958 reviews
    Great location, walking distance to restaurants and caves. Host was extremely helpful. Breakfast was good, lots of choices for this continental breakfast. Beautiful deck for relaxing.
    Karen
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 240 reviews
    Very quiet location near all of the Waitomo area attractions. Enjoyed our breakfast, the ease to travel to the caves, Falls, and Natural Bridge. Felt very safe and gained a good appreciation of the area.
    Jimbo
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £116.17
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 333 reviews
    Great host in a great location. Unique
    Julia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.21
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 413 reviews
    Great location to get to the glow worm caves (about 10 mins away by car) and a nice, chill hostel vibe
    John
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £83.39
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 629 reviews
    Great location. Very clean. Veru helpful managers. Would have loved to stay longer.
    Tammy
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £41.21
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 413 reviews
    Great location and nice rooms, eas, check in and I enjoyed the pool. Felt safe and liked the atmosphere :)
    Lea Sophie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.01
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 958 reviews
    Rich and Lyn were both very accommodating and welcoming. Comfy rooms and a good view of the landscape. Great location for seeing the caves.
    Chris
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £41.21
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 413 reviews
    The hostel is very warm and comfy, very quiet too. The location is perfect for a visit at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. I didn't have any contact with the staff because I arrived late and left early but everything went smoothly. It's very basic but clean and offers everything one can need during a road trip.
    Martina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.01
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 958 reviews
    Really friendly hosts. Great location
    KW2607
    Family with young children