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Glowworm Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Hangatiki

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Studio, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Microwave, electric kettle, toaster
Balcony
Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

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

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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

Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki, 3977

What's nearby

  • Opapake Pa - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Caveworld - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

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

When you stay 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.

Languages

English

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
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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

Fees & policies

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

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

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

Perfect accommodation to see glow worms (and hedgehogs).
Kara, 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

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

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Andrea, 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

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

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 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
Hartmut, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Had a pool, which in the 30deg heat was awesome. Chris was great too. Very personable. Cheers
Pamela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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 :)
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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)

8/10 Very good

CHAEYUN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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2-night trip