Kiwipaka Waitomo

Waitomo · New Zealand

Kiwipaka Waitomo

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58% SHIT
Low confidence 36 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ♿ Wheelchair Friendly 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (12)
Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Free WiFi Hot Showers Meals Available

Prices

Dorms $20 / night
Privates $119 / night

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Recent reviews

England MALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely little hostel just near the Waitomo glowworm caves. Location is great as right near a local pub and only a 15 minute drive to a nearby cafe, the property was clean and the staff were very helpful!

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Great location. Great, helpful Staff. Comfortable rooms. Vast range of kitchen facilities.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Had an amazing time! Lovely spacious rooms in the dorm and great facilities. The view from the kitchen / living room is wonderful and the people were so nice. One of the best hostels I've ever been in!!

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely people here, went out of their way to drive me to the glow worm caves.

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Das Hostel ist super. Das Personal ist mega freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sie geben einem allerlei Tips, um Waitomo richtig zu genießen.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Super friendly and helpful staff. Walking distance to the glow worm caves. Big kitchen and loads of facilities

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 60%

I stayed for two nights in a two-bed dorm and ended up having the room all to myself – such a lovely surprise. Lisa, one of the owners, gave me a map of the area which was incredibly helpful and made planning so much easier.The bathrooms and toilets were very clean, a towel was provided (always appreciated!), and the location is perfect for visiting the caves – just a few minutes’ drive away.There’s also a restaurant/pub right behind Kiwipaka with affordable food and drinks, plus a few m...

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Dec 15, 2025 Atm 100%

The owners were the nicest people. Everything was clean. There was much space to chill inside and outside. The vibe was great. Just remember to buy some groceries beforehand because the one store doesnt have much.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Dec 2, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff is very kind and the place is so relaxing, it was a really good hostel, I will come back!

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Scotland FEMALE 25-30 Nov 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Staff were so so lovely. This review is overdue. Had a tour to go see the glow worms and didn’t have a car so the receptionist offered to drive me there. Couldn’t have been more grateful. would fully recommend staying here. Nice and clean and the staff members in general even if I hadn’t been given the lift were so lovely.

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England FEMALE 18-24 May 3, 2025 Atm 60%

i loved my stay here! it was quite quiet due to the time of year i was travelling but it was a lovely place and staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.

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France MALE Mar 23, 2025 Atm 100%

A FRIENDLY , NICE AND GENEROUS PLACE TO STAY AT. EVERYTHING WAS VERY PERFECT. THANK YOU .

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Scotland MALE Feb 24, 2025 Atm 60%

Nice hostel in a very quiet village.

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New Zealand MALE Feb 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Excellent location and venue would recommend it

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Dec 20, 2024 Atm 60%

Owners were really friendly and the place itself is also nice! Beds are very comfy, kitchen is well-equiped, nice place to sit outside, and bathrooms are also well maintained. Only downside was that there aren't many people visiting this hostel, so if you're looking for a peace and quiet this is a very good place, but not so much if you want to meet other people

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Germany MALE 25-30 Dec 19, 2024 Atm 40%

Would recommend to stay there! Room is small, but got a private room since only a few people stayed there. Was alone on the whole floor. Facilities were clean, room overall acceptable.

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Canada FEMALE Dec 16, 2024 Atm 100%

Simple and clean. There were fresh towels and a han soap dispenser in the bathroom. The beds were comfy. The kettle and coffee or tea were nice. Some suggestions would be to have more than one spoon and some dish soap and towel.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 8, 2024 Atm 80%

We had a nice stay here whilst at the glowworm caves. There was hardly anyone at the hostel when we visited so had loads of space. Huge kitchen and dining area. Would recommend

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England FEMALE 18-24 Dec 2, 2024 Atm 40%

I was almost the only person staying there so there was no atmosphere but my stay was otherwise fantastic! Ample parking, dorm room to myself, large kitchen/living room. Great place to reset for a night.

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France FEMALE Nov 16, 2024 Atm 100%

Nous avons réservé à la dernière minute et avons été très bien accueilli. Hôte charmant , cadre idéal . Emplacement en pleine nature . Chambre et sanitaires très propres Cuisine très fonctionnelle et très bien équipée Un sans faute . Très bon rapport qualité prix

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