Abseil Inn

The owners were so welcoming and friendly that we felt comfortable from the very first second. It almost felt like visiting family. The breakfast was awesome, especially the eggs were very delicious. Also they did a honey tasting with us, which was great! We can totally recommend it!

The host were very accommodating and very cheerful. The room/bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was very enjoyable. We do recommend to everyone. We would definitely come back again.

Stunning views, excellent location for all Waitomo Cave activities and lovely friend hosts, Helen & John.

早餐非常豐盛，房東夫婦很熱情，我們住的非常愉快😃

Wonderful location, wonderful owners

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Closed to glow worm caves, quiet location

None.

Cafards et araignées dans la chambre, insonorisation inexistante et petit déjeuner au minimum

Location overlooking Waitomo and ease of access to the caves and entertaining host.

Extremely tired decor. Think grandmothers house 50 years ago. Sudden loss of hot water for showers in the morning due to gas bottle running out unexpectedly. Also no hairdryer.

Everything is very beautiful and cozy, breakfast is excellent

The bed was so comfy, the shower water pressure was exceptional. Breakfast was delicious. And Helen was very welcoming.

NIL

Great location for the caves, really good breakfast in the morning,

Everything, it was quiet in a perfect location and John and Helen couldn’t do enough for us to make us feel welcome

Nothing, everything was lovely

Location was great. Lots of choices for breakfast including hot cooked breakfasts. 😊Comfortable bed. Helpful hosts.

There was old bed frames with netting above the bed that looked good the only thing with that some moths and bugs do happen to get stuck in it.

Excellent breakfast, very friendly and informative hosts, and very convenient location for the Waitomo Caves.

Vi måste säga att allt var toppen , men den värme man får från Hellen och John är otroligt !

Värdarna och lägget .

Very nice B&B accommodation the owner were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. For dinner it was a short drive to the village pub the food was good and the beer cold

The mattress a bit too soft for me

The location is truly beautiful. Close to the cave.

We arrived a bit early and were greeted rather coldly. Furthermore, the offer doesn't mention that the entrance is very steep and narrow. It's impossible to see if you'll hit anything. Overall, it's very dangerous. This meant we didn't show up at the hotel for the second time (this time during check-in hours).

Nicely situated, good views, comfortable large rooms Hosted by quirky but very sympathetic husband and wife team Good varied breakfast

All good but if you are not interested in the caves, there is nothing in Waitomo

Top place, best breakfast on our three weeks trip. Super friendly hosts. Beds and breakfast were outstanding. Ideally located for the caves and more.

Nothing

Wonderful location and great hosts. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was fantastic. John and Helen were lovely, we really enjoyed Helen’s stories and John’s guided tour round the honey selection!

I have said this exceeded expectations because our expectations were reduced by the wording of the booking emails which seemed to warn us that it may not be the right location for us, in which case we should cancel! I would urge people not to be put off by this, having met John and Helen I can assure everyone that they are hugely welcoming and great hosts.

Lovely bed and breakfast up above the town of Waitomo. Host provided a delicious breakfast and had nice courtyard and porch.

The large room key 🤪

Het had een goede ligging mbt het bezoeken vd caves.

Geen zitgelegenheid op je eigen kamer. Alleen je bed.

Everything, from the warm welcome to saying goodbye. Helen and John were great hosts, lovely chatty people. We stayed in the swamp room. Really well presented. Loved the decor. Spacious room and big bathroom with a bath as well as a shower. Nice to be able to sit out on the deck just outside the room. All rooms are off one corridor, so you can’t get lost to the breakfast room and lounge. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of choice. We had some lovely fruit. John will provide a full run down on the honey choices. If you like honey you will be in for a treat. We totally recommend a stay here, you won’t be disappointed.

Nothing, not even the drive!

The accommodation was very clean and the owners were very accommodating.

Nothing.

los anfitriones son muy majos y el desayuno es increíblemente bueno. las vistas de la zona de waitomo espectaculares.

habitacion un poco fría,

What a treat to have been able to stay at this bed and breakfast. The hosts are darling and will take good care of you. Breakfast was beyond our expectations and we even got a honey tasting, which was informative, delicious and fun. I will stay here again. A highlight to our trip.

John und Helen waren wunderbare Gastgeber

John and Helen are excellent hosts, very passionate about what they do and life in general. It's an infectious energy that makes you enjoy your stay more. Also a fan of breakfast in the lounge. Not just because the french toast is perfect, but because of the setup. Normally I'm quite introverted and my partner carries most of the conversation with strangers, but this occasion it was nice to share a table with the other guests and split bread about our lives.

The driveway is a little tough! But that's a problem with nature, not the inn.

Had a delightful time. Owners were kind and breakfast was amazing. Loved all the various honeys to try.

It was great! Nothing we didn’t like

Great location and fun hosts

very clean but newer bedding and towels would have been appreciated

Świetna lokalizacja- blisko do jaskiń. Cudowni właściciele.

Helen and John are lovely . Very friendly and a warm welcoming couple. Nice easy parking and the room was super clean and bed comfortable. Heaps of choice for the included breakfast and servings were generous. Definitely recommend for an overnighting stay in the area . Less than five minutes drive to caves and even less to couple of options to grab dinner .

The location is great. The rooms are cozy. The common area is well appointed. And the hosts were the best part of the place. The breakfast was amazing and there was tea and coffee arrangements at all times. Definite must stay.

These are not real negatives because the hosts were upfront about it. But still good to know. The bathroom in some of the rooms are small and the bedrooms don't have much furniture - but the host was clear about it upfront and so we were prepared about it.

The owners are very friendly!

It is a very comfy and familiar place. Everything is quite efficient, very close to the waitomo caves. Breakfast is excellent. The host also prepared a honey tasting for us in the morning.

NOTHING GOOD

Such a cool and lovely place. First you will receive the best booking confirmation ever. Very, very clear and honest. The rooms are unique and you feel everything was selected carefully. The "livingroom" is cozy and has all you need. Walls are not very thick, so if you are sensitiv, bring ear plugs. Sitting on the porch after a long ride was super relaxing and you feel fully immersed by nature. Make sure you plan enough time for breakfast. This is sensational. We unfortunately had booked an early gloworm cave tour and had to rush and I still feel so unpolite. The hosts make a great breakfast with some special food and ingrediences. I wish I had more time to taste all the ~ 10 different honeys that were offered and introdeced one by one. You even get recommendations for places to see on your trip (ice cream place in Pokeno!). So all in all a wonderful and highly recommended stay.

Unterkunft mit sehr viel Liebe gestaltet.

Sehr kleine Zimmer.

Lovely location with a great view over the local countryside. Helen & John looked after us well and provided a great breakfast.

The approach ramp to the house is exceptionally steep and needs careful negotiation.

Excellent location for Glow Worm Cave trips, fabulous hosts, and amazing breakfast, John is a honey expert and so many to choose from at Breakfast.

Drive up to property is steep...but we like a challenge!

Très bon emplacement à 2 pas des grottes et des restaurants, notamment le Huhu, très correct. Le petit déjeuner est varié et copieux. Accueil sympathique.

Les chambres sont grandes mais pas immenses, salle de bain un peu vieillote.

Excellent find. Brilliant, friendly, chatty hosts with a wealth of information. Gorgeous setting and a fabulous breakfast…you will never have more different types of honey to choose from than here !

Dit was werkelijk een paradijs op aarde. Wat een adembenemend uitzicht! Alles was bijzonder schoon en het ontbijt was verrukkelijk. De eigenaren zijn ontzettend lief en hebben duidelijk hart voor hun zaak. We voelden ons er helemaal welkom en zullen deze plek zeker aanraden aan iedereen die van rust, schoonheid en gastvrijheid houdt

Man fühlte sich sofort wohl. Es war ein herzlicher Kontakt. Eine liebevolle und individuelle Einrichtung. Wir hatten das Gefühl, Helen und John machen es mit Begeisterung. In unserer vier wöchigen Neuseeland Reise wird die Unterkunft wohl kaum zu toppen sein. Harry und Regia

La amabilidad de los propietarios. Parece que vas a ver a la familia. La cantidad de mieles que te ofrecen. La tertulia con los demás huéspedes.

sehr nette gastgeber, gesundes, reichhaltiges frühstück

das bett ein bisschen zu klein (queensize)

The hosts of Abseil Inn are sincere in sharing their life experiences and warmly welcome every guest. You can also meet travelers from different countries and share travel experiences and knowledge.

Great location, good and spacious room, even our suitecases had a warm bed 😎, good breakfast and very friendly people, Ellen and John

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Outstanding breakfast, great variety and excellent quality. Location was perfect. House was very clean. Hosts were friendly, knowledgable and extremely welcoming.

Sehr freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Tolle Atmosphäre mit Liebe zum Detail

L’accueil, la décoration de la chambre, très originale et, par dessus tout, le petit déjeuner, merveilleux !

Quirky styling in rooms

carpet/rug on floor near bed

We stayed in the swamp room and loved it very comfortable &cosy .The hosts were such lovely people helpful and friendly.Breakfast was wonderful in the lovely light lounge.Tea/coffee on tap and drinks to buy .we would recommend

Nothing loved it

The owners Helen and John were lovely and super friendly, the room was very comfortable and we had a lovely stay. Breakfast was delicious (we both had the French toast and bacon but there were lots of options).

Short drive to caves

Absence of basic and expected facilities including dated bathroom and tired bedding. I confess we should have heeded the owners warnings.

Helen was a lovely host, made great breakfast and kept us warm and comfortable. Made Abseil Inn a home for us for two nights. Beer and wine available for a very reasonable price and made our evenings fun and enjoyable.

Nothing really—just caution that the road up to the house is steep but nothing a car can’t handle

Loved the hosts! John and Helen were absolutely delightful, wonderful, and informative. Breakfast, including the honey tasting, was very good and generous. Comfortable and clean room (and quiet). Great location - easy walk to places to eat, and a quick car ride to glow worm caves. Highly recommend. Wish we stayed more than one night - pretty area and really enjoyed Helen and John. Hope to come back.

That we only stayed one night.

Close to where we wanted to be, clean

The towels were hard

A very welcoming and cosy atmosphere with a lovely host and a delicious breakfast in the morning! Would highly recommend to anyone staying in the area.

Helen is a delightful host. Breakfast was wonderful. Location is walkable to local eateries, all three of them 😎 Village is centered around the caves and this is a very welcoming inn for a caving/gloworm visitor.

Great full breakfast in the morning. Relaxing and quiet environment. Close to Waitomo Caves.

Unique experience with friendly hosts and amazing breakfast

Bed was a bit hard and it wasn't the smoothest stays. Couple of things : pay by phone is not supported so physical credit card is a must also the driveway is way too steep. Overall lovely place

Very handy location; simple and cosy.

Walking back up the long, steep driveway after dinner in the village.

We loved the generosity and hospitality from John and Helen. The bed was extremely comfy and the french toast breakfast was delicious! We both liked the location, but the driveway was crazy steep (and we were on foot!). I highly recommend Abseil Inn for anyone, especially couples. The view was fantastic too

There really wasn’t anything we didn’t like! We only wish we could have access to a tap for our drink bottles though.

Yummy breakfast friendly and helpful hosts.

Breakfast omelette was fantastic. The choice of honey was incredible.

Excellent breakfast and super nice hosts!

John and Helene hit it out of the park as far as being wonderful hosts: lovely and personable. They made us feel right at home. A delicious breakfast was a bonus. Great location for the Waitomo glow worm cave tours.

I wish we had stayed longer than one night...a great launching pad for some beautiful hikes.

Hosts were congenial. We had several choices of a hot breakfast.

We thought we had asked for a different room, which would have been bigger and brighter

The breakfast was delicious, and the hosts were super friendly and thoughtful!

John and Helen were excellent and welcoming hosts. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious! We were able to get checked in between our morning and afternoon cave tours and had a lovely stay! This was the only B&B we stayed at in New Zealand but we loved it!

Loved the homey feel of this accommodation. Great location, just minutes from the Caves. Breakfast was lovely. Thank you John and Helen for such a memorable stay

What a fun place! The owners meet you with a warm welcome and a story. The location is excellent and breakfast was exceptional.

The owners warn you in advance about their steep driveway and they are accurate.

Location and host

Lovely hosts and beautiful breakfasts. Themed rooms were a special touch.

Very well situated for us to explore the Glow Worm caves. Helen, the host, was very warm and welcoming! She showed us all the facilities that were available to us. Breakfast was included, so we didn’t have to search for a cafe in the morning.

Steep climb to the property. We took the car to the caves! Younger guests would not have found it an issue!

John and Helen were great hosts and made us very welcome. The breakfast was fabulous. The room was comfortable and spotlessly clean. It’s a quirky place but everything you need to know is on the website. Very convenient for the Waitomo Caves.