Kākāmōria
Kākāmōria, Hangatiki Roundabout, Hangatiki 3977, New Zealand- Site
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Tranquil Countryside Escape
Nestled in rural countryside, Glow Worms Motel offers a serene retreat with an outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, and a children’s swing set.
Convenient Location
Located just 6 minutes from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Waitomo Adventure Centre, Glow Worms Motel Te Kuiti provides easy access to popular attractions.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each self-contained room boasts a kitchenette, electric blankets, and free Wi-Fi, ensuring a cozy stay.
Experience relaxation and adventure all in one place at Glow Worms Motel. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 6 guests
6 adults · 5 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
56 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 7 guests
7 adults · 6 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
70 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Wonderfull staff
Damp room and the constant loud truck noises all night
Everything. Especially the person at the reception. Such a nice friendly person. She even helped to print maps for me. Gave a bottle of fresh cow milk.
Nothing
Pool, friendly staff, good location.
Very hot, fans cannot keep up.
Great hints from lady host to head into Otorohanga for roast meat restaurant takeaway. Tenderest lamb ever. Lovely lady owner.
A true blast from the past. Beautifully clean units and functional. Peacefull, and no street lights shining through the windows
Bed was a touch hard for our liking, but the peacefullness made up for that
It's cozy, ideal for small family like us. Feels like home.
None
Good value for what we paid, will stay again
The proprietor was really friendly and gave excellent advice of place’s to go, which we did. The Marokopa Falls are definitely worth going to. Out of three places we stayed this was the only one that fridge worked properly.
More comfy outdoor chairs.
The location was handy to everything
The unit lacked cleanliness and the shower water pressure was non existent. We had no replacement of coffee or sugar
It was good our family liked it
Near gloworm caves
The room itself was clean and well maintained and adequately appointed. However outside the unit was very untidy and we felt anxious driving up and going to the office because of the outside appearance particularly entrance and yard.
We were relieved to find the unit clean and adequate for our one night stay.
Everything we could need was there including a small bottle of milk for our coffee/tea. Absolutely immaculate. We arrived late and we had a notice which was our room, name on the door, and everything ready. Full kitchen made us wish we could stay longer.
Leaving
Host was lovely, so helpful and informative about the area. Room a bit dated but clean and comfortable, amenities all included, great for one night stay to see the Glow worms 🪱
A little noisy being pretty close to main hway, trucks start very early. Ear plugs worked a treat
Piccola area attrezzata a cucina perfetta per la colazione. Personale gentile che ci ha dato ottimi consigli per visitare la zona e per trovare strutture per la cena
Very spacious & staff were amazing
Can’t think of anything
Not fancy but clean and affordable.
Humidity made the carpet feel damp.
Proprietor was very friendly.. Rooms clean.
Difficult to find. Not close to the glow worm caves. Very dated. Couldn't find the pool. Not able to walk to any other facilities
A beautifully located motel near the glowworm caves. The welcome was very warm and the room was spacious and clean. The kitchen was well equipped.
The room was poorly insulated, so it was a bit cold.
The location is perfect and the staff even better
Bon accueil
Vieillot
The location was good, the manager was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. The room was clean, but a little dated.
The manager was very welcoming and helpful with telling us about all the activities that were near by and provided a map. He told us all able the free natural wonders that we could drive to: the natural brigde, a cave and a bush walk, which we loved. Also he gave us excellent recommendations for food places in the area. The unit was clean, bed was comfortable and the unit had all we needed. There was a laundry which would have been good if we stayed longer.
Shower had great water pressure but took a while to get hot.
The motel grounds were all over grown. No air con or even a fan for heat. Couldn't find a pool. We left and did not stay. Great for back Packers
The location was good for visiting the caves.
The room was quite warm when we checked in and there was only a fan to cool it down. Also, it was very near the highway and the road noise continued all night.
Kitchen was well equipped. Good location for visiting the area. Good facilities for cooking and washing.
Would be good to have block out curtains.
Nice room, friendly stuff, kitchen, bathroom,TV, parking space, 7 minutes from cave by car
You can hear the higway.
Convenient for the Glow worm caves. Comfortable clean accommodation. Good parking near room. Well appointed kitchen area. Chris had wonderful local knowledge which helped us make the most of our stay. Even the dark sky star gazing
The very warm and enthusiastic welcome from Chris. Lots of information about local attractions.
It was perfect for our one night stopover.
Great service, great location, lots of space
Noise of trucks gearing down and gearing up as they maneuver the traffic circle.
Clean basic family accommodation, value for money not far from Glow worm caves, kids enjoyed the pool.
Property is conveniently located just up the road from the well known Waitomo glow worm caves, perfect if you’re looking for a place to stay a night or two around visiting the caves. What stood out the most was the owners amazing service! Upon arrival we were given the full run down on the area, including recommendations on places to eat, additional inside knowledge and guidance around extra places to visit and explore for no cost outside of the paid tours on offer
Very clean the beds were very comfortable and the linen was crisp and clean
Bit tired and dated
Location was great many thanks for suggesting the scenic route to New Plymouth
There was everything we needed. Nice staff, parking space, close to the main attraction:-)
글로우웜을 보러 가기에 좋은 위치에 있습니다. 호텔의 연식이 조금 있지만 잘 관리되고 깨끗했어요. 체크인할 때 호텔주인분이 동굴 주변으로 가볼 수 있는 곳들을 자세히 알려주셔서 여행에 무척 도움이 되었습니다.
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We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The accommodation was clean, tidy, and comfortable.
The motel was in a great location for hiking in the local area.
A little bit old, but that didn't actually bother me.
L accueil, l appartement et ses équipements le rapport qualité/prix
On entend un peu la route le matin
위치가 아주 좋아요. 글로우 웜 동굴가기 위한 최적의 장소. 근처에서 간단히 쇼핑해서 숙소에서 먹으면 좋아요.
An old motel but well looked after inside and clean. The family room was exceptional with a bedroom with 4 beds in addition to double bed in large main living area.
Not many places for a morning run. Other than that - all was great.
Very clean and comfortable for 1 nights stay
Everything was fine
Close to the waitomo glow worm tours. Owner was so lovely and friendly. Gave us a map and plenty of recommendations for places during our stay. Good room size for all our family.
I have no negative feedback about this stay.
Close to everything we needed, nice small space, staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable. Had everything we needed. Great for a short stay.
Nette Besitzer, großes Zimmer, süße Katze
Bisschen runtergekommen aber alles im Rahmen
Sehr viel Platz im Familienzimmer
Manchmal hat man die vorbeifahrenden Lastwagen laut wahrgenommen
Quite and very clean
Signage for the office was hard to find but service was very good and helpful
The location was ideal for our visit. The price suited our budget. It was quiet, comfortable and had what we expected for a stay.
We stayed just overnight. There is nothing I did not like.
The reception was super friendly and helpful. The location was great as we wanted to do a cave tour.
It was clean but could be a bit cleaner. There was some spider web around which was really fine
Rooms were clean and tidy.
This hotel is basic and nice and clean. Had everything we needed in our kitchenette.
It’s well worn.
Enjoyed my stay there nice place close to everything. would happily stay there again for a break away with partner or family
The motel is close the glow worm caves
The noise from the highway disturbed our sleep the entire night. When the trucks drive past, the room shakes ever so slightly.
Very clean room with large bathroom and separate kitchen area. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Excellent laundry facilities. It’s an older property and looks a bit run down, but inside is well maintained and clean. Convenient for Waitomo cave attractions provided you have a car.
Might be a bit noisy because it’s near a highway.
Bare bones but comfy and close to caves. Owner's cats visited us in the morning while we were packing up. That was great.
A few flies/gnats/spiders in the restroom.
I liked the light ginger cat and the chickens
La proximité des grottes
La highway juste à côté du motel est parcourue toute la nuit par des gros camions qui utilisent leur frein moteur, très bruyant, pour ralentir à cause d'un virage. Et l’isolation phonique de la chambre est nulle.
Location to glow worm caves
Old, although it was very clean, it felt old and dirty
It's comfortable, though not particularly new. The host offers free attractions that will stay with you for a long time. It's worth taking advantage of.
The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the ;location was excellent. The hosts were very accommodating and took our late arrival in stride. If I'm ever passing through the area again, I'll definitely look for availability at the Glow Worm Motel.
ロケーション 部屋が広かった
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L'accueil et l'emplacement vis à vis des sites
l'emplacement du motel au dessus d'un rond point d'une grande route très circulante toute la nuit
Good location for the Waitomo Caves. Quite well-equipped kitchen, although very dated and basic. Clean and tidy
Outside spaces were quite scabby and untidy
Place is very convenient. It was very clean and well maintained. The kitchenette was very handy.
The owner is super friendly, he also gave us milk for the morning which was super cute. Easy check in and check out. Room clean, Bed and pillows are comfortable. Location just 5 minutes by car from the caves.
Too much light passing through the curtains
The motel was good value for money for an overnight stay.
it was a little old fashioned and a bit difficult to find.
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Cleanliness
7.5/10Several reviews indicate cleanliness but noted some issues like dirty cutlery and old food in the fridge.
Service
8.5/10The hosts were described as friendly and accommodating, with positive mentions of their helpfulness.
Location
8.5/10Positive feedback on the proximity to attractions, although some noise from the highway was mentioned.
Room Quality
7.5/10While clean, rooms are described as dated and in need of modernization.
Amenities
8/10Good kitchen facilities and laundry options mentioned, but some outdoor spaces were noted as untidy.
Value for Money
8/10Good value for a budget stay; the price aligns with the level of comfort and cleanliness offered.
Food and Beverage
8/10No specific mentions of food services; milk was provided by the owner, adding a nice touch.
Overall Experience
8/10Overall a comfortable stay with some minor issues noted, but generally met expectations.