Waitomo Retreat

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.4
  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Waitomo Retreat in Hangatiki offers a holiday home with a kitchenette, balcony, patio, and private bathroom. Guests enjoy garden and mountain views, a sofa bed, and a work desk. Modern Amenities: The property features free WiFi, an open-air bath, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Outdoor Spaces: An outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities provide ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Local Attractions: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are 6.2 mi away, and Hamilton Airport is 34 mi from the property. Guests appreciate the host, convenient nature trip, and scenic location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Katherine
United States United States
“Locations was beautiful and the host was very responsive to questions. Also we loved the eggs left in the kitchen for us.”
Henry
United States United States
“Just 15 minutes away from R- caves. Self contained unit, very quiet. Complementary bread milk eggs very nice touch. Great/ simple self check-in instructions.”
Hung-hsin
Australia Australia
“We had a wonderful stay here with our family. The scenery is absolutely beautiful — we could enjoy both sunrise and sunset, and there were cows grazing around the property, which made the experience feel very peaceful and close to nature. There...”
Hobson
New Zealand New Zealand
“Hi Lucas, The stay really suited us – close to the caves and a lovely place to sit back and enjoy a beer or wine while looking out over the rolling hills and farmland as the sun set after a long day. It also had a genuinely secure feel, which...”
Natalie
Australia Australia
“Perfect location for visiting the Waitomo Caves. Peaceful rural setting, cute property, beautiful views, and bread and eggs in the fridge for breakfast!”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Convenient to glowworm caves and town. It is a tiny space but clean and comfortable.”
Cindy
Canada Canada
“I really loved the location. Right on the farm. The baby lamb and mama were entertaining. Waking up and seeing the baby lamb on our deck was a treat.”
Stephanie
United States United States
“We had bread, milk and fresh eggs from the farm in the refrigerator when we arrived!”
Celine
United States United States
“Great location if you’re planning to visit the Waitomo Glowworm caves. The view in the morning was also beautiful.”
Timothy
United States United States
“The host left some breakfast food in addition to tea and coffee which was nice. Great that it was green and off the grid”

Managed by Waitomo Retreat

Company review score: 9.4Based on 273 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our story started with a thought of providing a unique experience and accommodation in our beautiful community Waitomo. The idea sparked by one of our amazing friend to take advantage of our beautiful land and give you the opportunity to get away from the busy city life style and rewind back into nature. We hope all of our guests take advantage of what Waitomo Retreat has to offer and enjoy their stay with us.

Property info

We have 2 Units available. Our Sunrise unit is located on the upper side of the hill and our Sunset unit is located on the lower side of the hill. If you're looking to get away from all the noise and rewind back to nature then this is the place for you. We have designed your stay so you can enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning out on the deck. Enjoy your lunch & dinner with our outdoor dinning and BBQ. And best of all, relax and enjoy a glass of wine in our outdoor bath with spring water and your choice of bath bomb! Our units are completely environmental friendly with Solar and Battery operated. Fresh natural spring water and utilisation of gas for hot water and heating.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Waitomo Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

(The units are designed uniquely for maximum of 4 people)

Please inform Waitomo Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 09:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to NZD 350 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Waitomo Retreat