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Waitomo Retreat has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, set in Hangatiki, 10 km from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home has a picnic area and an open-air bath. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath, shower and free toiletries, while the kitchen features a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. A balcony with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in every unit. At the holiday home, the units come with bed linen and towels. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. Hamilton Airport is 54 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 bunk beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emily
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful views and so good being able to live off grid for a few days. Very clean accommodation with great hosts.
  • Sophie
    Australia Australia
    It is such a cute little house with beautiful views. Milk, bread, and eggs for breakfast were a thoughtful attention. .
  • Anahera
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very nice break for our little whanau, had everything we needed didn’t expect the extras in the fridge so it was a nice touch
  • Karla
    Australia Australia
    Whilst small by design, the place had everything we needed for a nights stay before heading to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves the next day (only 10 mins away). The kids loved their bunk room. Although we didn't need some of it (we were on our last day...
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Newly furnished & tidy, short drive to caves for exploring.
  • W
    Wesley
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Place was excellent. the bath was amazing and everything was so organized. Great veiw too
  • L
    Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Excellent little place - all things needed in one tidy spot. Great to have the back deck.
  • Gabrielle
    Australia Australia
    This was very different to the sort of places we usually stay but found it to be very comfortable and had everything we needed. Bed was smaller than what we are used to but it was comfortable. Was very kind of the hosts to leave us some milk, eggs...
  • Danielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place was lovely, clean and neat. Perfect for our group of 4 as a pit stop along our journey. The host was very attentive and quick to reply to messages. The milk, eggs, bread and drinks left in the fridge for us was an amazing touch.
  • L
    Lucy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great. easy email instructions so we knew what to do.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Waitomo Retreat

Company review score: 9.3Based on 147 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Waitomo Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette

    Bedroom

    • Linen

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Bath
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Sofa
    • Desk

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Sofa bed
    • Clothes rack
    • Mosquito net
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan

    Outdoors

    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Patio
    • Balcony

    Wellness

    • Open-air bath

    Outdoor & View

    • Landmark view
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Miscellaneous

    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Waitomo Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 10:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required 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 and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 09:00.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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

    • Waitomo Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Waitomo Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Open-air bath
    • The prices at Waitomo Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Waitomo Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Waitomo Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Waitomo Retreat is 0.8 miles from the centre of Hangatiki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Waitomo Retreat on this page.

    • Yes, Waitomo Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.