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Our top choices for Aranui Cave hotels

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and a refrigerator, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A wooden staircase surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants, leading to a building with a brick wall.

A cozy room with a beige sofa, a small round table, and a chair. There's a window with curtains, a framed photo on the wall, and an air conditioning unit above.

A residential area with a prominent white house featuring a unique conical roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding road.

1. Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

2.8 km from Aranui Cave

United States

Pedro

￥13,439

￥15,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by white chairs and a fenced playground area.

A wooden swing set with tire swings in a park area with a gravel ground, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.

A single-story, white building with a covered porch and a small front yard.

2. Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

2.8 km from Aranui Cave

Australia

Rochelle

￥10,631

￥12,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, a red building with windows, and a wooden fence.

A spacious room with a curved reception desk, multiple tables and chairs, and an exit door.

A cozy room with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.

A red building with a white roof, surrounded by trees and a paved path.

3. Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

2.6 km from Aranui Cave

Australia

Lynette

￥7,431

￥8,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A wooden table set outdoors with chairs, potted plants, and a bottle of wine.

A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and plates, overlooking a landscaped garden.

A large house with a spacious garden, a greenhouse, and a driveway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

4. Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

10.2 km from Aranui Cave

United States

Petal

￥9,133

￥10,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

Two blue armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wall-mounted light, and a wooden table in a room with beige walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, wooden paneling on the walls, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf above holding dishes and a kettle.

5. Waitomo Lodge

9.4 km from Aranui Cave

Australia

Shamaram

￥12,366

￥14,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A rustic stone archway framing a lush garden with a sunset view.

A rural village with thatched-roof cottages, a pond, and a stone bridge.

A patio area with a table and chairs, a white wall with a lattice design, and a large hydrangea bush with white and blue flowers.

A playground with a slide, a climbing structure, and a wooden swing set.

6. Palm Court Motel

14 km from Aranui Cave

Australia

Karen

￥12,645

￥14,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and large windows with curtains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with large windows offering a view of a forested area.

7. Woodlyn Park

3.7 km from Aranui Cave

United States

Binglin

￥18,256

￥20,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A swimming pool with a curved glass enclosure, a man kneeling by the pool, and a blue sky visible through the structure.

A compact kitchen with a central island, a microwave, a toaster, and a refrigerator.

A single-story building with a green roof and a porch with benches.

A reception area with a sign, a building with a green roof, and a pathway leading to the building.

8. Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park

14.5 km from Aranui Cave

New Zealand

Timothy

￥9,807

￥11,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Aranui Cave

Property	Star rating	Guest rating	Breakfast included	Pool	Spa	Pet friendly	WiFi included
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 504 reviews	View
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park	9.2 Wonderful 326 reviews	View
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka	8.8 Excellent 285 reviews	View
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B	9.2 Wonderful 451 reviews	View
Waitomo Lodge	9.0 Wonderful 299 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Aranui Cave

A modern house with a covered porch, a number '9' sign, and a small outdoor seating area with chairs and a table.

A swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by white chairs and a fenced playground area.

A wooden swing set with tire swings in a park area with a gravel ground, surrounded by greenery and a pathway.

A single-story, white building with a covered porch and a small front yard.

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Caves

￥10,631

￥12,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A rustic building with a red roof, a wooden pergola, and a gravel pathway leading to the entrance.

A dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and large windows with curtains.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with large windows offering a view of a forested area.

Woodlyn Park

Waitomo Caves

￥18,256

￥20,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A Hobbiton-themed park with a Hobbiton house, a pond, and a grassy hill with trees.

A rustic stone bridge with arches, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

A building with circular windows and a gravel pathway.

A room with bunk beds, a wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling light.

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Waitomo

￥22,442

￥28,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor deck with a wooden railing.

Two blue armchairs with patterned cushions, a small wall-mounted light, and a wooden table in a room with beige walls.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, wooden paneling on the walls, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a wooden shelf above holding dishes and a kettle.

Waitomo Lodge

Te Kuiti

￥12,366

￥14,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel driveway.

A swimming pool with people in the water and a table with an umbrella in the background.

A small, single-story building with a covered porch, a sliding glass door, and a small patio area with a table and chairs.

Glowworm Motel

Hangatiki

￥9,336

￥10,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern house with a patio, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding hills.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a mirror.

A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a window with a view of a landscape and a rainbow, and a wooden floor.

A bottle of wine and a glass on a table with a view of a landscape.

Sunrise, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath

Hangatiki

￥18,851

￥24,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A wooden table set outdoors with chairs, potted plants, and a bottle of wine.

A dining table set with bowls, glasses, and plates, overlooking a landscaped garden.

A large house with a spacious garden, a greenhouse, and a driveway.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Otorohanga

￥9,133

￥10,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A modern building with a patio area featuring a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of a hillside.

A bunk bed with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a window with a view of a landscape and a rainbow, and a wooden floor.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, and a mirror.

A modern interior with a sofa, bar stools, a kitchen area, and large sliding glass doors offering a scenic view.

Sunset, 2 Bed W/outdoor Bath

Hangatiki

￥18,851

￥24,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Top Aranui Cave Hotel Reviews

Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

8/10 Good

"El hotel es muy lindo"

Te Tiro Accommodation

Te Tiro Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"The views are absolutely incredible! Angus was a lovely host, and we had the best time with the tour he suggested. My daughter and I loved seeing the glow worms in the grotto on the property! Fantastic time there!"

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Small and cozy place. Very helpful staffs who went out of their way to help!"

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, convenient yet charming location."

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, perfect location for waitomo area and very comfy beds!!!"

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Convenient stress free stay"

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

8/10 Good

"cute place. was able to check in at 12 which was really handy. good communication from host. easy. quiet place. pretty area. our son enjoyed the novelty factor. comfy queen bed. had tea coffee milk provided which was welcomed :). shower had very good pressure. very good for the price!"

Glowworm Motel

Glowworm Motel

8/10 Good

"i liked that it was close to where i wanted to go, basic but nice"

Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park

8/10 Good

"Very cool place!"

Other attractions near Aranui Cave

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

9.6/10 (358 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Aranui Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Aranui Cave during your travels in Waitomo Caves. Visit the spas in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ruakuri Cave

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ruakuri Cave during your travels in Waitomo Caves. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Caveworld

9.2/10 (19 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caveworld during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre

Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre is just one of the places to see in Waitomo Caves, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas in this quaint area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Woodlyn Park

8.4/10 (30 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Woodlyn Park, a lovely green space in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Opapake Pa

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Waitomo Caves when you take a trip to Opapake Pa. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Te Kuiti when you spend time at Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Aranui Cave?

Aranui Cave is located in a welcoming area of Waitomo Caves known for its array of dining options. You'll find 16 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Aranui Cave?

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Aranui Cave. Other good options within 5 miles include Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge and Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Aranui Cave?

Expedia has 16 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Aranui Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Aranui Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Aranui Cave.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Aranui Cave?

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