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Te Tiro Accommodation

Cottage in Waitomo Caves with free parking

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May

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970 Te Anga Rd, Waitomo Caves, Waikato, 3988
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Woodlyn Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Aranui Cave
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Luxury Tent, Mountain View, Courtyard Area

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, Mountain View, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Cottage, Mountain View, Garden Area

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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    About the area

    Waitomo Caves

    Located in Waitomo Caves, Te Tiro Accommodation is in a rural area and near a boardwalk. Kawhia Regional Museum & Gallery and Tainui Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Opapake Pa and Maketu Marae. Explore all the area has to offer with ecotours, cave exploring and rock climbing.

    What's nearby

    • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
    • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
    • Opapake Pa - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
    • Woodlyn Park - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
    • Aranui Cave - 12 min drive - 11.4 km

    Getting around

    • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 67 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
    • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬8 min drive
    • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬8 min drive
    • ‪Long Black Cafe - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Roselands Waitomo Caves - ‬16 min drive

    About this property

    Te Tiro Accommodation

    Cottage in Waitomo Caves with free parking
    This smoke-free cottage features tour/ticket assistance, a garden and gas grills. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area. All 3 accommodations feature kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves, plus electric kettles and flat-screen TVs.
    Te Tiro Accommodation offers 3 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
    The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

    Amenities

    Kitchen
    Pet-friendly
    Parking included
    Outdoor space
    Barbecue grill

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Check-out before 10:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    There is no front desk at this property
    Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you

    Access methods

    Host will greet you, key retrieval

    Pets

    Pets stay for free
    Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
    1 total pets
    Pets cannot be left unattended
    Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome
    Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
    Cots (infant beds) are not available

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    This property accepts cash
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

    We should mention

    This property does not have any lifts

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Te Tiro Accommodation pet-friendly?

    Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

    How much is parking at Te Tiro Accommodation?

    Self-parking is free at this property.

    What time is check-in at Te Tiro Accommodation?

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Te Tiro Accommodation?

    Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

    Where is Te Tiro Accommodation located?

    Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Caveworld and Woodlyn Park. Aranui Cave and Opapake Pa are also within 9 miles (15 km).

    Te Tiro Accommodation Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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    Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Amenities

    9.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    8.6/10

    Eco-friendliness

    9.8/10

    Communication

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Sofia

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Phenomenal views, great sleep, lovely and helpful host.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Clare

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Great stay all aspects. Hope I get to stay again sometime soon.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    Amazing stay Thank you Angus
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

    6/10 Okay

    Thomas

    Liked: Communication

    Marvellous location

    Marvellous location with fantastic views. Nice and cozy, warm welcoming owner. Great base for exploring the Waitomo Caves.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Danae

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Quirky, friendly, beautiful views, so happy we chose to stay here
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Brendon

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    The views are amazing and not to far from town the host was helpful and friendly
    Stayed 1 night in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Joseph

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Up on top of a mountain surrounded by a farm. Incredible views. Angus gave us a warm welcome. 10 minutes from the glow worm caves. We stayed in cabin 1. Rustic. A short walk to a private glow worm grotto.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Lisa

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Te Tiro was a beautiful property. The room was very cozy and the views are breathtaking. I wish we could have spent more time there!
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    The host/owner could not have been nicer! He was so friendly and hospitable. The property was to die for gorgeous! Take a short walk down to the Glowworm Grotto or wander along the sheep farm/property. This place was idyllic! We wish we could have stayed longer.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Martijn

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Great place!

    Really nice view. We stayed in the glamping tent. Was really nice. Our daughter also loved it. Double bed is a bit on the small side but for the rest all great. Owner very nice and good communication. Would come back for sure
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

    6/10 Okay

    Alex

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Botched self check-in

    Was impressed with the detailed and clear arrival instructions sent via email prior to our arrival, and was looking forward to our 2x night stay in cabin 2 with its sweeping view of the hills below. On arrival we were surprised and disappointed that a couple of other guests took it upon themselves to occupy the cabin I booked six months prior. Though they begrudgingly were willing to move to their cabin, that would have meant we would have moved in to a cabin they had been occupying for the last couple of hours. Without a desire to use gently used bedding and facilities, we let them keep our cabin and view. Would recommend taking a look at the self check in procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Wonderful surroundings. Warm and cosy in the bell tent even though rainy and windy outside. Lovely private glowworm grotto as well. Friendly host. Driveway is very steep and narrow at the start but sealed so not a problem. Highly recommended
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Kristy

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Oh my the view!!! What a spectacular place. The cottages are very functional, warm and did I mentioned the view!!!! The grotto was very cool and my son adorned the animals. Angus I loved our chat and you were extremely welcoming. I wish I could have stayed for longer.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

    8/10 Good

    Margreet

    Liked: Cleanliness, communication
    A beautiful location and warm welcome from the host. The upstair beds were very small for an adult and probably more suitable for children. I'd also have appreciated a more eco friendly cabin - it would be helpful if there would be recycling bins and Eco friendly household products.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Sharon

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Beautiful cabin , view and grounds

    Beautiful location, grounds and cabin. So close to glow worm caves and have their own little glow worm grotto on the property. Only a 60 second walk from the cabins. Also close to a waterfall and black sand beach. Angus was such a gracious host who made sure we had everything we needed including toast jams and coffee. Beds had heated blankets if needed and hot water bottles. Shower was awesome, hot with good water pressure. The grounds were amazing!!! Angus, his parents Allister & Anne were sooo kind and gracious. They even toured us around their beautiful garden which was in full bloom with giant rhododendrums!!! Gorgeous garden that they should be proud of. They allowed us to hike on their property and directed us to a hike to a small lake on their property. Wish I could post pictures but this website won't upload for some reason. I highly recommend Te Tior and hope to someday return.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Handro

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Easy no problems at all
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Suzanne

    Liked: Amenities
    We were a bit concerned about sleeping in a tent in early New-Zealand Spring. Not to worry! We had not had such a comfortable night in weeks and slept close to 12 hours with the gentle sound of rain drops on the tent, in a cosy and warm bed. Breakfast in our cute kitchen was superb, thanks to the attention of our hosts. This was an amazing stay! Thank you!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

    Amazing views with a friendly host

    Excellent views with an extremely friendly and informative host. The room is tiny yet doesn't feel crowded and the bathrooms were nice and close and very clean. We stayed in the cabin but since the glamping was empty he let us go check it out and it looked stellar (if we came back we'd seriously consider staying there depending on the time of year). There is a short walk down into a sinkhole to see some glow worms at night and during the day you can sit on the porch and look out over the valley and the fields. We could have spent a few days here just enjoying the peaceful surroundings and the view. The road up is winding and steep in places, but they have good signage so you won't get lost. We would definitely stay again.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    michelle

    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    IK

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jenny

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Kimberley

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Dustin

    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Scott

    Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023