With a stay at Woodlyn Park in Waitomo Caves, you'll be steps from Woodlyn Park and a 2-minute drive from Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre. .This aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Caveworld and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Caveworld - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Hamilton New Zealand LDS Temple - 51 min drive - 44.6 miles
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Waitomo Homestead - 9 min drive
Golden Lantern Takeaways - 17 min drive
Waitomo General Store - 16 min walk
Huhu Cafe - 15 min walk
Bosco Café - 15 min drive
About this property
Woodlyn Park
Woodlyn Park offers 10 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include showers. This Waitomo Caves aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this aparthotel include a picnic area and a banquet hall.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Kitchenette
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with premium channels
Outdoor areas
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting rooms
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
10 accessible parking spaces
Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Daily housekeeping
Limited-hour front desk
Local maps
Tour and ticket assistance
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Security system
Fire extinguisher
General
10 units
Banquet hall
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 25.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 credit cards and 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Woodlyn Park Motel Waitomo
Woodlyn Park Motel
Woodlyn Park Waitomo
Woodlyn Park Hotel North Island
Woodlyn Park North Island
Woodlyn Park Apartment Waitomo
Woodlyn Park Apartment Waitomo Caves
Woodlyn Park Apartment
Woodlyn Park Waitomo Caves
Woodlyn Park Aparthotel
Woodlyn Park Waitomo Caves
Woodlyn Park Aparthotel Waitomo Caves
Woodlyn Park Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
A bit of a summer camp vibe, but decent accommodations in a quiet area with wonderful views from the train car
John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
4/10 Poor
Neil
Traveled with family
Oct 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Advertised as a Hobbit room. Definitely not worth the drive or $450 per night. Charges for extra adults who then have to sleep in single bunk beds. Sofa only seats 2 people.
Pros - guy at check in was very informative
Cons - everything else
Don’t be fooled into thinking it is a boutique hobbit experience
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Natalie
Traveled with family
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very cute Hobbit Home on the exterior. The interior was not hobbit themed ( so much potential for a great motel stay) and a rather mediocre motel.
Property was nice but maybe a bit overrated and expensive for what we got. Eg captains chairs in lunge , rattan was worn and covered up. Not comfortable.
Very quirky, kids would love this place. Fascinating history of how it was established.
Sally
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jeremy
Mar 16, 2025
Quirky
A very different type of hotel room which was quirky and enjoyable. The ship and rooms could do with some tlc but if you’re after something left field this is perfect.
Very unique. Definitely required for any bucket list.
Marcin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Antony
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Antony
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian
Feb 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall a unique experience
This was a very unique place to stay and would have been comfortable overall except it was very warm inside the room. It was a very humid night and the fan and air conditioner could barely keep up. Had it been cooler it would have been much more enjoyable.
This was the coolest, most unique hotel I've ever been to!
The room was clean, and excitingly unique. The properly was so warm, and even the pig came over to greet us! Truly a once in a lifetime experience
Sydni
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Andrew
Traveled with family
Jan 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Unique structure, friendly staff
Convenient location. Friendly staff. Spacious quarters. Could use some maintenance on the exterior and my son's bed down stairs wasn't very comfortable. Mine upstairs was good. Did enjoy the quirkiness of it
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
ELIZABETH
Traveled with family
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Woodlyn Park Plane Cockpit
Very unique property to stay in. Check in was very easy and lots of information given about the area including attractions and places to eat. Location was amazing.
We stayed in the cockpit of the plane which was incredible. The beds were very comfortable and there was a small kitchenette with the usual amenities. The toilet/shower was more than large enough.
The only downside (if there is one) is that the cockpit area was incredibly hot (we were there in the height of summer) and although there is air conditioning downstairs, because of the small hatch to get up to the cockpit, it doesn't really reach to it. However, after dark it did cool down and was much more bearable. It did not detract from our experience but might be something to be aware of.
Unique experience! We enjoyed our overnight in the plane cockpit unit, but with a small child we wouldn’t stay much longer. However, would still highly recommend just for the experience!
This property is either very old or hasn’t received any proper maintenance from management (probably both). The room smelled moldy, there were dead bugs on the floor, and ants crawling on the bed the night we checked-in. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, no matter how “fun” it sounds to stay in a hobbit hole.