Waitomo Caves Hotel

Waitomo District, New Zealand

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

You can stay here: Hotel

From OpenStreetMap — confirm before travelling

Waitomo Caves Hotel, built in 1908 in the Waitomo District of New Zealand's King Country, is a historic Victorian structure situated above the renowned Waitomo Caves. Originally constructed as Waitomo House with just six bedrooms, the hotel underwent substantial expansion between 1927 and 1928, when 24 additional rooms, a new kitchen, and dining room were added to accommodate growing tourism. The building exemplifies a distinctive New Zealand Victorian architectural style and holds Heritage New Zealand Category 2 historic place status. Local lore claims the hotel is haunted, adding to its cultural significance in the region.