Abseil Inn - Waitomo Caves

$$$$||View on mapWaitomo Caves, New Zealand709 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand|
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Abseil Inn - Waitomo Caves
709 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.5
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Value for money9.1
Who stays here
Couples77%
Families8%
Groups8%
Solo7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.5
Comfort9.3
Location9.3
Cleanliness9.1
Value for money9.1
Who stays here
Couples77%
Families8%
Groups8%
Solo7%

Adults-only bed and breakfast on a ridge with Waitomo Valley views, a 13-minute walk from Glow Worm Caves

Themed Rooms & Communal Spaces

Abseil Inn offers themed rooms such as the Cave Room, Farm Room, Bush Room, and Swamp Room, each with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and parquet floors. The Swamp Room includes a two-person bath for a romantic experience. Guests can use the shared lounge, garden area, board games, puzzles, and outdoor fireplace.

Breakfast & Dining

Breakfast at Abseil Inn is a communal affair featuring home-cooked meals with locally sourced ingredients, including multiple New Zealand honeys and homemade jams. The property offers special diet menus and wine or champagne for purchase. BBQ facilities are available for outdoor dining.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The inn sits on a ridge overlooking Waitomo Valley, 37 miles from Hamilton Airport. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are a 13-minute walk away, and the Waitomo Caves Zipline Park is nearby. Ruakuri Cave and Te Kuiti Holiday Park are also close.

Guest-Focused Amenities

Abseil Inn is adults-only and wheelchair accessible, with grab rails in toilets. Free private parking is on-site, and daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided. The property has smoke alarms and an invoice service.

Social & Community Experiences

Abseil Inn encourages guest interaction through communal breakfast and shared lounge with an honesty bar. Wine tasting experiences featuring New Zealand wines are available for guests. The property is marketed toward couples and travelers wanting to meet like-minded individuals.

  • Location: Ridge with Waitomo Valley views, 13 min walk to Glow Worm Caves
  • Rooms: Four themed rooms including Cave, Farm, Bush, Swamp with two-person bath
  • Dining: Home-cooked breakfast with locally sourced ingredients & honey tasting
  • Accessibility: Adults-only, wheelchair accessible, grab rails in toilets
  • Social: Communal breakfast, wine tasting, honesty bar, board games
  • Nearby: Waitomo Caves Zipline Park, Ruakuri Cave, Te Kuiti Holiday Park
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-19:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Rooms and availability

Queen Room
  • Room size:

    185 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Cave Room
  • Room size:

    185 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Queen Room
  • Room size:

    185 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Outdoor dining area

Welcome drink

TV

Leisure/ TV room

Adults only
Facilities for kids

Board games

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Mini-bar
  • Patio
  • Garden furniture

Bedroom

  • Electric blankets

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Abseil Inn

💵 Lowest room price 144 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 42.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport John C. Munro Hamilton International, HLZ

Location

709 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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709 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
  • City landmarks
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Cave
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
100 yd
cnr Waitomo Caves Rd & Hotel Access Rd
Caveworld
100 yd
Waitomo Caves
100 yd
Cave
Footwhistle Glowworm Cave
100 yd
Glowworm cave tubing
100 yd
21 Waitomo Village Rd
Waitomo Museum of Caves
100 yd
Waitomo 3977
Opapaka Pa Walk
100 yd
Restaurant
Huhu Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Long Black Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Curly's Bar
100 yd
Restaurant
The Tomo Bar & Eatery
100 yd

Reviews of Abseil Inn

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