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Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

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Exterior
Property grounds
Bathroom
Dining
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waitomo, Waikato
  • Woodlyn Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Caveworld
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area

About this property

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

Created 2 years after the final Lord of the Rings film was released, these 2 motels are bermed beneath a hill where sheep and a donkey wander for grazing. From the exterior, these units look like a perfect Hobbit Hotel.

For your comfort, the interiors are scaled to regular size so no bending is necessary.

Each unit features a suite with queen bed, living area and kitchenette. There is a separate bedroom with 4 oversized single beds. In total, each motel can sleep up to 6 people making it ideal for visiting families or friends.

There is also a large bathroom with shower and toilet facilities.

The kitchenette features an electric hob, refrigerator and microwave allowing you to warm simple meals or have a hearty breakfast. Outside there is a BBQ for your shared usage.

Property manager

Shaokang

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 126468024

About the area

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves is home to this holiday home. Opapake Pa is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park.
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Map
Waitomo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Woodlyn Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Caveworld - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Opapake Pa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roselands Farm & Garden Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bosco Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Huhu Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House located?

Situated in Waitomo Caves, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodlyn Park and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Caveworld and Opapake Pa are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really nice property with some great surroundings and local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great location, staff very helpful and friendly, so quiet and the room was well presented for our arrival. Beds very comfortable, well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Imaginative Hotel property
The different units at Woodlyn Park were fun and unique. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay in a Hobbit house
We loved our time in the Hobbit house and on the very unique property, feature a plane, train, and ship! Such a memorable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jody G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
One night
Location is great. The room was clean and comfortable. Property is a bit run down. Hobbit room was nothing special on the inside, cute on the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hobbit Hole
We stayed one night here in the Hobbit 2 room. It is in a great location right next to the Waitomo Glowworm caves and the surroundings are beautiful! After visiting Hobbiton that same day, it probably set our expectations pretty high and it’s hard to compare the two. It was fairly clean but we did have a dirty towel and some of the other towels had stains. The inside is also pretty dated and could use some updates, especially the bathroom. We were very comfortable though and slept well. Overall we would give it a 3/5 with the dirty towels, but it’s hard to beat the location :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
It was exactly as described. I think previous reviews were very harsh and unfair. I was concerned after booking and reading the reviews, but was pleasantly surprised. The location was very close to Waitimo caves. We needed a late check in and Jim was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Little Hobbit Hole
This place was cute! It's in a little park area with a lot of fun stays. There are two rooms- the main room includes a bed and a kitchen / dining table and the other is a small room with a bunch of bunk beds. It's tight- but it's cute!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun experience
We stayed here with our 2 kiddos ages 10 & 12. It was clean and cute and the kids were totally blown away by the experience of staying in a hobbit house! It definitely has a motel vibe, and the kitchenette is small, but there were some decorating touches that really added to the hobbit feel. The owners provided space heaters that were really nice to have, but the bunk room definitely developed a musty smell that we couldn’t get rid of. The property is really pretty to walk around and super close to the glow worm caves, but the area is quite rural so we had a hard time finding places to eat after 8pm. Overall it was fun and unique, and we were ready to go after 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Hobbit hole not cozy.
Very quirky place. My teen was thrilled about idea of staying in a Hobbit hole...but this was only marginally fun experience. The place was mostly clean, but aging. The queen bed was horrible. Mattresses in need of replacement and overall interior updates. Couch very dusty and bathroom was very DIY.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lisa U.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Watch out! Booking “invalid”, whatever that means
We were told that our booking for Hobbit Guest House was invalid even though we contacted the host before we arrived. We were placed in a different property with the same number of beds but the smell was terrible — would not have stayed if we’d had another option. There are no exterior lights so you’ll need a flashlight to find your way on foot in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uniqueness
Was a nice place to stay with a unique twist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Shaokang

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Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)
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