We had a wonderful stay here. The hotel could possibly do with a little modernisation or some refresh, but overall it has s lot of character and we enjoyed the experience. A fantastic location however, as Waitomo has loads of interesting places to visit and has beautiful scenery with those little h
Staying at this hotel was like being in a time capsule, from the decor to the service (except with lots of power sockets!). The hotel is not renovated in a retro style, it is the original which made my experience perfect. Even though everything is old, is it clean.
We had the seafood platter at the
Fascinating place. Reputed to be the most haunted hotel in NZ. Staff were few and far between but they worked very hard and were very pleasant. Food was excellent. Definitely worth a visit but bear in mind the place needs complete re-refurbishment. An historic building that should be restored.
Beautiful antique hotel. It is old with a lot of character, yet very clean. The Hotel needs a bit of tender loving care. Overall we were happy with our stay. And we didn't see or hear any ghosts as the hotel is notorious for
I love this hotel. I have stayed many times and love coming back. Yes its tired and outdated a bit but that is all part of the charm. If you expect a lovely old place like this to look like a modern hotel in the middle of Waitomo you are dreaming and this is not for you. Go to Hamilton. If you wa
The reviews that I read before staying here were mixed with most of the negative comments about the hotel being run down. While I agree that the hotel is a bit run down, I found this to actually add to the hotel's charm. You feel like you're staying at a hotel where you're favorite murder mystery no
Stayed at the Waitomo Hotel for the first time since 1969. The hotel is a beautiful old building. It does need a bit of updating but it was clean and our room was very well setup. Sue was on her own the night we were there. She did an amazing job as Receptionist, tended the bar, took our order in th
Spent 3 nights here over the long weekend and loved it! What an amazing building, with a rich and unique history. The staff went above and beyond to ensure our stay was exemplary, and their knowledge of the building and surrounding area was fantastic. Food at the restaurant was fast and delicious -
Yes, the wall paper and decor are dated but the individual rooms are freshly painted with modern bathrooms, a firm mattress and soft pillows. Best of all was the electric heater and the warm bed pad on a chilly evening. Staff is friendly and considerate even though perform several jobs. (Front desk
We had the best stay, rooms were very clean.
We have been left a bit perplexed with a photo I had taken of my sister as we arrived. She is standing in the top window, It looks like we can see the face of a little boy standing next to her, we are very open to it being a reflection or just the haze in
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