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Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House

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Interior
Exterior
Dining
Bathroom
2 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Waitomo, Waikato
  • Woodlyn Park
    1 min walk
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park
    10 min walk
  • Caveworld
    19 min walk
  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    56 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Woodlyn Park. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a TV.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a living room and a TV
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Woodlyn Park and a 3-minute drive from Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Property manager

Shaokang

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 126468024

Property is also known as

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Private vacation home
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Motel Private vacation home

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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

8/10 Good

Jody G.

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

8/10 Good

Jeannette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Angie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

2/10 Terrible

Lisa U.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Uniqueness
Was a nice place to stay with a unique twist
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020