We spent 1 night here in a twin room - a nice surprise after expecting to be in a dorm. The room was OK, very simple but what you expect. We didnt use the bar so can't comment on this. The kitchen was spacious clean and had lots of utensils to use. We'd return again.

Good value for a dorm room to sleep in, close to the info center and general store. There's a hiking trail across the street that links several of the caves for those who like to walk, and it traverses several landscapes: a temperate rainforest, a planted memorial grove, and a viewpoint up a rocky hill along pasturelands. The pizza that... More

Paid $160 for the best they had, a two bedroom chalet. Very crammed, pillows smelt like cigarettes, no towels or soap, went to boil jug next morning and heat element in jug so coroded there were floaty bits all through water, although when i told reception they made us flat whites at no charge. The cafe serves good tucka though.

The place was scenic and the rooms clean. However, the service at reception was very disappointing. We arrived with a backpackers' bus, and my friends and I were among the oldest in the group at 30-something. During check-in, we got "attitude" from the two ladies at reception when we were checking in (we asked for an ensuite room and they... More

In walking distance to info center, store, a park and one of the three glow worm caves. The rooms are basic and but clean. Great for place to stay for the young backpacker. Outside balcony could do with a bit of a sweep, clean up of all the spiderwebs and a couple of chairs would be nice to relax on... More

We only visited the restaurant, but immediately felt sorry that we were not staying at this hostel! Wonderful service, and the large pizza we took was really LARGE and delicious. Not even asking, we were offered by nice waitress to put the remaining half in the box so that we could take it away. Wonderful!

I was returning to Waitomo to do some more caving and hadn't been particularly impressed with my accommodation last time, so I decided to try Kiwi Paka - I hadn't booked, so inquired at the front desk if they had availability and they confirmed a room in the chalets at the back of the property. My room was on the... More

We paid $110.00 for a double chalet unit with ensuite for a one night stay. The accommodation was spacious, clean and had a pleasant outlook. The TV was tiny though and the ensuite included a basic shower and sink, no bath. Kiwi Paka is located conveniently close to the caves, activities and restaurants and was a good place to stay... More

Travelling with my two children and mother. Travel agent booked 2 nights at paka. I had concerns being a backpackers. Was told we would have kitchenette to do own cooking etc.. On arrival was told our room was cancelled eventhough i held the booking in my hand. They could only accomodate us for the one night. Looked at room and... More