Aranui Farmstay

147 Tumutumu Road, 3985 Waitomo Caves, New Zealand – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>240</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
240 reviews
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Aranui Farmstay

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  • Entire apartment
  • 269 ft² size
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    160 Mbps
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Aranui Farmstay offers accommodations in Waitomo Caves, 1.3 miles from Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can use a garden. Providing a terrace and garden views, the apartment includes 1 bedroom, a living room, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. The nearest airport is Hamilton Airport, 39 miles from the apartment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Reliable Info
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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Waitomo Caves
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Karla
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful location, room and hosts for a relaxing, bucolic stay while visiting caves or needing a break.”
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    “This was in a beautiful location. If we could have, we would have spent more time at the property, so idyllic! It was also convenient to Waitomo Caves.”
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    “Clean and well appointed accommodations in a very peaceful farm setting. Owner and host Liz were very good. A VERY information and instruction book. Very pleasant!”

Hosted by Liz and Rob

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
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Liz and Rob
Nothing can beat our views of the valley, native bush and bird song. We have beautiful short bush walks at our doorstep and provide head torches so you can spot you own gloworms at night. We offer a free continental breakfast with coffee and homemade muesli, so you can make the most of your mornings during your stay, and relax in the peaceful surrounds.
This is a 4th general family property and Rob and Liz have lived in the region all their lives, working in the rural sector and tourism. They love sharing this special place with visitors, and pride themselves on a relaxing, quiet, rural NZ experience. Eeyore the donkey is a guest favourite, he loves an apple (bring a bag) and a pat.
We suggest a 2 or more night stay to experience all that Waitomo has to offer, and then use us as a base to visit Hobbiton 1 hr 15 mins (one way). Auckland 2hr, Rotorua 2 hrs, Taupo 2 hrs, New Plymouth 2.5 hrs. Experience the black sands of Kawhia Beach (1hr), dig your own hot pools, and have fish and chips on the beach.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Aranui Farmstay
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Fast free Wifi 160 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Electric kettle
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Kitchenette
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Sofa
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Terrace
    • Patio
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Aranui Farmstay takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

    This property doesn't offer extra beds.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Aranui Farmstay of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about Aranui Farmstay

    • Aranui Farmstay is 0.9 miles from the center of Waitomo Caves. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Aranui Farmstay has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 1 bedroom

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Aranui Farmstay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Aranui Farmstay is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Aranui Farmstay can accommodate this group size:

      • 2 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Aranui Farmstay on this page.

    • Yes, Aranui Farmstay is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Aranui Farmstay offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):