YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

This is a rare find. Super cozy, a gorgeous fireplace in the middle of the living room, spacious clean kitchen with all the utensils you can imagine, the rooms are super comfy. You even get a real towel! I felt like I was in a luxurious ski chalet! The best part is the manager Dave with his gorgeous pup George. Super friendly and helpful! Was very sad to leave.

We had a motor home but welcomed to use the very well equipped kitchen and the lounge which felt like you were at home - comfy couches, roaring log burner, books games tv. It’s winter so it was only occupied by two other groups. Reception very helpful and friendly. What I would call a wee gem and definitely worth staying

Fantastic place to go with kids. They really enjoyed the pool, tennis court and animals and it was great that there were games available and even a stack of colouring pencils and colouring books, plus movies on in the evening. Very comfortable rooms very reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful front of staff. Would definitely go again

I had such a good time at this hostel. It was my first ever stay at a hostel and I was so lucky it was at this one. The staff is nice, the kitchen is surprisingly well equipped and the bunks were comfortable. Blankets and pillows are provided, which was great as I didn‘t have any room left in my backpack to bring my own. This can obviously vary, but during my stay the other visitors were so friendly and it was very easy to get in touch with others. There are free games and books in the spacious and cozy common room as well. The proximity to the Waitomo township and various cave related activities is very convenient too. You can also visit and pet the animals living on the adjacent pasture. I had such a great time there and highly recommend this hostel!

This place is phenomenal! The YHA Waitomo Juno Hall is run by a wonderful family, the accommodations are comfortable and clean and the property is truly stunning. There’s a saltwater pool, a tennis court, and a whole host of friendly animals that you can actually interact with. The hostel is VERY close to one of the activity providers for caving, and a short 25-minute walk to the township for snacks, restaurants, museums, and the rest of the activity providers. My partner and I were randomly and generously upgraded for one of our two nights from a 6-dorm to a private room! I genuinely had a great stay here and will be back next time I want to do some caving adventures in New Zealand! 💕

Dave was very welcoming and a real hoot. The rooms were nice and the bathroom facilities were nice and clean. Better than I had expected. Pool made for a refreshing morning. Lovely views. Highly recommend.

George and Dave are the best hosts! They make the place hum with humour and harmony. The cleanest bathrooms and toilets in the Waikato, beautiful scenery and animals to chat to and feed. Thank you for the memories 🙏🏼

An incredible place. The man who runs this place is fantastic, friendly and hilarious. The camping areas are clean and quiet. The pool is warm and the kitchen is fully stocked. Thank you for the amazing experience.