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Reviews of The Cave Motel

364 Oxford Street, 5510 Levin, New Zealand

#10 of 10 hotels in Levin

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Review Score

Based on 426 hotel reviews

5.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.2

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    5.7

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free Wifi

    4.4

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  • Reviewed: September 8, 2025

    4.0
    great for the price , the only complaint was the traffic noise , ear plugs would be a must
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    road traffic was constant all night long , trucks , trains and cars

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needed Xtra pillows there was mouldy or something in the shower. And the trains at least four went through

    It was OK for the money

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: June 12, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The train

    The beds

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2025

    4.0
    The condition and state of the room was disappointing and we were given a room key that did not work
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room and floor felt damp and there was mould in the bathroom. There needs to be more towels and something to wipe down the bathroom walls as the room filled with steam. The floor was slippery because of the steam and the shower door was difficult to open. The entrance door was covered and dripping with condensation making the air in the room feel cold. This was disappointing as the cost to stay at another hotel nearby, was less.

    The bed was comfortable and the room was warm because of the air conditioning unit.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    5.0
    Couldn’t wait to get out of there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds - I was bitten by something The stove was filthy No flannel

    Location was perfect

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hole hidden behind the draw was a suprisegood

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning of the property was very poor as I have said they need to clean it properly with cleaning products

    The property was okay but it could’ve been cleaner in the room there stains on the wall of the rubbish bin area there was mould in the shower and in the ceiling. Doesn’t provide tea towel to dry dishes

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    5.0
    It was a mixed experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Initial impression poor. Units are old and shabby. Someone had done a very amateurish job with a paintbrush. They need to clean paint off windows and one of the chairs. Bathroom needs repainting. Instructions are needed for the microwave. The location is most unfortunate as they are squeezed in between SH1 and the main trunk railway line. I was in back unit next to the railway line and did not appreciate the freight train which blasts through about 3.30 am. There is a fence which does little to block the sound. I don't know what other sound proofing might be possible.

    Staff friendly and eager to please. English was their second language but they made every effort to overcome problems caused by this. I felt they were trying hard to make a go of their business and I wish them well. Bed comfortable, shower good, wifi good, TV good. Clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2025

    5.0
    Handy to Levin
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have been cleaner and bed changed in a 10 day stay had to buy coffee and sugar as was not topped up the entire stay had to ask for change of towels

    Convenient to town

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    6.0
    Too pricey for what was provided.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel appeared fine but there was a lack of amenities. No cook top or pan to even boil eggs, no washing sink for utensils. Beds were really uncomfortable and bouncy nobody could sleep well at night. Plus the train siren made it worse.

    The location was good and easy to find. The staff were sweet as they offered to help us with their own pots and pans. Their daughter became friends with mine so it was a homely environment for her.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Desperate need of renovating. The shower door interferes with the shower. Only 6 useless TV channels. TV not set up. Poor lighting. Terrible internet (I had to use mine). Password incorrect. Very, very basic amenities. I paid for another night and despite the loss, stayed elsewhere.

    Cheap

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    6.0
    Ok for just a place to rest for the night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower door couldn’t. Lose properly, fudge a little mould and mess inside, coffee n tea tasted old

    Clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No internet

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    5.0
    No internet in place and I pay for it
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet no work, not signal and I lost a day work online

    Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    4.0
    Was good and comfortable. Just needs work
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just I don't think it was cleaned after the last guests as all bedding was dirty and there was a small used 1L milk in the fridge. Kitchen underequipped has no teaspoons or sharp knives. Ceiling had some water damage.

    It was a nice place to stay. Comfortable beds peaceful stay

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 3, 2024

    6.0
    Ok. Cheapest in town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No teaspoons or tea towels.

    No breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the bed,was soft and comfortable, could not close bathroom door

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were older than me, very dated. Smelled musty. Very few tv channels.

    Location was fine

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    4.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not very clean, tv was broken, red light in bathroom was a little creepy. No glasses In kitchen. Couldn’t secure the room, window just pushed / pulled open .

    Location was great for us- although need better curtains to block out streetlights. Road noise was annoying- but not hotels fault.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    6.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Place was a bit tired, no dishwashing liquid and wifi only worked for one person to connect

    Spacious, reasonable clean, lovely staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    5.0
    Time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are quiet old and and bathroom are not good and cleaning facilities not good even kitchen needs maintenance

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    4.0
    Not good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No wifi. motel owners would not give me a key to my room so I had to be let in every time I went out. No fresh towels daily.

    Location was handy to work.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    5.0
    A little pricey for no wifi but it’s a handy location and comfy beds.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi doesn’t work and the tv drops in and out. Could do with spare blankets during winter stays.

    Beds are comfy and good location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    6.0
    was good for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The studio very noisy early in the morning and quite cold

    Stayed in June 2024

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