As we’re not big LOTR fans, we didn’t go to Hobbiton and booked this place to stay in instead, for the Hobbit-feel. You get that vibe before you set your eyes on the property, as the landscape leading up to Waitomo becomes very shire-like. Check-in was an easy process and we were happy with the facilities. If the inside also looked like or aimed to look like a hobbit hole, it would have completed the experience (but I imagine the nightly rent would then be much higher)! The distance to the Glow worm cave pick up location is 3 minutes and is very convenient - we recommend the black water rafting experience instead of the walking tour.