Rotorua Motel

Rotorua Motel descritpion

Rotorua Motel sells fast on our site. Just 5 minutes' walk from Rotorua city centre, this motel features a heated swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and free airport pick up. It offers accommodation with thermal heating and a private patio. Some studios also include a hot tub.
Rotorua Motel is 4 minutes’ drive from both Rotorua Golf Club and Polynesian Spa and 8.5 kms from Rotorua Regional Airport. It is 5 minutes' drive from the Wakarewarewa Thermal Village and 9 minutes' drive from Lake rotorua. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is 20 minutes' drive away.
All rooms at Motel Rotorua offer a microwave and refrigerator. Each room includes satellite TV and tea/coffee making supplies. Breakfast and dinner can be delivered to your room.
Facilities include luggage storage and a free on-site parking. The tour desk books local attractions including cultural experiences, the Skyline Chairlift and fishing tours.

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Facilities of Rotorua Motel

Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Outdoor Pool (all year) | Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck

Ski ：Ski Storage

Pets ：Pets are not allowed.

Food & Drink ：Breakfast in the Room

Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

Languages Spoken ：Chinese | English

Reviews for Rotorua Motel

Review 1：The lady at the reception desk along with her husband who run the hotel were extremely kind and helpful! Many thanks to them! The hotel is about ten minutes from the I-site (tourist centre) which is a very walkable distance.

Review 2：Everything was perfect

Review 3：Lovely owner/operators offer a personal service and they were very attentive to our needs. We stayed in the "studio with spa" and found it to have everything we needed and more. Lovely room, lovely reception upon arrival and lovely stay.

Review 4：Made to feel extremely welcome with good advice on places to go and things to do. Room newly refurbished so in superb condition with lots of homely touches. Couldn't do enough for us.

Review 5：Lovely and clean room and the owner even went the extra mile to take us to the airport at 6am!!! Location is great and a short walk to the town centre.

Review 6：Bathroom needs a bit of an update. Hair in spa filter. Had to full bath twice to remove. Otherwise great.

Review 7：Lovely helpful staff. Slippers and dressing gowns provided in our room which was nice.

Review 8：It should be more towels in the bathroom (we got only one face and one hand towel for two persons, besides bath towels).

Review 9：Great motel, 15 minutes walk from the i-site and city center. The owner are very nice and helpful. They gave us a ride to the bus station in the early morning we left. Having a full kitchen including a stove was great.

Review 10：Hard to say

Review 11：Very good rooms with a small kitchen. Bathroom has a huge bathtub and is pretty spacious. Parking just outside. Located in Rotorua central at a walking distance to the biggest mall. Awesome place

Review 12：Bathroom was a little dated, but that's really looking for a fault. Motel was generally excellent.

Review 13：Friendly staff, very good location, reasonably priced.

Review 14：The occasional smell of the sulphur pools - but that's Rotorua. Poor wifi in our unit. Road noise.

Review 15：Clean and comfortable, well equipped, underfloor heating, excellent drying room for personal laundry, lovely little heated pool. Very friendly and helpful owners.

Review 16：I could not fault anything!

Review 17：We were upgraded to a recently renovated room. Large bed, clean, comfortable, good kitchen. The owner was fantastic - she would not accept payment for doing our laundry and nothing was too much trouble. Great value.

Review 18：Staff were friendly the best and cleanest motel I have ever stayed at.The price also was affordable gathering we traveled from Auckland.was nice to relax in a clean environment.service was amazing.Thank you from my partner and I for an awesome experience ?.

Review 19：Rotorua smells! You just have to get used to it because there is no getting away from it.

Review 20：Very friendly staff and the room was recently renovated so looked lovely. A bit of a walk to the centre but fine in good weather (we had lots of rain!).

Review 21：Nothing. Hope to have spa bath.

Review 22：Very clean and feel like on vacation the moment we walked in the room. Our room was number 9. We like the small room with the twin bed. It feels so cozy to sit or sleep on the bed.

Review 23：The shower head was loose but the staff had fixed it upon my return. Being muggy, the room was too hot...

Review 24：The location of the room was good. The room was very tidy. If I had any problems then the staff were glad to be of service. The bed was beautiful to sleep on...

Review 25：There was an intermittent noise from the upstairs unit till late night. I have to ask them to keep quite, but they didn't care. I've commented with the owner, she apologised and told me that she also ask them to keep the noise to minimum. Some people are just annoying. Not the motel fault though, but next time I will ask for a unit upstairs.

Review 26：Our second stay on this place, the owners were amazing once again, super friendly and helpful. Room was big enough for 3 adults, nice and clean, the pool is great.

Review 27：The owners were lovely. I left a shirt there by mistake and they have mailed it back to me in Auckland and were pleasant about it. The place is very clean, and the owner was very thoughtful and happy to meet any needs we may have had.

Review 28：bed is too bouncy and not comfortable

Review 29：we didn't stay in the room too long but it had everything we needed. the staff was very friendly. after a tiring day jacuzzi in the room was quite relaxing.

Review 30：Manager so very helpful & accommodating with our arrangements for our group. Rooms recently renovated & so nice - they have thought of everything, even a cover in the microwave to keep from splattering. Everything in the motel immaculately maintained & spotless. Will definitely return here & recommend.

Review 31：None

Review 32：We were upgraded to a deluxe room free of charge and offered a free ride to the bus station on the day we checked out. The owners/hosts are very helpful. Facilities are topnotch. Very happy with our stay.

Review 33：The room, shower and toilet area are all very clean . The kitchenette is useful to cook simple meals. Even a dryer room to dry our wet clothes. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Review 34：Nothing, will come back again

Review 35：Nice and quiet, clean, comfortable, everything was great. We enjoyed staying there. Yan and Peter (the owners) were very helpful.

Review 36：The hosts were absolutely nice and helpful. The room was very clean. Location is good, walking distance to the town centre and other places. Good value for money. I had a nice stay there and highly recommend this motel.

Review 37：Very friendly management. Our unit was very light and freshly decorated. Also had 2 chairs and table outside to enjoy the outside. Swimming pool area was well maintained.

Review 38：They have problems with their WiFi that they are trying to resolve but as yet haven't for the downstairs units.

Review 39：The Host are fantastic and put their guests first in all that they do.

Review 40：Lovely place, lovely people, excellent value. A short walk from Oppies Fish&chip/Chinese food shop, also very good. Easy to get to and close to town. Warm pool.

Review 41：We were not aware of the heated pool until the morning we left. Had we been aware we surely would have used it.

Review 42：The owners/managers were very friendly and helpful. Our room was perfect. It had just been renovated so it was clean, bright and large enough for 2 adults with 2 large suitcases and backpacks, with a comfortable king bed with cozy linens, with 2 night tables with lamps, a table with 2 chairs and an alcove for luggage with shelves and hanger space. There was a separate, compact but fully equipped kitchen. Dish cloth and towel were supplied daily. The bathroom was modern, bright, and spacious with a wonderful shower with plenty of hot water and great water pressure.

Review 43：Hospitality was amazing. very friendly and obliging to assist with what ever you needed. I liked the fact they greeted you when you arrived and farewell you when you left.

Review 44：The stuff was very friendly and helpful! The stuff helped me book the skyline restaurant just an hour before the dinner started when I tried to do it online and wasn't successful, and they had vouchers for activities discounts! Room was great, it was very nice and clean and tidy! Great location! I really enjoyed my stay!

Review 45：the bed was too soft, the pillows are dreadful.

Review 46：very close to shops, and a short walk into the city center. the staff were friendly and helpful. offering free airport transfers, and any thing else needed.

Review 47：The staff were super friendly and helpful, our room was upgraded for free, very modern, clean and spacious. A short walk to the mall and restaurants /bars. A great stay in rotorua.

Review 48：My Eco grump.....they had the notice about only changing towels not hung up but replaced clean towels anyway. Not the only place that does this but wish motel owners would not launder unnecessarily.

Review 49：Friendly service, warm swimming pool and hot spa. Room clean and bright and well equipped. Hot chocolate was good when came in from kayaking! Drying room was very useful. Room servicing was very througher.

Review 50：We liked the fresh and modern decor of this comfortable apartment and were impressed with its cleanliness. Staff were very friendly and helpful with luggage. Value for money excellent (though maybe we had a special booking com deal !)

Review 51：The stove did not work. Other then that, all good. Would come back again.

Review 52：Staff were very friendly. TV was big and all channels set up. Everything is good. Until we started cooking...

Review 53：n/a

Review 54：Very courteous and friendly staff. Great facilities and including doing my washing all hours of the night to be ready for the next day. That was amazing because I think it was like 10:30ish at night when I asked and they were done by 7:30am. The normal time for washing and drying was like 2-6pm so was pleased about that. Plus I wasn't charged for it too. Rooms was comfortable enough and basic but very decent. Warm and cosy too. Lovely service and atmosphere at reception.

Review 55：A bit dissapointed the pool was out of order. Even though it was winter, the website advertised a heated swimming pool.

Review 56：Comfortable room, nice big TV, good location.

Review 57：1. Toilet did not flush properly 2. Tap in bathroom kept leaking 3. Spa bath looked stained - uninviting 4. Bathroom counter looked old and peeling away. 5. wifi was weak

Review 58：1. Staff were very nice 2. Car park was reserved 3. Daily room clean 4. Staff were friendly 5. Staff were helpful 6. Great information provided

Review 59：Lovely staff, good facilities and great value for money. We arrived late at night and the room was warmed for us and portacot ready for our baby. Yan waved us goodbye when we left the next day.

Review 60：Small things like the bathroom door kept popping open and the tv would suddenly change channel or the volume would go up or down on it's own. We explained these things to the owner and she was very happy that we had given this feedback. These small things did not spoil our stay.

Review 61：Great attention to detail, lovely comfortable beds, very clean with extra comforts like extra blankets and comfortable chairs to sit in to watch tv. The proprietors were very helpful and friendly and my friend and I really enjoyed our stay.

Review 62：Noise from heavy rain on roof disturbed sleep for most of second night. Perhaps needs some sound-proofingftlla

Review 63：Warm,comfortable well-equipped unit. Very friendly helpful staff. Short distance to CBD

Review 64：3 days not long enough in Rotorua

Review 65：This was our pick of the places we stayed at. Owners were very friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Excellent Motel, highly recommended to travellers and great value for money

Review 66：Place was spotless. Bed super comfortable. Shower hot. Good wifi. Easy parking. Owners go out of their way to make you feel welcomed. Overall great place to stop for a night or longer. Highly recommend.

Review 67：I was quite ill with a cold. I asked them to make sure my room was warm and the hot tub had to work. They went in and turned the heating up for me to make my room hot. Which was nice. The staff were super helpful and friendly

Review 68：The unit looked a little dated, and could do wish some modernising : (

Review 69：The friendliness and kindness of the Chinese owners, especially reopening the pool and the spa for us on the last day of the school holidays (when obviously everyone else had gone, and we were only staying one nite).

Review 70：The staff were really friendly and the place clean tidy and comfortable. a great place to stay and accessible to all its surroundings. Thanks for having us!

Review 71：Pool was down for maintenance, though I believe it was going to be up and running in a few days.

Review 72：Fantastic, friendly service. Old motel, but clean and vintage. Large, quiet, warm rooms with big TVs, nice kitchen. Excellent private spa.

Review 73：The heated swimming pool was out of action for maintenance, and this was a big attraction for us booking Rotorua Motel. The room is a bit "tired" but the hosts are renovating the complex.

Review 74：Very friendly hosts. Good value for money. The spa pool was lovely, with clean towels provided each time we used it. Free WiFi was excellent. The room was comfortable, and the big flat screen TV great. The kitchen facilities were very good.

Review 75：Friendly and accomodating hosts, warm, spacious and comfortable unit. Extra unexpected luxuries such as robes and slippers and very comfortable chairs for lounging in. Really enjoyed our stay and have already booked the next one!

Review 76：May be a jug of water in private spa room.

Review 77：Very friendly and helpful staff. Free wifi and private spa bath. Nice & cozy room. Close to information centre, and restaurants.

Review 78：Everything was great staff was great! the studio was a good space for both my partner and I! Very quite and clean amazing staff! Very friendly and helpful!

Review 79：Nothing.

Review 80：Everything overcame my expectation. The tips the staff gave us were really valuable, and it was not only about Rotorua, but also about the rest of our trip to New Zealand.

Review 81：Some noise from next unit & upstairs.

Review 82：Friendly hosts, walking distance to the town centre & attention to detail in the unit. Oppies Fish and Chip shop on the corner. Spa and swimming pool.

Review 83：the pool was a little cold - but the kids loved it. Decor was dated but it was clean, warm and comfortable

Review 84：spacious rooms - really clean! Lots of space for me and three kids to spread out in in 'down time'. We visited with freinds and the rooms were big enough for the 8 of us to eat together. Indoor spa was lovely - staff were really great!

Review 85：the couple who ran the place were lovely on the sunday mornng when we left early and there was still ice on our vehicle they came out and helped de ice it, little things like this are great

Review 86：my niece had trouble moving the morning after sleeping on the very hard single bed in the lounge

Review 87：great spa and thoughtful hosts that even washed the ice from my car's windscreen

Review 88：Leaving.

Review 89：We enjoyed the whole place. The pool and spa were amazing, especially on those cold nights. Service was fantastic, the host went above and beyond with booking tours and giving advice on what to see.

Review 90：Wish we could of stayed longer, and the weather wasn't the best (can't be helped). Have no complaints for Rotorua Motel! Will highly recommend to family and friends :)

Review 91：Our host Dawn was absolutely lovely. Very helpful and informative. Our room was perfect for me, my partner and 3 year old son. Stylish, comfortable, felt like a home away from home.

Review 92：Outside stairs uncovered to upper suite where we were, and it was raining, not the greatest when you are in your 70s and all dressed up!

Review 93：close to where we were going, comfy beds

Review 94：Advertised a Continental Breakfast an paid $12.50 pp an got toast an cereal....also spa bath ran out of hot water and blew cold water when you turned "bubbles" on

Review 95：Nice an quiet not many other guests

Review 96：Like to thank Dawn and Alan for making what could have been a miserable time into wonderful and enjoyable 3 nights in Rotorua. The business room was as good as a hotel's.

Review 97：Only 1 facecloth for 3 of us and not enough soap. No instructions or phone number to call reception, had to Google motel number. Incorrect and poor instructions for use of TV.

Review 98：Badly needing refurbishing and the taps were very hard to turn on as well as being devoid of any chrome (they were totally black), and they were dirty. Vinyl flooring was so sticky we had to keep shoes on at all times and carpet was very dirty. On arrival we were told we had been upgraded - would hate to think what state the original unit we had booked was in. We stayed 2 nights and went to friends to have our shower each day.

Review 99：Friendly Staff, Comfortable bed.

Review 100：The room was well appointed, very clean, the kitchenette facilities were very good and the welcome was excellent - not to mention the great breakfast.

Review 101：Atencion amabilisima. Nos facilitaron descuentos para Waiotapu. Pendientes de nosotros, limpiaron cristal del coche helado al salir. Ambiente muy bueno.

Review 102：Very friendly welcome / upgraded room / nice size and recently renovated / easy walking to the main street and eating places / easy parking

Review 103：Quite small room compared to other motels we stayed in around this price point.

Review 104：Very warm and well heated room. Large television on the wall. Personal spa bath.

Review 105：Nothing

Review 106：Very welcoming, great service. Arrived late with a young baby the owners went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant stay. Would definitely stay agai.

Review 107：The place typified a 70's motel. Concrete block,extremely tired decor,Formica tops,very dark bathroom,taps all of which dripped all night...that is after you managed to wrench them on in the first place. Road noise which was so bad & although not exactly on a main road,every car,truck & vehicle seemed to thunder past all day & night shaking the place noisily. However,the Piece de Resistance was the shower. On my first morning I was almost pushed against the wall of the shower cubicle by the force of the water..enormous pressure,very hot & with very little movement of the shower head. The second morning, I aimed the head pointing down as much as it would allow before I stepped in. Again,huge pressure to the extent the pressure blew off the shower head..which hit me on my left chest...scalding water blowing out from the shower pipe in the wall. After leaping out,I slipped & hit my right toe. Not broken it seemed,but already bruising appearing on my left chest. When I checked out..explained to the women in reception & showed her the results of what happened, she was most apologetic & graciously insisted on my accepting a partial refund. This was not my objective,nor what I sought. However I did accept as she was so insistent. So,after having my toe treated a couple of days later as it had become infected..a week long course of antibiotics & further medical examinations of my chest..thanks to ACC. I now feel about right! Would I go to that motel again? Perhaps if some catastrophe occurred & I was evacuated there...but by choice? No thank you!

Review 108：Lovely,friendly staff. Bed was comfortable.

Review 109：Shower jet needs unblocking A bin in living/kitchen area would be convenient

Review 110：Was upgraded to the Business room Owner gave me a lift to the geyser/village as I was on foot

Review 111：Very friendly welcome,I arrived at 1230 and my room was already ready. Staff v friendly. Had to leave at 745 due to tour booking so breakfast delivered the night before. Even got free upgrade without asking!

Review 112：The room was comfortable and so affordable, I would come back every time I was in town! Such beautiful staff members that made us feel so welcome! Thanks for the amazing night!

Review 113：The pillows, however, we a bit uncomfortable.

Review 114：Everything was perfect and more than we could ask for. The friendly staff made it even more of a pleasure to stay.

Review 115：The taps although they were working it is a dated and was hard to turn on and off. Oh and the ceiling it looks like asbestos that's very 80's maybe just a fresh coat of paint could do the trick. otherwise

Review 116：The facilities, location, and management.

Review 117：Bathroom really dated, just an updated on the paint or removal of the mold on the toilet room would be really nice.

Review 118：Comfortable, close to town, spacious room. Owners are amazing people, very helpful and friendly. The hot swimming pool was the best way to finish our holiday. Will come back for sure.

Review 119：Manager, Yan, made us most welcome and advised us of lovely sites to visit in Ћ area. She was also most helpful in making bookings for us. Ћ upstairs room was Ћ best we had in NZ

Review 120：The room was seriously in need of updating,the bathroom and kitchen particularly.

Review 121：The office staff were very helpful and friendly. Continental breakfast was good

The Fine Print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Rotorua Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.There is a free transfer available from Rotorua Airport. Please inform Rotorua Motel in advance if you want to use the service, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please let Rotorua Motel know the number of guests that will be staying. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.