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At Kowhai Motel Rotorua, you can find yourself relaxing in one of 2 natural hot mineral pools or in the 10-yard heated swimming pool. Each studio and apartment include digital satellite TV and free WiFi access. Located in Rotorua CBD opposite the Kuirau Geothermal Park, you'll find yourself only 492 feet from restaurants and cafes in the city center. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is a 15-minute drive away. Heating and tea/coffee making facilities are included in each unit. Most also include self-catering cooking facilities. Some units include a courtyard with private hot tub. Guest laundry facilities are available at Kowhai Motel Rotorua.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Rotorua, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8!

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 twin beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rowie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The clean pool and spa rooms comfortable beds, kitchenette. We had everything we needed.
  • Rowie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The receptionist Grace is lovely and so is the owner. Everything was as good as it gets, nice, comfortable and clean. Good cooking facilities, all we needed.
  • Vitol
    the United States the United States
    Functional one bedroom unit that, while somewhat dated, was clean and contained all the amenities I would expect for such a property. Although we didn’t use it, I thought the on-site mineral bath was unique.
  • Misslucyt
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We loved the spacious room, mineral spa and pool. The location was also perfect for walking around Rotorua.
  • Robert
    the United States the United States
    Very convenient to the city park. Pool was clean and warm. Desk clerk even stopped by the room to make sure we were comfortable.
  • Karen
    the United States the United States
    great location . quiet neighborhood close to Hamilton Gardens . staff made sure i had what i needed. had their own private imineral baths.
  • Ivan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Staff friendly and helpful.Continuing maintenance keeping facilities attractive.
  • Hyosun
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location. Walking distance to the town. The staff was very friendly.
  • Sijia
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Really exceeded our expectations! The owner is so friendly and helpful in providing the transportation and discounted tickets for us. The facilities are good and the rooms are comfortable. The kids also enjoyed the hot spring pool. If you travel...
  • Dennis
    the United States the United States
    This location was excellent. Easy walk to the CBD and the central park. Each room was assigned a parking spot. While the pool area was not large, it provided a good spot to relax.

Area info

Amenities of Kowhai Motel Rotorua

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Heated pool
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Spa facilities
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Spa

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Korean
    • Chinese

    House rules
    Kowhai Motel Rotorua takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    NZD 30 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

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

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kowhai & Colonial Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Kowhai Motel Rotorua

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Kowhai Motel Rotorua is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Kowhai Motel Rotorua is 350 feet from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Kowhai Motel Rotorua include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment
      • Family
    • The prices at Kowhai Motel Rotorua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Kowhai Motel Rotorua on this page.

    • Kowhai Motel Rotorua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Spa facilities
      • Happy hour
      • Swimming pool
    • Check-in at Kowhai Motel Rotorua is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.