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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 8.7 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 8.9!

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 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
and
1 full 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
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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
    United States of America United States of America
    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.
  • Cai
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Owner and staff are all friendly. Location is perfect, room size is decent, there's also an air con in the room

Area info

Amenities of Kowhai Motel Rotorua
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Laundry
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • 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).
  • Street parking
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
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • 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

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 2 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.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos Cash Kowhai Motel Rotorua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

Please inform Kowhai Motel Rotorua of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Kowhai Motel Rotorua

  • Check-in at Kowhai Motel Rotorua is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Kowhai Motel Rotorua include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment
    • Family

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

  • 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

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

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