Rotorua Motel

3.5 star property
Comfortable Art Deco motel near Polynesian Spa

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Spa
Exterior
Superior Studio (with Kitchen) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Economy Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining
Economy Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub | Deep soaking bathtub
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is $61
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

Explore the area

Map
19 Malfroy Road, Rotorua, 3010
  • Popular LocationRotorua Central Mall5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPolynesian Spa15 min walk
  • Popular LocationRedwoods Whakarewarewa Forest8 min drive
  • AirportRotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)11 min drive
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Room options

Studio

9.2/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Studio (with Kitchen)

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Economy Studio

9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

9.3/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Economy Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private spa tub
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Business Studio

9.6/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Studio with Spa Bath

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Rotorua, Rotorua Motel is in the city center. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Skyline Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 5 min walk
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 14 min walk
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min walk
  • Eat Street - 20 min walk
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 8 min walk
  • Kfc - 11 min walk
  • El Mexicano Zapata Express - 11 min walk
  • Le Cafe De Paris - 11 min walk
  • Scope Cafe Rotorua - 8 min walk

About this property

Rotorua Motel

Motel located in Victoria
Close to Polynesian Spa, Rotorua Motel provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Rotorua Motel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1974
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Motel Rotorua
Rotorua Motel
Rotorua Motel Motel
Rotorua Motel Rotorua
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rotorua Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Rotorua Motel?

As of Jun 6, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rotorua Motel on Jun 9, 2024 start from $61.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rotorua Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rotorua Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rotorua Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Rotorua Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rotorua Motel located?

Located in Victoria, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Rotorua Central Mall and Polynesian Spa. Racing Rotorua and Waimangu Cauldron are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 584 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It would be nice to have more cutlery, and dishes to match. Otherwise very clean. Ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no plugs beside bed for charging phones.The hand basin plug didn’t work.The netting curtain was falling apart when I opened up Drapes.The place needs an up grade badly.The lounge chair was to big for small area had to walk around it to go in to kitchen and their were no face cloths supplied.The dishwashing soap was watered down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nigel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A thorn in our journey
When we arrived - the owners / managers were having a very loud verbal argument - Check in was fast. Room - felt like I was in an 80’s, Asian, low budget, porn movie. Lights blown, major water leak that flooded the floor, grotty, inner spring mattress from the 80’s, pool was milky / cloudy, clientele on our night seemed very seedy - actually the worst accom we’ve had on our 3 week visit here - loved Rotorua but definitely avoid this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit was very good, with excellent kitchen facilities. We loved the pool and hot tub. However, first impressions were disappointing. The outside space was untidy and the stairs needed attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was expensive & is in need of refurbishment However the main shopping area is within easy walking distant, there is good parking ,& the spa & pool are great
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Terry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vanna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small, bed was uncomfortable (could feel the springs through the thin 2 single mattresses that they put together to make it a queen) Photos make the place look nice when its not!! No A/C but a small rubbish fan that barely worked, i recommend doing your resesrch before booking here...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Average, wouldn't stay here again.
Quite run down, fridge and pantry cupboard needed a good clean. Fridge didn't cool down, bedroom light didn't work. Man on reception didn't know if night market was on in town that night, should be more informed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Rose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great. Staff very kind and helpful. Not a modern motel but clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a pretty good place for the price with location. I enjoyed swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed I

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extreme smell
There was an extreme smell of sulphur coming from the car park. All of Rotorua can smell a bit like sulphur, but for some reason in the car park of this hotel there is a hole in the ground where the smell is almost as strong as it was at geothermal sites like Hell's Gate! In our room the windows were open when we arrived and the smell in the room was unbearable! In almost the whole rest of the town the smell was not nearly as strong. Bring a peg for your nose!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chengda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall OK for tourist stay when visiting Rotorua area. Some small things could be improved. E.g. too long faucet let water easily go out in bathroom sink. The toaster can accommodate 4 pieces of breads. That is exceptionally nice. But two of them didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious, and a short walk to downtown Queenstown. Would definitely stay again. If you get a room with a view of the lake and city, it is well worth it.

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This property could do with a bit of a refresh and maintenance. Otherwise ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy unit. Lovely & warm with the radiator heaters. Big bed and well made. Quiet street.Only disappointment, the fridge wasn't working and the hot water in the shower fluctuated a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shona

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
enjoyed the hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tasha

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 1 night. Bed was hard, burn holes in duvet covers. Mould in bathroom. Dated and dark. Staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Di

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is very basic and tired. Was not worth the price we paid to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sunvi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Night with cockroaches
This place based on review we chose but was very disappointed. For almost 200 bux a night a place from 70s with cockroaches and did not give us good sleep or comfort stay. Also staff not owning up instead giving varities of reason possibly could be the cause.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Laural

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Give it a Miss, Seriously Overrated and Overpriced
The pros: close to town, free off-street parking, kitchen with hot plates, fridge and microwave, bed was reasonably comfortable and it was relatively quiet at night as bathroom/spa faced road. Close to shopping centre with Countdown, etc (but interesting signs on the doors re gangs and security guards). The cons: thermal exhaust in car park results in constant smell in rooms, rooms are poorly maintained compared to other motels of the same age, bathroom ceiling half painted, pitted tapware, cracked basin, chipped tiles, terrible pillows (soft and thin), no peeler or chopping board in very small kitchen, shower drain inadequate and very old spa with painted peeling tiles. Area is not very pleasant and would not recommend walking into town at night as much of city centre seemed pretty rough (mostly OK during day). Manager was not very welcoming and said we had to fill out census forms even though we were not there on 7 March, gardens untidy with dead cuttings in pots, etc. Given listed price is often over $200 you can do much better elsewhere (stay further out as there is free parking in town). Rotorua itself is overrated and Taupo much nicer.
Spa bath peeling painted tiles
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023