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About this property

At Kowhai Motel Rotorua, you can find yourself relaxing in one of 2 natural hot mineral pools or in the 10-metre 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 150 metres from restaurants and cafes in the city centre. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best 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 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sinsemillia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location is perfect close to town and the hospital. staff were amazing very helpful our room was clean beds were comfortable nice size room for myself and baby.
  • Great
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff and the owner were super friendly and helpful they went the extra mile to settle you in, showed you where your allocated parking was and how to access the 3 thermal pools they have available and also offered milk for your room. The room...
  • Masina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Love the free east access to the geothermal hot soaks as well as the heated swimming pool and our room also had a private spa. Our children loved it. Staff are a pleasure to deal with and friendly.
  • Mitchell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was very handy to lake and eating places and unitwas lovely and warm
  • Cathy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Mineral pool was very relaxing, shower presssure awesome. bed comfy and room warm
  • Philippa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The owner and staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay! My boyfriend forgot his id, and the staff was kind enough to go out of his way to express ship it to us the same day. I would highly recommend...
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly, easy to deal with. Good value for the price and walking distance to our venue. They also rang us immediately when they discovered we had left some medication in the fridge and they held it in the reception fridge until we went back to...
  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location, mineral pool and staff were friendly.
  • Cel71
    Australia Australia
    Spacious room, good kitchen amenities, good shower pressure, comfy beds, easy checkin, location great, across from large park. Big bonus a lovely hot thermal pool
  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The pool is nice, but a bit cool with the Southerly wind this time. Nice location for me to access the start for the run event, and also location for getting back after the event.

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House rules

Kowhai Motel Rotorua takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

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