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Guests staying at Aura Accommodation can enjoy summer, bathing in the large outdoor geothermal heated swimming pool or fire up the BBQ on a beautiful Rotorua evening. The property is within walking distance of all the central city attractions and local markets on offer.

Great location if you don't have a car, friendly staff and comfortable beds.

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Wonderful
1,171 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Capri on Fenton offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a private 2-person spa pool. This motor inn is a 3-minute drive from both Polynesian Spa and Rotorua city centre. Free parking and free bike storage and wash-down area is provided on-site.

Morgen our host was very welcoming. He lives on the property with his family. Everything was well taken care of so we really did not need to call Morgen for much but when we had a question or request he was very helpful and a pleasure to interact with We booked two different kinds of rooms. One was more spacious with a stove top/kitchen area the other just had a kitchenette but both had hot tubs and we really enjoyed them after a day full of adventure activities Location was quite convenient

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9
Wonderful
1,054 reviews
Price from
$111
per night

Located in Rotorua, within 3 km of Rotorua International Stadium and 12 km of Paradise Valley Springs, Kings On Peace provides accommodation with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 14 km from Buried Village, 15 km from Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park and 23 km from Waimangu Volcanic Valley. The motel features family rooms.

Clean and spacious apartment in Rotorua!

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9.4
Wonderful
536 reviews
Price from
$153
per night

Located in Rotorua, 5 km from Rotorua International Stadium, ASURE Rotorua International Motor Inn provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna. The motel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Easy to find.. Nice and comfy rooms Great location handy to everything Awesome staff will be bringing my family back to stay again in the near future.. Will most definitely eat at the IZUMI next time

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8.7
Excellent
2,584 reviews
Price from
$126
per night

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.

Friendliness of Reception both on checkin & checkout, safe quiet area, close to downtown, liked heated pool & heated mineral water tub.

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8
Very Good
1,383 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the beautiful Lake Rotorua, this resort offers free Wi-Fi, mini golf and a heated pool with spa pool. Most accommodation feature a patio. Some offer a spa bath.

You can relax in the hot tub or enjoy the shared barbecue facilities. There is a children’s playground, volleyball court and a games room with table tennis.

Great location but also felt quiet and tucked away. The staff were all amazing!

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8.6
Excellent
1,494 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

The large children's adventure playground is surrounded by trees and features tree huts, swings, tunnels, slides and a flying fox.

Hideaway Lodge Motel offers self-catering apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Each apartment has a private balcony with an outdoor setting and lovely garden views.

Nice newly modernized studio apt. Great place!

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8.8
Excellent
1,885 reviews
Price from
$110
per night

Featuring rooms with a spa bath and free Wi-Fi, Silver Fern Rotorua is just 1 kilometre from Rotorua Golf Club. It features a hot tub and a day spa. Free parking is available on site.

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa is 10 minutes’ drive from the famous Polynesian Spa and Mitai Maori Village. Rotorua Airport is a 15-minute drive away.

the staff on duty at the reception was very kind and helpful, when he found out that we were carrying 4 big luggage and there were no elevator facilities, he immediately gave us the room which downstairs The location is very easy to find

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8.5
Very Good
1,586 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

The motel provides an excellent base to explore this area famous for its fishing, mud pools and volcanic activity. Rotorua City Centre is approximately 8 minutes' drive away and Rotorua International Airport, the gateway to Central Park, is a 2-minute drive away.

really comfortable apartment with home comforts

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8
Very Good
1,062 reviews
Price from
$93
per night

Executive On Fenton features spacious, modern accommodation with free WiFi. Accommodation boasts either a 2-person spa bath or a private courtyard with a 4-person spa pool. A few minutes' walk from local shops and 2 minutes' drive from Lake Rotorua, this property includes free private parking.

Perfect location Nice continental breakfast Lovely clean room 0

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8.1
Very Good
1,058 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

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  • Cleveland Thermal Motel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 834 reviews

    Located in just under 1 hectare of ground with lawns and a garden, Cleveland Motel is 1 mi from Rotorua City Center. It offers BBQ facilities, free WiFi and free parking on site.

    Great location close to town and Patrick's bakery

  • Aura Accommodation
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,171 reviews

    Aura Accommodations is centrally located, 3 minutes' walk from the lake front, 4 minutes' walk from the famous Eat Streat and 9 minutes' walk from both Government Gardens and Rotorua Museum.

    Out in the country with fields and cows all around

  • Capri on Fenton
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,053 reviews

    Capri on Fenton offers spacious rooms with free WiFi and a private 2-person spa pool. This motor inn is a 3-minute drive from both Polynesian Spa and Rotorua city center.

    Nice tidy units, friendly staff and handy to town.

  • ASURE Rotorua International Motor Inn
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,584 reviews

    Located in Rotorua, 3.1 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, ASURE Rotorua International Motor Inn provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center...

    Breakfast was good Very tidy Spa pool excellent 👌

  • Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,586 reviews

    Featuring rooms with a spa tub and free Wi-Fi, Silver Fern Rotorua is just a half mile from Rotorua Golf Club. It features a hot tub and a day spa. Free parking is available on site.

    Great facility layout, separate private area for the spa, open plan

  • Arista of Rotorua
    Breakfast options
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 878 reviews

    Arista of Rotorua studios are 20 minutes’ walk from the famous Polynesian Spa. The property features a BBQ area and a pirate ship children’s playground set in lovely gardens.

    Spacious, practical with whirl pool, manuka honey toiletries.

  • Ashleigh Court Motel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 333 reviews

    Located in a quiet location, Ashleigh Court Motel offers self-contained accommodations with free Wi-Fi and free car parking.

    Clean, large apartment with all necessary amenities

  • Sport Of Kings Motel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 930 reviews

    Featuring free Wi-Fi, an outdoor thermally heated swimming pool, and rooms with private spa pools, Sport of Kings Motel is just 10 minutes' walk from Te Puia Thermal Reserve.

    The spa pool which you don't have to fill up is brilliant!

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  • Ripple Rotorua
    Budget options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,494 reviews

    Located just 8 minutes’ drive from the beautiful Lake Rotorua, this resort offers free Wi-Fi, mini golf and a heated pool with spa pool. Most accommodations feature a patio. Some offer a spa bath.

    everything just the best close to all the attractions

  • Cedarwood Lakeside Motel & Conference Venue
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,062 reviews

    On the shores of Lake Rotorua, Cedarwood Lakeside features a seasonally heated swimming pool, outdoor spa, a private indoor spa and barbecue facilities.

    spa was nice hopefully next time the pool and outside spa is open

  • Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
    Budget options available
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,235 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool and 2 indoor mineral pools, Kuirau Park Motor Lodge is located in the heart of Rotorua. All accommodations includes free WiFi and a TV with SKY 50+ channels.

    Convenient location friendly staff and a great price

  • Rotorua Motel
    Budget options available
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,070 reviews

    Just 5 minutes' walk from Rotorua city center, this motel features a heated swimming pool and free WiFi. It offers accommodations with thermal heating and a private patio.

    Clean n spacious easy to find n staff were friendly

  • Golden Glow Motel
    Budget options available
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,430 reviews

    Offering spacious, heated studios and family apartments with a private spa pool, Golden Glow Motel is a 5-minute walk from Rotorua Town where various shops and restaurants can be found.

    Clean & the beds are very comfortable to sleep in.

  • Rotorua Coachman Spa Motel
    Budget options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,823 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from central Rotorua, Rotorua Coachman Spa Motel offers self-contained accommodations with a private balcony and free WiFi.

    Great location, great room, spa, clean, big facilities

  • Fenton Court Motel
    Budget options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 110 reviews

    The rooms at Fenton Court Motel are equipped with a bath tub or pool and have free Wi-Fi access. Less than 1.2 mi from Rotorua city center, each room includes smart tv, microwave and refrigerator..

    Nice and quiet. Great bed and lovely spa. Thankyou

  • Baden Lodge
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 468 reviews

    Guests can relax in their own private spa pool at Baden Lodge Rotorua. All accommodations includes full kitchen facilities, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

    That the accommodation is cental and close to town.

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  • Kings On Peace
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 539 reviews

    Located in Rotorua, within 1.9 miles of Rotorua International Stadium and 7.3 miles of Paradise Valley Springs, Kings On Peace provides accommodations with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the...

    Very clean and new, excellent service, great location!

  • Lake Lodge Motel Rotorua
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 511 reviews

    Just 656 feet from Lake Rotorua, Lake Lodge Motel offers self-contained accommodations offering lovely lake views. It features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor swimming pool and a tour desk.

    Most helpful Host, cleaniness of room.Great location

  • Thermal Oak Motel
    Central location
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 793 reviews

    Thermal Oak Motel is located in Rotorua and offers modern studios, one and two-bedroom suites and three-bedroom apartment.

    The motel was close to restaurants room was spacious

  • Brylin Motel
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 384 reviews

    Located just 1.2 mi from Rotorua city center, Brylin Motel offers spacious accommodations with spa bath and free Wi-Fi. It is a 15-minute walk to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Village.

    Private. Good location. Clean rooms. Spacious bathroom.

  • BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 823 reviews

    Centrally located in a quiet street, BK’s Rotorua Motor Lodge offers modern accommodations with free unlimited WiFi and free parking. Most rooms feature a 2-person spa bath.

    Very clean, good location and very friendly welcome.

  • Wylie Court Motor Lodge
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 828 reviews

    Set in spacious park-like surroundings, Wylie Court Motor Lodge features a heated swimming pool. All accommodations includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

    Room was comfortable, warm and had great facilities

  • Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 533 reviews

    Bella Vista Motel Rotorua offers motel-style accommodations right next to Kuirau Thermal Park. All rooms have private bathrooms, some with spa baths. Unlimited free WiFi is included for all rooms.

    Friendly staff. Good location. Very clean and comfortable

  • Executive On Fenton
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,058 reviews

    Executive On Fenton features spacious, modern accommodations with free WiFi. Accommodations features either a 2-person spa bath or a private courtyard with a 4-person spa pool.

    Clean n tidy. Spacious bathroom. It was good. Parking was good.

  • Pure Motel
    Central location
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 889 reviews

    Offering accommodations with free WiFi, PURE Motel & Pure Guest House and Guest House is a 5-minute drive from Rotorua’s city center and a 15-minute from Rotorua Airport.

    Quiet, comfortable, and the environment is very good.

  • New Castle Motor Lodge
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews

    Located in Rotorua, The Motor Lodge is 5 mi from Rotorua Airport. All accommodations features free Wi-Fi, a balcony or patio and a kitchen.

    Rooms are spacious and clean. Spa bath was Devine.

  • Kowhai Motel Rotorua
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,383 reviews

    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.

    Good location very clean and compact friendly staff.

  • Six On Union Motel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 944 reviews

    Located in a quiet tree-lined street in Rotorua, next to Central Mall, Rotorua's main shopping mall.

    Had everything we needed, clean & tidy. Easy access.

  • Aurora City Suites Motel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 81 reviews

    AURORA CITY SUITES MOTEL Welcome to our newly renovated motel, where modern convenience meets classic comfort. Our stylishly upgraded accommodations provide a cozy retreat for every traveler.

    Great location, very tidy & staff were amazing.

  • Palm Court Motor Inn
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 416 reviews

    Just 5 minutes’ drive from the heart of Rotorua, Palm Court Motor Inn offers self-contained accommodations with a spa pool.

    Everything. Warm cosy rooms Spa pool Comfy beds

  • Devonwood Motel
    Central location
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 286 reviews

    Just 1.9 mi from central Rotorua, the 1.5-acre Devonwood Resort offers accommodations with satellite TV and free WiFi. It features a saltwater swimming pool and a Scandinavian sauna.

    The owners where fantastic very helpful and friendly

  • Astray Motel
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 427 reviews

    Offering free WiFi and free on-site parking, Astray Motel & Backpackers is located in central Rotorua.

    The venue is very good and the staff super friendly

  • Red Rock Thermal Motel - Mineral Pool
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 298 reviews

    The Red Rock Motel offers comfortable accommodations just 15 minutes’ walk from the Rotorua city center. It features a thermally heated swimming pool, free WiFi internet access and free parking.

    It was easy to get from the airport. Good location.

  • Jack & Di's Lakefront Motel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 364 reviews

    Jack & Di's Lakefront Resort Motel is set on 1-acre of gardens, offering views of Lake Rotorua and within walking distance of Waiteti trout fishing stream.

    Adequate room with what we needed, not flash but functional.

  • Ambassador Thermal Motel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,173 reviews

    Ambassador Thermal Motel is centrally located in Rotorua, near Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 mineral pools and barbecue facilities.

    We really loved the large windows with a nice view.

  • Rose Court Motel
    Central location
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 222 reviews

    Rose Court Motel offers cozy rooms with a kitchenette, fresh water hot tub and free high speed unlimited WiFi. It is located 0.8 mi from Te Puia Maori Cultural Center. On-site parking is provided.

    Central with very friendly manager. Love the spa.

  • Fernleaf Motel
    Central location
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 47 reviews

    Boasting free WiFi and free onsite parking, Fernleaf Motel is just 0.9 mi from the center of Rotorua. It offers self-contained accommodations with a flat-screen TV.

    Nice and big Kitchen use even if it's out dated Pool beautiful

  • Accolade Lodge Motel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 24 reviews

    Centrally located in a quiet street, Accolade Lodge Motel is just a 2-minute walk from the restaurants and supermarkets of Rotorua city center. Free Wi-Fi and free car parking are available.

    Friendly staff and beautiful room, location is perfect!

  • Aaryn Court Motel
    Central location
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 53 reviews

    Offering free WiFi, Aaryn Court Motel is located in Rotorua, just a few minutes' walk from restaurants and shops. Each room features a kitchenette and cable TV. The Polynesian Spa is just 0.6 mi away.

    Room 5. Was good people were very helpful staff was nice.

  • Fairy Springs Motel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 249 reviews

    Offering free Wi-Fi and a heated hot tub, Fairy Springs Motel is located in a peaceful area only a 5-minute drive from Rotorua city center.

    Spacious loved all the SKY channels lovely location

  • Ace Motor Lodge
    Central location
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 237 reviews

    Ace Motor Lodge offers clean and tidy accommodations in central Rotorua. Each room offers free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Most rooms offer a spa bath. There is free car parking on site.

    Lovely host Central position. Nice and warm Clean

  • Birchwood Spa Motel
    6.4
    Scored 6.4
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 591 reviews

    Birchwood Spa Motel is a 5-minute drive from Rotorua’s city center, and a 10-minute drive from the Rotorua Regional Airport.

    comfortable beds, big rooms and sky Tv. big spa too.

  • MALFROY Motor Lodge Rotorua
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 603 reviews

    Offering free unlimited in-room WiFi, heated pools and fully secure apartments with central heating, MALFROY is located 10 minutes' walk from the CBD, Kuirau Park, restaurants and bars.

    It was exactly what we needed for our little stay.

  • Apex on Fenton
    Central location
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 80 reviews

    Located in Rotorua, 1.8 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Apex on Fenton has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

    The beds were very comfortable, the shower was lovely

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Motels that guests love in Rotorua

  • Avg. price/night: $102.34
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,869 reviews
    Does not look like the pictures, it's more like a run down motel. I booked a spa day for me and my partner and confirmed this with them although it took 3 attempts for them to respond. They had not booked this so we drove 3 hours to this resort for nothing. Very disappointing. The staff are nice, they are just clearly understaffed. The spa pool didn't look clean and one of the pools was empty with tape around it. I felt very mislead.
    Brown
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $125.79
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,584 reviews
    staff was easy to communicate with; location was close to most everything in Rotorua (given you have a car); the rooms were honest and nice for a motel status
    Zachary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $76.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 944 reviews
    The staff were lovely and very attentive - we were given new towels, new teas/coffees and new soap bars/shampoo sachets every morning. Bed was very comfortable, balcony was lovely to sit at in the sun at lunchtime, and the kitchen has good facilities with a microwave, toaster, gas hob and electric hob. Shower had good pressure. Laundry facilities on site were also a big bonus (2 dollars for a wash, and 2 dollars for the dryer). Flowers around the motel are gorgeous, and the cats were cute.
    Elizabeth
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $107.73
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,597 reviews
    Unfortunately not too much minus the free parking.
    Sara
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $134.14
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 533 reviews
    Good location. Clothes Washing facilities. Comfortable rooms- typical motel room but spacious and clean. Heater in bathroom. Microwave . Fish and chip shop in same road ( closed Mondays!)
    Janice
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $132.41
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,716 reviews
    Good location with free parking
    Sharon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $139.42
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 823 reviews
    The motel is located directly opposite a supermarket and mall and not too far from the town centre and some of the sights. Best of all, for $10 the person at reception washed and dried our clothes and left them in our room. Brilliant service. Room was great, what we needed and we cooked on our 1st night and prepared lunch for the following day. There is certainly plenty to do in the Rotorua area and BK’s motor lodge was ideal as a base.
    Geraint
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.19
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 427 reviews
    I simply needed a room for one night during my trip by car in New Zealand. The location was very good, very central, there was free parking on the premises. The room was what one would expect from a motel and very good value for the money.
    Walter
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $76.43
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 944 reviews
    Stayed here for 2 nites with a family of 5. Nice small motel, well equipped. Free parking available.
    Amiran
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $116.64
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 793 reviews
    This place is refurbished, with the connivence of a kitchen and spacious studio. There is free parking outside the motel with first in first serve basis.
    Teresa
    Group

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