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Kowhai motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Rotorua with 2 indoor pools and outdoor pool

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool
Exterior
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Premium Suite | Living area
Premium Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Explore the area

Map
1232 Ranolf St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Eat Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Garden
Private rooftop hot tub
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Studio | Bathroom

Premium Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Apartment

Business Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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City Apartment

City Apartment

Highlights

Garden
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Apartment

Economy Apartment

Highlights

Kitchen
Dishwasher
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Kitchen
Dishwasher
3 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Toaster
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Three-bedroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two-Bedroom Apartment With Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

City Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Kowhai motel puts you in the heart of Rotorua, steps from Kuirau Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Rotorua Central Mall. Highlights at this motel include 2 indoor swimming pools, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas, and has luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Inner City motel, you'll find Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eat Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Mexicano Zapata Express - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kowhai motel

Motel in Rotorua with 2 indoor pools and outdoor pool
As a guest of Kowhai motel, you'll find 2 indoor swimming pools and an outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Rotorua motel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Kowhai motel offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kowhai motel Motel
Kowhai motel Rotorua
Kowhai motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kowhai motel?

Kowhai motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kowhai motel?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kowhai motel on 29 Mar 2025 start from NZ$145.80, including 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 parking available at Kowhai motel?

Yep, Kowhai motel has a free self car park.

Does Kowhai motel have a pool?

Kowhai motel has 2 indoor swimming pools and an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is Kowhai motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 2 indoor pools, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kowhai motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kowhai motel?

No, Kowhai motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kowhai motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kowhai motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kowhai motel?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 18-minute walk away.

Kowhai motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a family of four with 2 school aged kids we really enjoyed our stay. While a bit dated looking the warm pool and mineral baths were a wonderful way to start and end the day. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was great for walking to the public central thermal pools and the lake not too far a walk away too. The beds were comfortable and the facilities in the apartment good. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a 10 bed apartment which was great as we could all be together but main road very noisy and was only allowed 1 carpark. Also had to share 1 washer and dryer with the entire motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a short stop
Excellent location Air condition and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very near an interesting park and a Lake Rotorua lakeside walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lara

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and the team were amazing and helped with all our requirements. Had a great stay and will definitely return when back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thebe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management was great.the studio was awesome had everything we needed.will definitely go back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicity

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to walk into town and the mineral pools too it off! Will definitely be back 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is in desperate need of an upgrade, broken windows , toilet hanging of the wall , very dated but bed was clean and sleepable
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying Hsin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024