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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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.6
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Sinsemillia
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.”
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Great
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...”
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Masina
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
“Location was very handy to lake and eating places and unitwas lovely and warm”
C
Cathy
New Zealand
“Mineral pool was very relaxing, shower presssure awesome. bed comfy and room warm”
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Philippa
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
“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
“The location, mineral pool and staff were friendly.”
Cel71
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”
Nuwan
New Zealand
“Heated pool, sky TV, Good water pressure and most importantly very supportive staff.Grace who manages reception was very kind and caring..”
Property surroundings
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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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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.”
Cel71
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”
Nuwan
