Kowhai Motel Rotorua

$$$$||View on mapRotorua, New Zealand1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010|
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Kowhai Motel Rotorua
1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.8
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Free WiFi8.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples32%
Groups15%
Solo15%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.0Great
Location8.8
Staff8.7
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Free WiFi8.3
Who stays here
Families37%
Couples32%
Groups15%
Solo15%

Motel in Rotorua with natural hot mineral pools and heated swimming pool

Amenities

Kowhai Motel Rotorua offers 2 natural hot mineral pools and a 10-metre heated swimming pool open all year round. Guests can use the full-service spa for treatments or relax on the lounging deck with sun loungers. The property also includes guest laundry facilities with washing powder provided.

Rooms

Each studio and apartment at Kowhai Motel includes digital satellite TV and self-catering cooking facilities. Some units feature a courtyard with a private hot tub. The three-bedroom family room can accommodate up to 10 guests.

Location

The motel sits opposite Kuirau Geothermal Park, within 150 metres of restaurants and cafes in Rotorua's city centre. Kuirau Park offers free geothermal vents and a Saturday farmer's market. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is a 15-minute drive from the property.

Wellness

Two private mineral soaking tubs provide a geothermal bathing experience, drained and cleaned regularly. The on-site full-service spa offers guest treatments, and spa facilities are available. A heated swimming pool and warm mineral pools allow year-round relaxation.

Family

Family rooms with multiple bedrooms cater to groups, including a three-bedroom unit for up to 10 people. The heated pool and mineral baths are popular with children. Guest laundry facilities with provided soap simplify extended stays for families.

  • Pools: 2 natural hot mineral pools plus a 10-metre heated swimming pool
  • Rooms: Self-catering units with private courtyard hot tubs available
  • Location: Opposite Kuirau Geothermal Park, 150 m from city centre dining
  • Wellness: On-site spa treatments and private mineral soaking tubs
  • Family: Three-bedroom units sleeping 10, laundry facilities with soap
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 07:00-10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:18
Former name
kowhai and colonial motel
Price calendar
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Rooms and availability

Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Two-Bedroom Queen Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Queen-size bed
Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Heated swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Spa & wellness centre

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Happy hour

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Kowhai Motel Rotorua

💵 Lowest room price 70 £
📏 Distance to centre 300 m
✈️ Distance to airport 9.5 km
🧳 Nearest airport Rotorua Regional, ROT

Location

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010
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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010
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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010
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Central Mall
540 m
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480 m
Museum
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Lake Rotoma
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Event hall
Te Runanga Tea House
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Gallery
Helium Gallery
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Church
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Restaurant
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