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Kowhai motel

Property class: 2
Motel perfectly located for exploring Rotorua

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.
A yellow entrance gate with a notice board, a staircase leading to a building, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a metal ladder, and a depth marker.
A modern kitchen with a bar counter, a window with a view of the outside, and a built-in oven.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living room.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1232 Ranolf St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Place, Rotorua Night Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Studio

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a microwave, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, a radiator, and a door marked with the number 5.

Business Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A single-story building with a covered porch, a well-maintained lawn, and a palm tree.

Deluxe Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Apartment

A hotel room with two single beds, a brown leather chair, a small wooden table, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

Comfort Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Apartment

A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a microwave, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Family Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Economy Apartment

A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and an air conditioning unit.

Economy Apartment

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite

A modern kitchen with a bar counter, a window with a view of the outside, and a built-in oven.

Premium Suite

  • Park view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Apartment, Courtyard View

A hotel room with two single beds, a brown leather chair, a small wooden table, and a ceiling-mounted air conditioner.

Apartment, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

A compact hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a desk, and a kitchenette.

One Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for One-Bedroom Apartment With Spa Bath

A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, two wall-mounted lights, and a window with a view.

One-Bedroom Apartment With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio With Kitchen

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Rotorua

City center stay.At this Inner City motel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kuirau Park and Lakes Performing Arts Centre. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Eat Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Mexican Zapata - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kowhai motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Rotorua
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 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchens offer stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.

This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • High chair
  • In-room kitchen
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Kowhai motel Motel
Kowhai motel Rotorua
Kowhai motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kowhai motel to the airport?

Kowhai motel is 5.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kowhai motel?

As of Sept 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kowhai motel on Oct 26, 2026 start from CA $100, excluding 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.

Does Kowhai motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kowhai motel.

Does Kowhai motel offer free breakfast?

Kowhai motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kowhai motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Kowhai motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kowhai motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Kowhai motel have a pool?

Kowhai motel features 2 indoor pools and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does Kowhai motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Kowhai motel to downtown Rotorua?

Kowhai motel is 0.2 mi away from Rotorua.

Kowhai motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was awesome, loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, good amenities, hit the spot for post-ultramarathon recovery
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we have stayed here before and loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mineral pool and pool. Clean and roomy family suite. Close to downtown shopping and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff , great location, spacious rooms . Could be cleaner in places and the rooms are very hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were so friendly and very obliging. The rooms were clean The bed were comfortable Loved the pool We will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the hot pools, motel is easy walking distance to town, good price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family with heated pool and plenty of room space, locality to city centre bonus too. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely helpful staff and owners, also liked the book swap!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heat pump in the room I was in had an issue when put on high it would thunder through the way in and out of cycle. It sounded like a washing machine out of balance. I had to turn it off overnight as the noise would wake you up. Could have done with another blanket on the bed. Apart from that it was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room and friendly staff . Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was outstanding, kitchen had everything we needed. Great location. A bit noisy as it's right on a major road.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely clean quiet property. In a grest location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
SO nice and warm in the winter. The heated pool is a great feature for the kids. Perfect size apartment for the price. It is a bit dated but the price reflects that also. Would definitely stay for a quick trip again :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
hotel staffs are very friendly. room has kitchen, cooking tools, flidge & very comfortable. theres hot bath in here! its cozy & tiny but I think this is the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I enjoyed my stay. A nice warm room with everything I needed. Very conveniently located to local shops and restaurants etc. Just a little noise created by Saturday evening traffic on the busy road fronting the motel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were granted an early check in as the room was available, kids loved the heated pool (and so did I), it was a bonus to have a spa pool with our room but hot water was not working so great, although it was warm enough for the kids. Pleasant staff, quiet place despite being near the CBC. Beds were comfortable and room was warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025