Kowhai motel

Property class: 2
Motel with 2 indoor pools, near Polynesian Spa

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Kowhai motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 indoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $82
$95 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1232 Ranolf St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 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

  • ‪Poco. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Mexican Zapata - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Early Bird Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kowhai motel

  • Kowhai motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Polynesian Spa. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 indoor pools, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Kowhai motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The heated pool and mineral hot pools were a wonderful feature for families and a great way to relax. (9 reviews)
  • The hot tub was a bonus feature, with two mineral hot pools being particularly awesome. (5 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

The pool was awesome, loved our stay.
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8/10 Very good

Great mineral pool and pool. Clean and roomy family suite. Close to downtown shopping and restaurant.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff , great location, spacious rooms . Could be cleaner in places and the rooms are very hot.
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the hot pools, motel is easy walking distance to town, good price
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for family with heated pool and plenty of room space, locality to city centre bonus too. Would stay here again
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8/10 Very good

Clean comfortable
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8/10 Very good

Really lovely helpful staff and owners, also liked the book swap!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place for a short stop

Excellent location Air condition and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room and friendly staff . Highly recommended
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8/10 Very good

Staff was outstanding, kitchen had everything we needed. Great location. A bit noisy as it's right on a major road.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff Quiet
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely clean quiet property. In a grest location.
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Convenient. Friendly and accommodating staff
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6/10 Good

Comfortable space for average cost
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10/10 Exceptional

Big but old rooms. Everything was in immaculate state, but windows were old. I think, it could be cold in winters, however, there's a heatpump in the unit. In any case, I stayed during the summer, and my stay was perfect! The heated swimming pool is amazing, two hot mineral pools are awesome. There's a good laundry for guests, got my clothes clean and dry very quickly. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I truly appreciate their cincere effort to make my stay with them comfortable.
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4/10 Fair

The entire room was worn down. Plates and cutlery were dirty. Bugs in room. Cockroach was found in the kitchen. The cleaner was friendly and helpful. However, the receptionists were not so welcoming.
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4/10 Fair

Was not the room I had chosen on the website, very disappointed. Photos on sites should be true to what you are expecting and paying for! The area of motel was great as it was central to lots of things.
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6/10 Good

The air conditioning did cool but internally looked filthy, I'm sure the filters hadnt been done. Kitchen had everything you needed. Main bed was comfy. The carpets, vinyl and painted walls were old and worn for what you pay per night. Check mineral pools before you step, ours was about 50 degrees, i know should have mentioned to staff. Swam in pool, was lovely and warm. TV was at wrong angle to watch so had to move couch around etc. Staff were friendly and close to night market, park and walking distance to lake front.