Kowhai Motel Rotorua | Hotel in Rotorua, New Zealand

| 7.8 (1431 Reviews) |  9 Bathrooms  38 Guests
Rotorua Hotel | Kowhai Motel Rotorua

Hotel with Pool, Oceanfront and Security

At Kowhai Motel Rotorua, you can find yourself relaxing in one of 2 natural hot mineral pools or in the 10-yard 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 492 feet from restaurants and cafes in the city center. 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.

Kowhai Motel Rotorua is located in Rotorua.

This 17 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 1431 reviews with the average score of 7.8 . Coming to Rotorua and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 17 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this Casai place in Rotorua. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Kowhai Motel Rotorua in Rotorua is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Kowhai Motel Rotorua”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, 3010, New Zealand

Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
Activities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Happy hour
  • Spa
  • Spa facilities
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Room service
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
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 id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.98
Location:
8.83
Staff:
8.86
Facilities:
7.74
Comfort:
7.99
Cleanliness:
7.97
Bruce and Melinda
Sep 22, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Mineral, location, clean and comfortable, convenient around town.
Negative: Nothing
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio
Room Type: Studio
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchenette, Dining table, Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
One-Bedroom
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 45 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Fold-up bed, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
Two-Bedroom
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 45 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
Three-bedroom
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 120 m2
2 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
Superior Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
One-Bedroom Apartment
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 45 m2
2 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

General

Safe, Fan, Soundproof, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

Activities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Wardrobe or closet, Walk-in closet, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
Family Double Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 45 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Fan, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Private entrance, Carpeted, Ironing facilities, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Pool view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool
Apartment with Balcony
Room Type: Apartment
Room Size: 50 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Shampoo, Hairdryer, Body soap, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet, Shower, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV, Satellite channels

General

Private entrance, Iron, Carpeted, Heating, Air conditioning, Trash cans

Kitchen

Microwave, Wine glasses, Electric kettle, Kitchenware, Cleaning products, Stovetop, Toaster, Kitchen, Dining table, Refrigerator, Oven

Living Area

Desk, Sofa, Sitting area, Dining area

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

Pool and Spa

Pool towels, Heated pool

FAQ's

Is this Kowhai Motel Rotorua pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Kowhai Motel Rotorua?

Check-in time for Kowhai Motel Rotorua starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Kowhai Motel Rotorua have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Kowhai Motel Rotorua has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Kowhai Motel Rotorua?

Best-rates for the Kowhai Motel Rotorua starts from $92 per night with includes View, Spa, Guest Services, Pool, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Internet, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Air Conditioner, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Ocean View, Wellness Facilities, Hot Tub, Laundry with all other facilities. Casai.co.za matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Kowhai Motel Rotorua a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Kowhai Motel Rotorua wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Kowhai Motel Rotorua has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Kowhai Motel Rotorua?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Kowhai Motel Rotorua indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Kowhai Motel Rotorua?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Kowhai Motel Rotorua are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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