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Golden Glow Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Rotorua Arts Village

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Exterior
Superior Twin Room
X - Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Spa Bathtub, without Kitchen | Indoor spa tub
Standard Double
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Hot tub
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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253 Fenton Street, Victoria, Rotorua, 3010
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Spa Double

Free WiFi

Economy Spa Double

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Large Family Unit

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double

Standard Double

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Family Unit

Standard Family Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Large Family Unit with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Room with 2 Queen Beds and Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3

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Free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Queen Room with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Rotorua

Golden Glow Motel places you in the centre of Rotorua, within just a 15-minute stroll of Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Victoria motel, you'll be 28.6 km (17.8 mi) from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eat Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Vnam Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Yaki Yaki - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Golden Glow Motel

Motel with free parking, near Rotorua Arts Village
As a guest of Golden Glow Motel, you'll find a hot tub, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rotorua motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Golden Glow Motel offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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
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 and Mastercard.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Golden Glow Motel?

Golden Glow Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Golden Glow Motel?

Yep, Golden Glow Motel has a free self car park.

What makes Golden Glow Motel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus Jetted bath in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Golden Glow Motel.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Golden Glow Motel?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Golden Glow Motel?

No, Golden Glow Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Golden Glow Motel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Golden Glow Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Golden Glow Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 18-minute walk away.

Golden Glow Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have cancelled my reservation but unable to get my refund. will never book with Expedia again.. I have several emails to verify this concern but i dont receive any reply
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In-room private spa is the one attracting us. But if you fill hot water into spa, you could not have shower, it seems hot water was limited supplied :( Daily room service and bed setting service made us satisfied. Very good location you could walk to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay walking distance to town

Welcomed to the hotel by the manager, who couldn’t do any more to help if needed. The room was spacious and comfortable, although only used the spa on my last morning. Lots of opportunities to walk to the town centre and Government Gardens from the hotel, whether for a beer, shop or food. 2 supermarkets nearby to help use the cooking facilities in room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well maintained

Well maintained and friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience, host was very accommodating. Room size - perfect for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival the man in the office was abrupt and seemed to be in a big hurry to show us our room and wasn’t at all welcoming. The room’s windows and doors were shut so it wasn’t aired out and it was extremely hot inside with no aircon. There was a pedestal fan in a cupboard that he did find time to show us! We did arrive on a summers evening and it was a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great Value

Went to ROTORUA for a funeral on New Years Eve. Was lucky to find any accommodation. Golden Glow was quiet and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

MINYING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay there. Would go back again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Quite close to the city centre, clean basic room

Prior to my arrival, I send two enquiries to Golden Glow Motel staff via Hotels.com, no reply from them. Upon arrival, a Chinese lady at Reception checked us in. She was hostile. Anyway, we were given key to Room 4, which was noisy as it is near the main road. The room was clean and quite spacious. Housekeeping cleans room on daily basis. For the price we paid, it was relatively ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to town centre. Third visit to this motel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was fairly old but in tidy and clean condition. Loved the spa pool in the unit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful motel

Motel was absolutely stunning! We checked in and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and it was clean. Cooking facilities were adequate and the utensils were clean. Every day after we left the room was cleaned - bed made, dishes cleaned and towels replaced. The overall experience was amazing and can not fault it. Definitely returning and referring family and friends there also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Raj, Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice handy location for all amenities, within CBD

had a good experience, motel is located @ handy location within the city. Good motel for the price paid. Recommended for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

kamal , auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is so nice , the room is very clean and staff is so nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

HARRISON, BRISBANE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Location was good, place was clean but everything was old and smelt old. Room was best of lot however could hear neighbors through wall. Service limited to office hours and never returned calls, checked out day early even though we were paid a day extra we forfeited. Hot water was luke warm. Recommend a back packers cheaper and better
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

LB, Auckland, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and cosy motel room with private hot tub

I arrived on a very hot summers day and managed to cool down considerably after 10 minutes in front of the fan. Room was nice and cosy with a private hot tub, very clean and tidy. Motel is close to a lot of amenities. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and went back home relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Glenn, Katy, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean Hotel

Hotel was clean, staff friendly and location was convenient to activities. Owner has done a good job of upkeep in an older property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dated, but overall we were happy with the room and facilities. It was great having a spa in the room, and the beds were comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Dennis, Wellington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay in Rotorua

Room met expectations, clean modern, good beds, no outside disturbance Had to open door and kitchen window to get ventilation as room was hot. Not told that we had to climb steep stairs to reach room, so unsuitable for elderly and infirm. Also difficult to get into spa pool/shower unit, needed flexibility and agility, not common in elderly.. Receptionist helpful, friendly and even helped my wife with her luggage to get up the stairs