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Kowhai motel

2.0 star property
Motel with 2 indoor swimming pools, near Polynesian Spa

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2 indoor pools, outdoor pool
Premium Suite | Private kitchen
Premium Suite | Living area
Premium Suite
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Explore the area

Map
1232 Ranolf St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Garden
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Studio | Bathroom

Premium Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Apartment

Business Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfort Apartment

Comfort Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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City Apartment

City Apartment

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Apartment

Economy Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 6 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio With Kitchen

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Unit

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Three-bedroom

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Two-Bedroom Apartment With Air Conditioner

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

City Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

One-Bedroom Apartment With Spa Bath

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Apartment

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Kowhai motel puts you in the heart of Rotorua, steps from Kuirau Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Rotorua Central Mall. Highlights at this motel include 2 indoor swimming pools, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi in public areas, and has luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Inner City motel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eat Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Social Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Mexicano Zapata Express - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Kowhai motel

Motel with 2 indoor swimming pools, near Polynesian Spa
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 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Kitchens offer stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower with a hydromassage showerhead. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Korean

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • 2 indoor pools
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in room

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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, debit cards and cash
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.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kowhai motel Motel
Kowhai motel Rotorua
Kowhai motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kowhai motel?

Kowhai motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kowhai motel?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kowhai motel on 17 July 2025 start from AU$112.31, including 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.

Is parking available at Kowhai motel?

Yep, Kowhai motel has a free self car park.

Does Kowhai motel have a pool?

Kowhai motel has 2 indoor swimming pools and an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is Kowhai motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 2 indoor pools, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Kowhai motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kowhai motel?

No, Kowhai motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kowhai motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kowhai motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kowhai motel?

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

Kowhai motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Friendly and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Comfortable space for average cost
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Room layout was interesting. Parking was very tight, hard to park and get out of lot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ashvyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor customer service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a 10 bed apartment which was great as we could all be together but main road very noisy and was only allowed 1 carpark. Also had to share 1 washer and dryer with the entire motel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Not too bad not too good

Kowhai Hotel was not too bad in terms of cleanliness. Its just the toilet has mosquitos when we arrived. We stayed in 1 bedroom apartment and because it was summer it was very hot, the aircon cannot make our room cold there was an electric fan but its still not enough as we have 4 months old baby. Also, the water get very hot and tap was too strong. Wall sockets were limited. The couch was too saggy so hard to get up. However the management are very accomodating when I asked if we can do a late check out, additional cost though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verena

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

Waty

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not suitable for allergy sufferers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Elly

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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