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New Castle Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Rotorua, near Polynesian Spa

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Property amenity
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Studio
Studio, Jetted Tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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18 Ward Avenue, Rotorua, 03201
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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View from room

Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Jetted Tub

Studio, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Rotorua

At New Castle Motor Lodge you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include in-room kitchenettes, free WiFi and LCD TVs. .Enjoy access to a bowling alley and bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Fenton Park motel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬15 min walk

About this property

New Castle Motor Lodge

Motel in Rotorua, near Polynesian Spa
As a guest of New Castle Motor Lodge, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. New Castle Motor Lodge also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.

This 3-star Rotorua motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
New Castle Motor Lodge offers 16 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star motel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. 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

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bowling alley

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Rotorua
New Castle Motor
New Castle Motor Hotel Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at New Castle Motor Lodge?

New Castle Motor Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at New Castle Motor Lodge?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Castle Motor Lodge on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$174.10, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at New Castle Motor Lodge?

No, New Castle Motor Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at New Castle Motor Lodge?

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

Are pets allowed at New Castle Motor Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at New Castle Motor Lodge?

There isn't one on site, but Rotorua Golf Club is a short 11-minute walk away.

New Castle Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 498 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Very clean, quiet and loads of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room layout. Having a seperate bedroom would be great for families - for us it was our walkin wardrobe😋 the main room with kitchenette was spacious and the cherry on the top was the yummy large spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

santana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have arrived at our destination after leaving and i a missing money and a Authentic Gucci bag worth $4000 and cash that isnt in my belongs anymore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

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

8/10 Good

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Highly recommend

They must’ve upgraded our room because it was huge. It’s very nice facility. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

3 night stay

Well situated good parking easy to find needs a bit of refreshing quite basic plenty of drinking sachets. Good bedding and nice towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vishwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Served my purpose perfectly. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place for a basic overnight stay. Very hot with no air con just individual fans. A mirror outside of the bathroom would be useful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

jan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate central position
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean, interior and furnishings looked all recently updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this property was good. Its definitely far-ish out of the middle of the city so you'll want to have options for driving. It was clean and staff was polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immense gratitude to the staff / owners of this lovely motor lodge. Their kindness and compassion at an extremely stressful and heartbreaking time whilst having to visit my father in the hospital was very much appreciated. The room / facilities fulfilled all my needs and expectations. There is also a beautiful rose garden directly over the road from them, with seats to relax on and lawns to stretch out on whilst enjoying the fresh air in peaceful surroundings [despite not being far from the main road] I would not hesitate to stay there again, or recommend this to anyone needing to visit family / friends in the hospital. Thank you to all who made my stay so much easier, keep up the good work as I do appreciate how hard times are now for you all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and thoughtful owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mere

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024