Kowhai Motel Rotorua

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

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Kowhai Motel Rotorua

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Check-in date:
05 Nov 2026
Check-out date:
06 Nov 2026
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2 guests
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Kowhai Motel Rotorua

ex. Kowhai And Colonial Motel

Located merely 550 metres from Sir Howard Morrision Performing Arts Centre Convention Center, the smoke-free Kowhai Motel Rotorua offers air-conditioned rooms merely 14 minutes' walk from the crater Lake Rotorua. This 4-star motel offers Wi-Fi in public areas, a car park on site and 2 indoor swimming pools.

The hotel is about 5 km from Rotorua Regional airport and 2.8 km from such cultural venues as Whakarewarewa Maori Village Cultural Center. The Kowhai Motel Rotorua offers proximity to natural sights like Kuirau Nature Park (1.1 km) and the public park "Government Gardens" (1.3 km). Also, War Memorial Park is situated about 5 minutes' drive away. The location will allow you to be in the vicinity of Fancy Meow Cat Cafe. This accommodation is a mere 0.8 km from Flying fox cable car station.

Kowhai Motel Rotorua has 18 rooms, comprising a kitchenette and a dining area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, along with coffee/tea making equipment, are offered. There are air-conditioned bedrooms and private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet provided. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from this Rotorua hotel.

Dining options also include Abracadabra Cafe Rotorua, located a stone's throw from the property.

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Room overview

Kowhai Motel Rotorua has 18 rooms, comprising a kitchenette and a dining area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, along with coffee/tea making equipment, are offered. There are air-conditioned bedrooms and private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet provided. Guests can enjoy views of the garden from this Rotorua hotel.
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Features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Heated swimming pool
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Cots
  • Air conditioning

Internet connection

  • Wi-Fi

Parking

  • Free parking

Services

  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Happy hour

Kitchen has

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For children

  • Cots

Leisure facilities

  • Heated swimming pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Jacuzzi

Rooms have

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom has

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Good to know

Check-in: from 15:00 until 22:00
Check-out: from 07:00 until 10:00
  • Extra beds
  • The number of extra beds allowed in a room - 1.

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David

9/10

2021-03-12

convenient base for 2 nights in rotorua, great hotel. apartment was with climate control, television and a writing table. the staff was welcoming - we will be back.

Ralph

7/10

2020-07-11

Quick customer service. We enjoyed the room.

Scott

9/10

2020-03-17

Tamaki maori village was close to the hotel, only 1 mile. I greatly enjoyed the rooms. The venue was situated next to the Rotorua i-Site bus stop, just 15 minutes walking distance. Free Wi-Fi was working perfectly👌😃

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Check-in date:
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