Kowhai Motel Rotorua

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand - Opposite Kuirau Park
8.0/10 · 1228 reviews

Situated nearly a 10-minute drive from Te Puia, the 4-star smoke-free Kowhai Motel Rotorua helps organise winery tours for active guests. Featuring an indoor pool, this Rotorua motel is within a few blocks of natural sights like the crater Lake Rotorua.

Location

The centre of Rotorua can be reached within a 5-minute walk. The hotel is only 1.3 km from Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to War Memorial Park, located merely 11 minutes' stroll away. There is Rotorua Lakefront Boardwalk just 1.1 km away, and Rotorua bus station is a short way from the Kowhai Motel. For those travelling from afar, Rotorua Regional airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

The accommodation features 18 rooms equipped with Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making equipment. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. Also, the separate bedrooms are furnished with a wardrobe. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with hairdryers and towels, are included in the private bathrooms. You can enjoy views of the pool.

Food & Drinks

Kowhai Motel Rotorua is around a 5-minute stroll from Abracadabra Cafe Rotorua.

Leisure & Activities

The property’s pool area has a hot tub.

Why choose Kowhai Motel Rotorua

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  • Natural hot mineral pools

  • Centrally located accommodation

  • Heated swimming pool all year

  • Self-contained units available

Main amenities

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming Pool

  • Spa and relaxation

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • Air conditioning

  • No pets allowed

General
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa and relaxation
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Wi-Fi

Parking options

  • Free parking

Property services

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

In the kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

For kids

  • Cots

Recreation

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

In the rooms

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

In the bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Carpeted floor

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 15:00 until 22:00
Check-out:
from 07:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

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From USD 95 per night
Check-in 5 Nov 2026
Check-out 6 Nov 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Location of Kowhai Motel Rotorua

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

 -  Opposite Kuirau Park
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          Enter dates to see availability
          From USD 95 per night
          Check-in 5 Nov 2026
          Check-out 6 Nov 2026
          Guests 2 guests

          Adults:

          2

          Children:

          0
          All rates verified
          How we verified prices Our team regularly checks prices to make sure you see the lowest available rates. We compare them with hotel prices and other providers. If discounts or promotions appear, prices on our site are updated accordingly.
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          Important information
          Kowhai Motel Rotorua
          Check-in:
          from 15:00 until 22:00
          Check-out:
          from 07:00 until 10:00
          • Children and extra beds
          • Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.