Kowhai Motel Rotorua

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9.0

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × One-Bedroom
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Entire apartment
2 single beds ,
1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 1 left
US$104 per night
Original price
US$328.19
Last-minute Deal
- US$16.41
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$311.78
US$104 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

At Kowhai Motel Rotorua, you can find yourself relaxing in one of 2 natural hot mineral pools or in the 10-metre heated swimming pool. Each studio and apartment include digital satellite TV and free WiFi access. Located in Rotorua CBD opposite the Kuirau Geothermal Park, you'll find yourself only 150 metres from restaurants and cafes in the city centre. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is a 15-minute drive away. Heating and tea/coffee making facilities are included in each unit. Most also include self-catering cooking facilities. Some units include a courtyard with private hot tub. Guest laundry facilities are available at Kowhai Motel Rotorua.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Great for your stay

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Rotorua, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × One-Bedroom
Price for:
Max adults: 3
Entire apartment
2 single beds ,
1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Total cost to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 1 left
US$104 per night
Original price
US$328.19
Last-minute Deal
- US$16.41
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$311.78
US$104 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Studio
  • Total cost to cancel
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  • 1 large double bed
US$260 for 3 nights
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One-Bedroom
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Entire apartment
484 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Kitchen
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Iron
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Fan
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Fold-up bed
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 3
US$104 per night
Original price
US$328.19
Last-minute Deal
- US$16.41
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$311.78
US$104 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$90 per night
Original price
US$283.44
Last-minute Deal
- US$14.17
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$269.27
US$90 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Apartment with Balcony
We have 2 left
  • Bedroom 1: 2 single beds and 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Entire apartment
538 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$109 per night
Original price
US$343.11
Last-minute Deal
- US$17.16
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$325.95
US$109 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Max adults: 2
US$94 per night
Original price
US$298.36
Last-minute Deal
- US$14.92
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$283.44
US$94 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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5% off
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Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$85 per night
Original price
US$268.52
Last-minute Deal
- US$13.43
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$255.09
US$85 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
One-Bedroom Apartment
We have 2 left
  • Bedroom 1: 1 large double bed
  • Living room: 2 sofa beds
Free cot available on request
Entire apartment
484 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$122 per night
Original price
US$384.88
Last-minute Deal
- US$19.24
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$365.64
US$122 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$108 per night
Original price
US$340.13
Last-minute Deal
- US$17.01
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$323.12
US$108 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Two-Bedroom
We have 1 left
  • Bedroom 1: 2 single beds
  • Bedroom 2: 1 double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
Free cot available on request
Entire apartment
484 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$131 per night
Original price
US$413.22
Last-minute Deal
- US$20.66
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$392.56
US$131 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$117 per night
Original price
US$368.47
Last-minute Deal
- US$18.42
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$350.05
US$117 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
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Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Family Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed and
  • 1 bunk bed
Free cot available on request
Room
484 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Pool view
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 3
US$140 per night
Original price
US$441.57
Last-minute Deal
- US$22.08
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$419.49
US$140 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
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Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max adults: 2
US$126 per night
Original price
US$396.81
Last-minute Deal
- US$19.84
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$376.97
US$126 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Last-minute Deal.
Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Studio
  • 1 large double bed
Free cot available on request
Entire studio
377 feet²
Private kitchenette
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$87 per night
Original price
US$273.49
Last-minute Deal
- US$13.67
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$259.82
US$87 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
5% off
5% off
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Excluded: 15 % VAT
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The staff were super helpful & friendly nothing was too much trouble.”
  • Junko
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Very clean and warm. Good location by the park where you can see thermal activities. Indoor hot pools were lovely. Kitchen was well equipped. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. This was my second time staying there. I’ll come back again.”
  • Sinsemillia
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location is perfect close to town and the hospital. staff were amazing very helpful our room was clean beds were comfortable nice size room for myself and baby.”
  • Great
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The staff and the owner were super friendly and helpful they went the extra mile to settle you in, showed you where your allocated parking was and how to access the 3 thermal pools they have available and also offered milk for your room. The room...”
  • Masina
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Love the free east access to the geothermal hot soaks as well as the heated swimming pool and our room also had a private spa. Our children loved it. Staff are a pleasure to deal with and friendly.”
  • Mitchell
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Location was very handy to lake and eating places and unitwas lovely and warm”
  • Cathy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Mineral pool was very relaxing, shower presssure awesome. bed comfy and room warm”
  • Philippa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The owner and staff went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed for our stay! My boyfriend forgot his id, and the staff was kind enough to go out of his way to express ship it to us the same day. I would highly recommend...”
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Friendly, easy to deal with. Good value for the price and walking distance to our venue. They also rang us immediately when they discovered we had left some medication in the fridge and they held it in the reception fridge until we went back to...”
  • Bruce
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “The location, mineral pool and staff were friendly.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Kowhai Motel Rotorua takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kowhai & Colonial Motel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Spa and wellness centre is closed from Tue 7 Oct 2025 until Fri 24 Oct 2025