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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010

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Situated just 550 metres from the Hot Water Beach of Lake Tarawera, the 4-star Kowhai Motel Rotorua features Wi-Fi in public areas, and a car park on site. Located only 0.8 km from Lake Rotorua, this Rotorua motel also offers to take advantage of a hot spring public bath and a Jacuzzi.

Location

The centre of Rotorua is a 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. Lake Rotoiti is not far from the Kowhai Motel in Rotorua.

There is the Whakarewarewa Forest Redwoods nearly 10 minutes away by car, and Rotorua bus station is 600 m from the accommodation.

For those travelling from afar, Rotorua Regional airport is 15 minutes' drive away.

Rooms

Kowhai Motel Rotorua has 17 rooms, comprising a sitting area and a dining area. Complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee and tea making facilities, are offered. Bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, also include a hair dryer and toiletries.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at the café Columbus Coffee located 150 metres away.

Leisure & Business

Relax in 2 indoor swimming pools or enjoy spa therapy and barbecue grills. Guests are welcome to participate in winery tours.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Studio

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Superior Apartment

2 persons

50 m²

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Heating

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Two-Bedroom

2 persons

45 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

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One-Bedroom

2 persons

45 m²

2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Rotorua300 m

Airports

Rotorua Regional (ROT) 9.5 km

Tauranga (TRG) 68.6 km

Bus

Bus stop 1.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Happy hour

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

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

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Dressing area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010

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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010

City landmarks

Landmark

Kuirau Park

1.1 km

Landmark

Polynesian Spa

1.3 km

Landmark

Tamaki Maori Village

1.3 km

Golf Course

Government Gardens

1.3 km

Landmark

Te Puia

3.0 km

Landmark

Arawa War Memorial Statue

950 m

Landmark

Lake Rotorua

1.1 km

Landmark

Sulphur Point

950 m

Landmark

Ohinemutu

930 m

Spa Centre

The Spa Rotorua

1.3 km

Landmark

Fancy Meow Cat Cafe

1.1 km

Landmark

Saint Faith's Anglican Church

1.1 km

Mall

Eat Street

1.1 km

Church

3C Church Rotorua

620 m

Landmark

Te Hahi o te Whakapono

1.1 km

Landmark

Statue of Jean Batten

670 m

Landmark

Madhouse Design Store & Gallery

830 m

Landmark

Thermal Footbaths

1.1 km

Landmark

Puawai Jade

1.1 km

Landmark

Foot Spa

1.1 km

Nearby

Mall

Central Mall

540 m

Queens Drive

Fred W Wylie Memorial Statue

480 m

Museum

Bibleworld Museum and Discovery Centre

540 m

RotoruaNew Zealand

Lake Rotoiti

540 m

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Lake Tarawera's Hot Water Beach

540 m

Lake Rotoma

540 m

Event hall

Te Runanga Tea House

540 m

Gallery

Helium Gallery

540 m

Church

Saint Lukes Church

540 m

1234 Fenton Street

Rakai Jade

540 m

Restaurants

Abracadabra Cafe Bar

260 m

1263 Amohia Street

Our BackYard Pub

200 m

1287 Eruera Street

Coffee Hub

250 m

1241 Hinemoa Street

Interval Eatery

270 m

1241 Hinemoa Street

Sichuan Style Restaurant in Rotorua

280 m

1260 - 1262 Eruera Street

Le Cafe De Paris

320 m

1206 Hinemoa Street Cbd

Teal Kitchen

320 m

1213 Hinemoa Street

Capers Epicurean

440 m

1181 Eruera Street

Pig & Whistle

570 m

1182 Tutanekai Street Cnr Haupapa and Tutanekai Streets

Fat Dog Cafe & Bar

660 m

1161 Arawa Street

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-22:00

Check-out

from 07:00-10:00

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

is available in for free.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog / Filipino

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Former name

kowhai and colonial motel

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