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About the Hotel

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
Superior Apartment
2 persons
50 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Heating
Two-Bedroom
2 persons
45 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
One-Bedroom
2 persons
45 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

A complete list of available transportation options

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
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Location

1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010
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1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua, New Zealand, 3010
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
RotoruaNew Zealand
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
Number of rooms:
17
Former name
kowhai and colonial motel

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