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Kowhai & Colonial Motel

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Kowhai & Colonial Motel, 1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua
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3.9
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.9 out of 5 (1372 Ratings)
0.5 miles Sir Howard Morrison Centre
v3 mins driving
t11 mins walking
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Hotel Description
At Kowhai Motel Rotorua you can find yourself relaxing in one of 2 natural hot mineral pools or in the 10-yard 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 492 feet from restaurants and cafes in the city center. 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.

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 10:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Swimming Pool
` Garden
` Room Service
` Air Conditioning
` Heating
` On-site parking
` outdoor pool
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Heated pool
` Off-Site parking
` Daily Housekeeping
` Happy Hour
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Sun loungers or beach chairs
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Access to health care professionals
` Free face masks
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Hot tub/Whirlpool
` Laundry services
` Luggage storage & lockers
` Spa services
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas

Kowhai & Colonial Motel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.9 out of 5)

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3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Jan Mon, 28 July 2025

Good

Liked: It was warm and a good location. The swimming pool was great. Nice sized motel room and loved that we were able to cook our dinner
Disliked: Nothing flash about it but it was perfect for the three of us.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Great Mon, 28 July 2025

Super friendly staff ☺️

Liked: 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 was nice and warm and the cooking facilities were great as we could make meals in our room with the oven/ stove, microwave, fridge freezer available. Good cooking/ dinning/ sitting space. The shower pressure was great, definitely washed away the travel dust!
Disliked: Decor and utensils are a little outdated but definitely manageable and useable.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Knight Sat, 19 July 2025

Actually really like the facilities...

Liked: Accessibility to thermal pool
Disliked: Cover of bedding needed changing

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anonymous Mon, 14 July 2025

Good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Carol Fri, 4 July 2025

Good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Junior Thu, 3 July 2025

Very good

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Masina Thu, 3 July 2025

Beautiful staff to deal with,...

Liked: 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.
Disliked: Our double bed was pretty firm, a little too firm for our liking but the single beds weee perfect!

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Nancy Wed, 2 July 2025

Very good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Feng Sun, 29 June 2025

Good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Mitchell Sun, 22 June 2025

Just what we needed

Liked: Location was very handy to lake and eating places and unitwas lovely and warm
Disliked: Notmuch

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Kowhai & Colonial Motel 1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua