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Kowhai & Colonial Motel

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Kowhai & Colonial Motel, 1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua -(888) 608-6346
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3.9
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.9 out of 5 (1364 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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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Tony Wed, 13 August 2025

Good

Liked: Good Thermal pool

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Tony Wed, 13 August 2025

Excellent accommodation

Liked: Good Thermal pool

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Rawinia Mon, 11 August 2025

Exceptional

Liked: Thermal spa, Rooms

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Sina Sun, 10 August 2025

Wonderful stay in excellent location...

Liked: love the outdoor pool and hot tubs. great location within walking distance to the town centre. great park across the road. friendly staff. long reception hours are very useful.
Disliked: my room was right next to the 2 hot tubs and i could clearly hear people talking in there even with all windows shut. pillows were a bit hard.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Dub_a_lish04 Thu, 7 August 2025

Good

Liked: Was nice of reception to wait up until we arrived to see us in. Bed was comfy. Mineral pools were excellent and was one of the deciding factors in choosing Kowhai Motel.
Disliked: I had a bag of bagels for Sunday breakfast but there was no sharp knife available to split my bagels open. Whole place looks bit run down and tired. Room was tidy. All in all decent value for money paid.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Yun Tue, 5 August 2025

Hygiene is a concern -...

Liked: Location as it’s handy Quite area Parking
Disliked: Immediately spotted 2 cockroaches- one in bathroom and one in kitchen once we entered the room

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Wanita Tue, 5 August 2025

Good

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Gaylene Mon, 4 August 2025

Superb

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Ross Sun, 3 August 2025

Passable

Disliked: Car parking wasn't great

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.

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Kowhai & Colonial Motel 1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua