1101 Hinemaru Street, 3040 Rotorua, New Zealand
#54 of 81 hotels in Rotorua
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1025 hotel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 7 May 2024
Susan
AustraliaThere was no hot water, so they offered us $30 discount to continue the booking but were unable to claim it back from Booking.com.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Wynyard-komene
New ZealandThe pool was too hot wasn't enjoyable
it was okay
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Grace
AustraliaOld bed on unsteady base could do with an upgrade. Possibly no lifts?
Location, cleanliness & communication
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Julie
Australiaadditional beds in living area instead of a lounge
Location, right in the middle of town, only a few minutes walk to each street, laundry facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Dave
AustraliaLack of power points for charging; rearranged to sleep in lounge area for both power points and t.v.
Well suited to our travel needs and activities in terms of location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Kathryn
AustraliaPerfect for us.
Perfect location. Could walk to all the main attractions. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Brian
United KingdomGeothermal problem with water heating
Friendly helpful staff. Early check in. Help with bag. Offer of milk. Refund of 30$ given when hot water went.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Louise
New ZealandLots of food crumbs under the cushions on the couch. Not cleaned properly.
We ended up with a family room. Didn't need all the space but it was appreciated. Was happy with the location, close to town center. Rooms large and clean.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Debbie
CanadaIt really needs a deep clean, to get into all the corners. The building is older/tired, which I don’t mind as it is really cool, but it still can be clean in all the corners…
The staff were super friendly and helpful…An excellent location: close to shops, restaurants, walkways and the water but super peaceful. Comfy bed and loads of hot water!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Kuntala
ThailandThe room is so old and dated, and the water fauset is old and stiff. Stainless shower tray is not level well. The blanket is dark gray and we don't know if it's ever washed. Towels are beige. The tiny closet to hang clothes is in bathroom.
The location is good. It's right opposite the government park. 3 mins walking to tourist information center (i site) and eat street. It's not so difficult to get car park ifo of hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Sharlene
AustraliaOwner/staff at check in very helpful, friendly and accomodating!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Leeanne
AustraliaQuite warm in rooms, beds very soft
Location, cleanliness, staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Laura
AustraliaProperty was overall outdated, not properly maintained, and dirty (we even saw a mouse in our room). Our room was next to the motel entrance directly looking at the street so we had to keep the curtains close all the time. It was thus very dark and oppressing.
Location is very central, (but quite close from the thermal source so the smell of sulphur is very strong). Room is spacious with a convenient kitchen and it is nice to access the pool and hot spa.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Sean
AustraliaThe cooking facilities did the job but could be better - no variable heat on the stovetop and the oven was not working (we didn't need it)
Being in Rotorua for the Tarawera Ultra (50) the thermal pool and spa were huge bonuses. We could see the event precinct from our room so very handy and the Lime Cafe was great. Also, it was a short walk to the gym (BFT) and anywhere else we needed. No great need for the car whilst we stayed in Rotorua.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Margo
United StatesRun down - old carpet and musty smell in rooms. laundry machines old and only one of each. Not unsafe but not feeling of safety a solo woman might prefer.
Location was ok. Price was ok. Had laundry facilities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Jill
New ZealandWarmer spa but guess that’s standard heat.
Office service was good, bed was comfy, and spa was nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Laurence
United StatesIt seems to be a trend to put tiny rubbish bins in these places I have stayed in. Floor outside the shower needs to have anti slip coating. Nearly slipped over twice on the wet floor.
Location to downtown Rotorua was excellent, The facilities are old and a little run down but comfortable. There is a super hot mineral pool and a not so hot mineral spa. Spa was good.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jan
AustraliaNA
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Sandra
AustraliaThe hotel is old and the room was a little small. Unfortunately the second day there was a blackout but this was not the fault of the hotel.
The hotel was right in town with an easy walk to everything. We enjoyed the use of the thermal pool and the spa. It had a well equipped kitchen and a comfortable bed. The room was very clean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Kyrle
AustraliaProperty is pretty old and dated but still nice. Could certainly use better quality shower heads and fitting toilet seats that don’t close on your back while seated. Overall not a bad place.
We really loved the large windows with a nice view.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Annette
New ZealandBasic hotel - value for money. It had everything we needed and was spacious. The pools were awesome. Very good value for money and we'd book again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Simon
United KingdomThe room was very hot, west facing and over the ‘drying room’ (although a/c was effective.) The decor and facilities were quite dated, but clean and functional.
Good location, short walk to ‘eat street’ with its many bars and restaurants and Tourist Information / transportation hub. The staff / owner was very friendly and helpful, receiving post for us and providing a spare phone charging cable (to keep) when mine failed. Very good powerful shower if somewhat tiny cubicle.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Peter
New ZealandThe beds are shocking not comfortable at all woke up with a bad back
The rooms was a great size with many beds a a full size kitchen full size fridge & smart tv Warm heated pool Spa Thermal pool on site & close walk to the lake and town cafes restaurants Waiariki just across the rd plenty of parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Hannah
New ZealandEverything was just a bit tired and old. The room was clean enough but not spotless.
The location is great, very close to the lakefront and eat street. The pools were nice but they could do with a refurbishment. The beds were comfy.
Stayed in February 2024
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