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Reviews of Ambassador Thermal Motel

1101 Hinemaru Street, 3040 Rotorua, New Zealand

#54 of 81 hotels in Rotorua

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Review score

Based on 1025 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    7.0
    it did the job for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool was too hot wasn't enjoyable

    it was okay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Great location, clean and good for a short term stay due to bed quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Old bed on unsteady base could do with an upgrade. Possibly no lifts?

    Location, cleanliness & communication

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    additional 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

    7.0
    Useful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack 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

    9.0
    Pleasantly surprising.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect for us.

    Perfect location. Could walk to all the main attractions. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Very welcoming and helpful staff. Spacious.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Geothermal 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots 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

    8.0
    Cool stay in a hot water town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Older style type unit but very clean and comfortable!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Owner/staff at check in very helpful, friendly and accomodating!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Good location, clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite warm in rooms, beds very soft

    Location, cleanliness, staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    6.0
    Central location but outdated motel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property 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

    7.0
    Gets a strong pass for the staff, the thermal pool and spa and location. Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Run 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

    8.0
    Overall the motel met our requirements.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Warmer 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

    6.0
    Comfortable but in need of major upgrades
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    It 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

    8.0
    Easy access user friendly would visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Good for a Short Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Quirky hotel, bit dated but still comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Basic 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

    8.0
    Good location, friendly helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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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