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Reviews of Bella Vista Motel Rotorua 4 stars

94 Lake Road, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand

#34 of 81 hotels in Rotorua

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 483 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Central location for Tourist Day Trips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to not like.

    Located short drive to the town centre and the tourist destinations.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Nice stay at bella vista
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a nice cosy little room, it was all my husband and I needed, nice and clean to, and OMG the shower was amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Couldn’t have been happy anywhere else
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I arrived early - 9:45am, well aware of the time but stopped to ask if I could drop my bag and use the toilet and I was pleasantly given my room key, no additional cost just moved stuff around to make it happen. The hospitality from the owner was a far reach of finding this service elsewhere, I was unwell and was ever so grateful as I slept most of the day away. Thank you so much for the manaki

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'd paid less for very similar rooms at other motels in Rotorua the previous two nights without them being on this special low rate. So I felt that the room was a little small when looking at its regular price. This motel's prices are generally double many other motels in the area so I thought the room would be larger, but it wasn't. But apart from that still very pleasant and comfortable.

    It was a very clean, modern studio which I managed to get at a bargain rate as part of a special deal on Bookings.com

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay for the location and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything, no real complaints

    Location, clean rooms and comfortable set up

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay for 1/2 nights and to see Roturoa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of dishes to use in microwave / only one provided. Looks dated from outside but fine inside. Garden not very appealing .

    Good location. Clothes Washing facilities. Comfortable rooms- typical motel room but spacious and clean. Heater in bathroom. Microwave . Fish and chip shop in same road ( closed Mondays!)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice clean rooms, central location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable and very friendly staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    8.0
    Great location Good value - Very clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise from road

    Location - cleanliness - size of rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    9.0
    Everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We got single Beds when traveling as a couple for my Birthday weekend away. We had couple on our reservation so why single beds I dnt knw.

    Comfy Bed. Good air con. Handy location with nearby shops & thermal Park. Kitchen facilities & large bathroom. Good TV with sky channels. Views of the lake.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next to a busy road but noise wasn't really a problem

    The room itself was nicer than we thought it would be from outside. Slightly out of Rotorua but the lake was easily within walking distance

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Good location with off street parking and an easy walk to lakefront and town centre. Friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were happy with our room and experience at the Bella Vista

    A comfortable room with good facilities within walking distance of the lakefront and other attractions. Our room was quiet, airy and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. A good option for those driving who would like off street parking.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Good Location to the city

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    9.0
    I would definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    7.0
    A great little place on the outskirts of Rotorua
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very close to a major road - so road noise could be heard

    Good service from the owner as on arrival our 2nd booking was not known to the hotel but he was able to juggle rooms to allow our 2nd booking to materialise

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

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

    Traffic noise, motel is located on a busy road.

    The room was clean and tidy and very modern.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    9.0
    Everything you need and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing is that the curtains were quite light. Other than that everything was great!

    Clean and tidy and the staff are lovely! Great location too, only a short distance from the lake.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was just a bit cramped although we could have paid more for a larger room of course!

    It was clean, comfortable bed, good shower. Location pretty good too. Walking distance from the lake and town centre. Staff friendly and helpful with maps and information.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    8.0
    Ideal spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds were a bit too soft for our preference, the entrance to the room was a single-glazed sliding door which can disturb light sleepers but it was fine for us and couldn't hear the main road. The only natural light was the bathroom window and the sliding door but need to have the curtains pulled for privacy so it was a bit dark but can be solved with having the lights on. But something for other travellers to take note if they really prefer natural light.

    Friendly and welcoming staff, clean and spacious room, excellent hot water and pressure, comfortable beds, decent value.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Compact Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The family that owns the motel is very kind, the space has what you need and is clean and updated, and it's very near to the geothermic public park.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Nothing negative to say, this place was a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location, friendly staff, good value for money

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Great Motel for overnighting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The perfect motel. Modern and very comfortable room with everything we needed for a couple of nights. Brilliant staff and extremely well looked after. Brunch recommended at ‘Bird The Word’ on the Lakeside complex was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Road noise Bed was uncomfortable.

    Close to town

    Stayed in December 2023

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