Motel★★★½
Kowhai & Colonial Motel
Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand
About Kowhai & Colonial Motel
Kowhai & Colonial Motel is a motel in Rotorua, Rotorua, New Zealand. It holds a 3.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 58 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 390 m from the centre of Rotorua. The nearest airport, Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), is 6.9 km away.
- Type
- Motel
- Star rating
- ★★★½
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 10:00
- Rooms
- 18
- Floors
- 2
- Other stays within 500 m
- 19
Hotel prices in Rotorua by month
1232 Ranolf Street, Rotorua CBD, Rotorua kowhaimotel.co.nz
Prices
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Kowhai & Colonial Motel: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: November, about €80 a night on average
- Most expensive month: January, about €104 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €80 for the night of 14 November
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Kowhai & Colonial Motel prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How Kowhai & Colonial Motel scores
Better rated than 57% of hotels in Rotorua
- Guest rating 8.5
- Location 5.7
Rotorua average
Rating on Google
4.1/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Swimming poolSpaFree parkingFree Wi-Fi
Pool & wellness
- Swimming pool
- Spa
Food & drink
- Room service
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Laundry
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- Coffee or tea maker
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.7/10
- Walk grade
- 68/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 86
- Shops within 500 m
- 4
- Sights within 1 km
- 1
| Nearest airportRotorua Regional Airport (ROT) | 6.9 km15 min drive |
|---|---|
| Distance to the centreRotorua | 390 m6 min walk |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopNew CaMart | 300 m5 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyHinemoa Pharmacy | 90 m1 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Government Gardens940 m
- Rotorua Museum1.0 km
- Roturua Museum Government Garden1.7 km
- Taharangi Towers1.7 km
Weather in Rotorua
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Compare Kowhai & Colonial Motel with nearby hotels
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Questions about Kowhai & Colonial Motel
How do guests rate Kowhai & Colonial Motel?
Kowhai & Colonial Motel has a guest rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 58 reviews, which is better than 57% of rated hotels in Rotorua.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kowhai & Colonial Motel?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.
Does Kowhai & Colonial Motel have a pool?
Yes, Kowhai & Colonial Motel has a swimming pool.
Is there parking at Kowhai & Colonial Motel?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Kowhai & Colonial Motel from the airport?
The nearest airport, Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT), is 6.9 km away in a straight line.
How many rooms does Kowhai & Colonial Motel have?
Kowhai & Colonial Motel has 18 rooms on 2 floors.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Kowhai & Colonial Motel?
Yes: New CaMart, about 300 m away (5 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Kowhai & Colonial Motel?
Hinemoa Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 90 m away (1 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score