warm studios with a contemporary vibe provide wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, in addition to kitchenettes, fans and sitting areas; there's no air conditioning. upgraded studios offer terrace or balconies. suites add separate living areas. there's also a guest laundry. continental breakfast and parking are available. amenities include an outdoor mineral pool and a hot tub, as well as a bbq area. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 5-minute walk from the shores of lake rotorua, this relaxed motel is 9 minutes on foot from the polynesian spa wellness complex and 3 km off state highway 5 Tauranga Airport 1 hr 1
Redwoods Treewalk (7 min) Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (15 min) Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Rotorua Canopy Tours (10 min) Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. Mitai Maori Village (9 min) Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Polynesian Spa (8 min) Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Skyline Luge Rotorua (10 min) Outdoor amusement park with an aerial gondola to downhill luge-cart trails & other activities. Te Puia (7 min) Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (9 min) Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Kuirau Park (12 min) Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (10 min) Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (8 min) Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Pohutu Geyser (9 min) New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Rotorua Museum / Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (6 min) Guided tours of these historic gardens leave at 11 AM & 2 PM daily, plus a 1 PM tour on weekends. Skyline Rotorua (10 min) Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Government Gardens (2 min) Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. |