| the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add full kitchens and living rooms, and some feature whirlpool baths. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. casual studios provide free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and dvd players, in addition to kitchenettes. in-room breakfast is available for a surcharge. there's a drying room and storage for cycles, and parking is complimentary. the motel has thermal whirlpools and a heated outdoor pool, plus a bbq, a kids' playground and a guest laundry. this modern motel in the neighbourhood of fenton park is 2 km from both rotorua museum and the polynesian spa's mineral pools
Tauranga Airport 1 hr
Pohutu Geyser (6 min)
New Zealand's largest geyser, with many daily eruptions, set in a geopark with viewing decks. Redwoods – Whakarewarewa Forest (7 min)
Scenic redwood forest with trails for walking, biking & horse-riding, with toilet facilities. Lake Rotorua / Te Rotorua nui ā Kahumatamomoe (17 min)
Lake, hot spring, geyser, and volcano Skyline Rotorua (12 min)
Adventure centre with a gondola, luge tracks, a high-adrenaline swing, zip-line & panoramic dining. Government Gardens (4 min)
Popular waterfront park with a geothermal bathhouse & museum with Tudor-style architecture. Redwoods Treewalk (6 min)
Recreational walk featuring 23 suspension bridges through 115-year-old redwood trees. Kuirau Park (5 min)
Nature park with geothermal foot baths, hot springs & a lake, plus picnic tables & a playground. Buried Village of Te Wairoa (16 min)
Archaeological site featuring an excavated village buried by an 1886 eruption, with guided tours. Rainbow Springs Nature Park (11 min)
Opened in 1932, this compact zoo with a cafe offers a kiwi hatchery & interactive animal encounters. Te Puia (3 min)
Maori cultural center at a geothermal preserve with a dramatic geyser & crafts institute. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (12 min)
Cultural attraction with Maori dance performances, a traditional feast & geothermal features. 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. Polynesian Spa (5 min)
Lakeside day spa including a family area, adult-only & private pools, therapies & a on-site cafe. Mitai Maori Village (11 min)
Traditional Maori village offering a guided bush walk, cultural performances & a ground-cooked meal. Rotorua Canopy Tours (12 min)
Adventure course featuring zip lines, swing bridges & treetop platforms in an ancient forest. | 
