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Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Peaceful retreat with garden grounds offers a natural escape where travelers can relax outdoors or enjoy a round at the neighboring golf course

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Pohutu Lodge Motel provides a quiet getaway in Whakarewarewa. Guests can relax on the terrace or play golf right next door. The motel includes practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. Previous visitors particularly value the calm setting.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Whakarewarewa, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, Pohutu Lodge Motel is next to a golf course. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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Map
3 Meade Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • Traditional Maori Meeting House.
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing art and indigenous culture
    Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forests, night scenes and a suspension bridge or treetop walkway
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rotorua Golf Club
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ciabatta Bakery
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Delhi Hut
    4 min drive
  • Pataka Kai
    6 min walk
  • Pantry D'or
    18 min walk

About this property

Pohutu Lodge Motel

Motel located in Whakarewarewa
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a terrace and a garden at Pohutu Lodge Motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Pohutu Lodge Motel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.7 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.7 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Pohutu Lodge
Pohutu Lodge Rotorua
Pohutu Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel
Pohutu Lodge Motel Motel
Pohutu Lodge Motel Rotorua
Pohutu Lodge Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Pohutu Lodge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pohutu Lodge Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pohutu Lodge Motel located?

Located in Whakarewarewa, this golf motel is steps away from Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Pohutu Lodge Motel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is a bit dated but roomy, clean and tidy. Passing heavy traffic caused the bed to shake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Marianne, Auckland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking squashed in. No hot water on srrival terrible tv
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

HB, Whangarei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Family of 5, Stayed 1 night unit 4, 2 bedrooms and sofa bed in lounge. Polite staff. Dated kitchenette and bathroom - constant leak from bath that manager not able to resolve. Location was fine for what we needed. Think $290/night could have got better facility and value elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jin Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place for holiday!

Reasonable price, clean and tidy. We had a good time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Cosy. Good size for family of 4. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kate, Havelock North

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is basic but all you need. A well equipped kitchen and plenty of room-two bwdrooms with a decent sized lounge. Well located and great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

Boss, England

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You had 2 portable heaters no heat pump. Power kept teipping out when yiu ran bohj heaters you had to go down stairs to wash in the cold damp bathroom. Your room key accesses another room so your property wasn't safe. The bath leaked tge water out as the plug provided was the wrong one. Cleanliness was lacking sink was marked not seen bleaching for quite sometime and carpet needed a vacuuming.. You had to park in your allocated space even though the csr psrk was to small for larger cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are always flaws but it’s people who make everything right. Staff was really good. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, Staff was so friendly. facilities where go for what we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was worth the cost and close to everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pohutu Lodge Rotorua

The service at the front desk was good and the staff were very friendly. The bedroom itself was okay but the bathroom and toilet was stained and dirty. Unfortunately because of that I would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Steen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK value for money but not outstanding

The motel room was large and the bed fine. The upstairs room was large but the steps to get included a narrow landing. The car parking was very tight. If there had been a couple of twin cabs we would have been in trouble. The room was not air conditioned and quite hot on the February night we stayed there.Overall the motel is a bit tired but ok value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good sized rooms, nice and clean. Staff were very good and helpful. Bathroom needs some renovating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
La chambre de bain est désuète, surtout la douche!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An older property. More of a 2 star place. Needs A/C, or at least fly screens on windows. Upstairs extremely hot & stuffy on hot nights. Got sick from having the fan on at night. Location next door to geyser is good, though smell can be intense initially (you get used to it). Parking is awkward. Communal laundry. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

직원이 너무 친절한 곳.

직원이 너무 친절해서 인상적인 곳. 조용하고 두 개 층으로 사용 공간이 넓지만 전반적으로 시설이 낡았고, 방음이 안돼 옆 방 계단 오르내리는 소리도 크게 들림. 위치가 좋아서 리모델링만 조금 한다면 추천하고 싶은 곳.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place.... Little bit older property but had everything needed... Enjoyed it...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two-level motel - my grandsons had the bedroom on the ground floor and I had my bedroom up top - where the kitchen and TV was. (haha). The main bedroom has a small en-suite - nice not having to go downstairs to use the toilet at night! Very well-located at the end of Fenton St and so close to the restaurants. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant stay

Adequate for our needs considering the good price. Very near the geyser, walking distance to Maori village. Town centre is a short drive away. Some stains and a bit of paint peeling off, but otherwise clean. Kids enjoyed the free Netflix though WiFi was not too consistent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Zimmer war groß (2 Etagen) und sauber, neuer großer TV, funktionelle Kochnische, gute Lage. Das Zimmer hatte zwei Bäder. Das kleine Badezimmer direkt am Schlafzimmer war deutlich zu klein. Die Parkplätze sind bei voller Belegung des Hotels eine Herausforderung.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Didn't like the lack of sports channels on the TV. Bathroom was pretty dated. Single beds too small. Liked the amount of space in the unit
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Janette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice greeting, very very tired and old , could do with a big paint job , jandles found under the beds , ( not ours ) old style heating , bathroom tired and old , cracks in the walls , we stayed in unit 8 , so upstairs downstairs. Shame really if it was clean and updated it would be nice . Until it’s redone I wouldn’t recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very out dated. Very noisy and you can hear the neighbours in tge next room. Onsite parkibg is not good at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms good undercover parking only spoilt by noisey netbasll team up at 5 am yelling & screaming at each other till after 8pm at nite should have consideration for others using motel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019