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3-star property · ROTORUA

Kowhai Colonial Motel

1232 Ranolf Street, ROTORUA

3 star rating 3-star
Location
Rotorua
1232 Ranolf Street
Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out 10:00–11:00
What stands out
Wi-fi
Outdoor freshwater pool
Restaurant
Spa centre
24-hour reception
About this hotel

Enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Kowhai and Colonial Motel, conveniently located on the main Hamilton-Taupo route. Situated across from Geothermal Park and less than 200 meters from the city center, our motel offers a range of amenities, including three pools: a year-round heated 10-meter swimming pool and two natural hot mineral pools. We offer studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, as well as apartment…

Enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Kowhai and Colonial Motel, conveniently located on the main Hamilton-Taupo route. Situated across from Geothermal Park and less than 200 meters from the city center, our motel offers a range of amenities, including three pools: a year-round heated 10-meter swimming pool and two natural hot mineral pools. We offer studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, as well as apartments. Select units feature air conditioning and courtyard spa pools. All units include thermal heating, SKY Digital, and free wireless internet. Additional amenities include guest laundry facilities and a BBQ grill available upon request. Top restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance. We can also arrange and book tours and attractions for you.

Your stay
Check-in
29 Aug 2026
From 16:00
Check-out
01 Sep 2026
10:00–11:00
Guests
2A · 0C · 1R
3 nights

Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):

Lift access charge applies Garden charge applies Smoking area charge applies Wired Internet charge applies Laundry service charge applies Hot tub charge applies 24-hour security charge applies Wi-fi charge applies Non-smoking establishment charge applies Towels and bed linen charge applies Spa centre charge applies
Amenities & services

22 facilities across 7 categories.

Facilities
14
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Dining area
  • Wi-fi
  • 24-hour security
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Launderette
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Wired Internet
  • Garden
  • Lift access
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoke detector
Catering
2
  • Smoking area
  • Restaurant
Health
2
  • Hot tub
  • Spa centre
Location
1
  • Total number of rooms (12)
Hotel type
1
  • hotel
Entertainment
1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
Sports
1
  • Billiards
Room types at this hotel

8 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.

Apartment · 3b
Sleeps 1–10
Apartment · Bk
Sleeps 1–10
Apartment · Bs Kg
Sleeps 1–10
Apartment · Ey
Sleeps 1–10
Apartment · Om
Sleeps 1–10
Stu · Kg Pi
Sleeps 1–5
Suite · 2q Pi
Sleeps 1–8
Suite · Deluxe
Sleeps 1–8
Location

1232 Ranolf Street, ROTORUA

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Good to know
House rules
  • Check-inFrom 16:00
  • Check-out10:00–11:00

Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.

Payment at the hotel
  • JCB
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Maestro

When you book through Green Apple, you pay in AED via Paymob — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, 3DS-secure.

Things to keep in mind
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age
Why book through Green Apple
Same hotel · better price

Net rates negotiated directly with Hotelbeds — often lower than the property's own site, always all-in.

Real humans on WhatsApp

Mid-trip change? Late arrival? Message +971 4 284 6712 — a person replies.

Established 2012

A DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house. IATA TIDS registered. 13+ years of arranging stays.

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Green Apple is a DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house — the same desk that books your room can prepare your New Zealand visa file. One conversation covers the whole trip.

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Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kowhai Colonial Motel?
Most properties check guests in from around 14:00 and check out by around 12:00 — the exact times are set by the hotel and appear on your voucher. Early check-in or late check-out can be requested, subject to availability — message our concierge on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it where the property allows.

Can I cancel my booking at Kowhai Colonial Motel?
Cancellation policy is set per rate. Each rate card in the booking widget shows whether it is refundable and the exact deadline. Free-cancellation rates can be cancelled in seconds from your confirmation email. Non-refundable rates are clearly flagged before payment.

Is breakfast included?
Some rates include breakfast and others don't. The board basis (Room Only / Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive) is shown on every rate card, so the choice is yours.

What payment methods does the hotel accept?
At the property, Kowhai Colonial Motel accepts JCB, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa. When you book through Green Apple, payment is handled in AED via Paymob (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay) — secure 3DS checkout, no surprises.

What amenities does Kowhai Colonial Motel offer?
Key amenities at Kowhai Colonial Motel include Wi-fi, Outdoor freshwater pool, Restaurant, Spa centre, 24-hour reception. A full list of facilities is available in the amenities section of this page.

Why book through Green Apple Travel?
Green Apple is a Dubai-rooted travel house, established 2012 and IATA TIDS registered. We negotiate net rates directly with global suppliers (Hotelbeds) so you book the same hotel — often at a lower all-in price — and you get a real human on WhatsApp if anything changes mid-trip.
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