Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5 star property
Motel convenient to Polynesian Spa

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

Family Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

Studio

Highlights

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

Family Studio

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
3 Meade Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 8 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The property charges 2.7 per cent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Adjacent to a golf course

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.7 per cent

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 28 July 2023 to 7 June 2025 (dates subject to change).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for NZD 30.0 per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 currently open?
This property is closed from 28 July 2023 to 7 June 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does Pohutu Lodge Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Pohutu Lodge Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is parking offered on site at Pohutu Lodge Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Pohutu Lodge Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Pohutu Lodge Motel and nearby?
Pohutu Lodge Motel has a picnic area and a garden.
Does Pohutu Lodge Motel have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a jetted bath.
Does Pohutu Lodge Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge and a microwave.
What's the area around Pohutu Lodge Motel like?
Pohutu Lodge Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 13 minutes' walk from Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Pohutu Lodge Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Parking squashed in. No hot water on srrival terrible tv
Marianne, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
HB, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Good location. Cosy. Good size for family of 4. Staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Kate, 1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Boss, 3-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very good

There are always flaws but it’s people who make everything right. Staff was really good. Rooms were clean.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place, Staff was so friendly. facilities where go for what we were there.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

It’s was worth the cost and close to everything we needed.
3-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Shane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Steen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a very comfortable stay
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good sized rooms, nice and clean. Staff were very good and helpful. Bathroom needs some renovating.
M, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

La chambre de bain est désuète, surtout la douche!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

Naresh, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place.... Little bit older property but had everything needed... Enjoyed it...
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Sampath, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mandeep, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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
3-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Janette, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review