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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Kuirau Park

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Property amenity
One Bedroom Unit | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker
One Bedroom Unit | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua offers a tranquil base in central Rotorua with practical amenities that enhance any stay. Travelers can use free in-room WiFi, handle laundry on-site, relax in the garden, or get insider advice from staff who provide tour and ticket assistance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Compact Queen Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Compact Queen Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Unit | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

One Bedroom Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin/Triple Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
94-98 Lake Road, Rotorua, 3016

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rotorua Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Upscale motel near Mitai Maori Village
Located close to Kuirau Park and Rotorua Hospital, Bella Vista Motel Rotorua provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and bicycle tour information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 20 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
Bella Vista Rotorua
Bella Vista Rotorua Rotorua
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista Motel Rotorua pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of NZD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bella Vista Motel Rotorua located?

Located in Ohinemutu, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Kuirau Park, Rotorua Hospital, and St. Faith's Anglican Church. Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Mitai Maori Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 461 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 461 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 461 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 461 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 461 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient, nice extras in bathroom and in tea coffee making area . Good park right outside the door . Dairy across the road and thermal park 1 min walk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good quality accomodation option without spending a fortune Good location, quiet despite being close to road. Great heating and hot water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MR AE

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

Lions 2025 kiwi side trip

Pat and his team run a top-notch motel. Couldn't be bettered (& we have stayed in plenty). Great guy; great info; good value. Pick Pat - you'll not regret it. Lions rugby crew.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the accessibility we had. Shops were close by and just so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reception staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved a chat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room wasn't resevated when we got at first, then the man changed it to the correct one. It was good. The room is too small, but it is clean. OK.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Geothermal wonders virtually on the doorstep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant property

One of the best motels we have stayed in during our trip to New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

BMH

Good area,next to park thermal places foot bath public free.Easy walk to town, nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and the guy behind the desk is really lovely and friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Rotorua. Super cleaned and bed very comfortable. Great services by great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. The room was excellent. The staff/ owner were simply superb.We would definitely stay here again! We give a score of 10 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was central, Rooms were clean & tidy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great stay it was perfect with our miniature daschund. A bigger room would have been nice but not available with pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constantine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel with a warm welcome. Good room, clean and tidy. Walkable into town which took about 15-20 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay location. But outside lighting made the room too light in the nighttime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mihi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service.

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Had problems at check in so it soured our stay...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is in an older area and is showing it's age in some areas. Our room door was difficult to open and a few of the interior fixtures were pretty old and low end. It's on a busy road and can be noisy when traffic is heavy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice unit

Pleasant unit with convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

D

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

Clean and roomy

We were upgraded which was a nice surprise. The hotel is in a good location and we were able to walk to everything. The room was very spacious and clean. We didn't expect the room to be cleaned daily and fresh towels so that was a pleasant surprise. It is next to a road but we weren't disturbed by the traffic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed in other motels in this chain and this one was very similar to the others in terms of layout and facilities. The slight downsides of the Rotorua one were a feeling that it needed a little TLC to smarten it up a bit. Also at other Bella Vistas it was possible to get change for the washers and dryers but not here - had to go to the local shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Faiyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room was ar bottom ,too much noise from top room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed two nights at the Bella Vista Motel Rotorua during our New Zealand road trip. The motel is a pretty basic establishment good for those who won't spend much time in their rooms but need a nice place to sleep and shower. Our arrival into Rotorua was late, and we were super thankful to the manager for being willing to allow us to check in well after the 8pm limit. We weren't able to arrive until 9:15pm, and the manager had even been willing to wait as late as 10pm. The flexibility helped us hit all of our stops on what was a busy day before our check-in. The complimentary fresh jar of milk was also a great touch, and the milk was really delicious--very fresh and the best we had on our trip! The room itself is pretty basic and somewhat tight on space. Aside from the bed, table, and chairs, there was limited room to move around or lay out our suitcases. The bathroom is spacious but in a linear direction, with limited rack and hook space but lots of counter space. Our internet was suitable--not blazing fast but not particularly laggy. Overall, this is definitely a "you get what you pay for," but highlighted by service and accommodation that went beyond written obligations to allow us to get that much more out of our trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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