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Emerald Spa Motor Inn

4.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Property entrance
Lobby
Emerald Spa Motor Inn in Glenholme offers a quiet getaway with practical comforts. Guests can do laundry on-site, gather by the lobby's cozy fireplace, or relax at the seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Studio, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Spa Studio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Spa Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
286 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Eat Street - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chicking - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Emerald Spa Motor Inn

Upscale motel near Polynesian Spa
Emerald Spa Motor Inn provides amenities like laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and cribs/infant beds
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 15 to 20 per person

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 15 2021 to August 28 2024 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities will be closed during June, July, and August:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 15 to 20 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: NZD 10 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: NZD 10.0 (roundtrip), (up to 12 years old)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 25.0 per night

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from October to June
Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Emerald Motor Inn
Emerald Spa Motor
Emerald Spa Motor Inn
Emerald Spa Motor Inn Rotorua
Emerald Spa Motor Rotorua
Emerald Hotel Rotorua
Emerald Spa Motor Inn Motel
Emerald Spa Motor Inn Rotorua
Emerald Spa Motor Inn Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Spa Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–8 PM.

Is Emerald Spa Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Emerald Spa Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 10 per person applies.

Where is Emerald Spa Motor Inn located?

Located in Glenholme, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Racing Rotorua and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Emerald Spa Motor Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 242 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room had dirty stains on the wall above the couch. We were left no sheets or blankets for the pull out couch. We had stayed previously and it was great. Our stay this time was less than average. We wont be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes...Location, cleanliness...sky channels...service...bed Improvements...aircon ineffective due to unit above cupboard...armchair (worn) and appliances (old) could do with updating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Trond

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

Nice and quiet

Nice hotel with pool. Quiet and with jacuzzi in the room. A few restaurants close by, but take the 5 min drive / 15 min walk to the city center for a better selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

diane

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

excellent

Excellent motor inn. Value for money, friendly and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, well appointed and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not worth the money spent

Check in process was efficient and front desk staff was lovely. however room itself was in poor condition- had an awful smell, dirty towel left on the bathroom floor (presumably hadn't completed cleaning yet?), not enough towels for the three guests we had booked for. Could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub in the room was nice. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Family Stay

Best Fish and Chips at Oppies was a block away. Overall average stay. Tamaki maori village has pickup from Emerald spa and was one of the best things we did in New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Colin John

Scam booking by nz.hotels.com

nz.Hotel.com took our booking for one night at the Emerald Spa Motor Inn and room payment with Amex, then we get advised by Emerald Spa that there was no room available when the booking was made.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Duva, Christchurch

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Looked nice on the outside. .a bit worn out inside. Needs maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The baths are massive. The bathrooms are clean but Rotorua water does stain the bathroom amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バスタブがあって、お部屋も広くて綺麗！ 中心地より徒歩30分ほどかかるので、車がある人向け
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointed

Very hot no aircon, blinds didn't work need replacing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

trevor

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

Emerald Spa

Reception staff were friendly and helpful. They readily supplied me with a map of Rotorua when I asked for one. The room was clean and tidy. Sky TV had access to most channels. The motel is only a short drive (5 minutes) from the city, so it is close, as are the Polynesian Spa Baths which i intended to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really comfortable. For us the location was great, not too far from the town centre and also supermarkets were just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Delphine

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

Motel confortable et calme

Hôtel bénéficiant d’un emplacement très pratique, à une quinzaine de minutes à pied des sites géothermiques. Accueil très agréable et efficace. Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié la baignoire à remous ! Petit bémol sur la propreté de la chambre, qui ne nous a cependant pas empêché de profiter de son confort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable staff. Very helpful with Babies cot. Clean tidy premises .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was our first trip to Rotorua so we were really excited. The motel was in a good location so easy commute to all Rotorua attractions. We booked Emerald spa motor inn for the personal Jacuzzi but it was not satisfactory. Also the bedside lamps were not working and the aircon was too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious tidy room, the huge spa in the bathroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

OK stay but our room location was awful

Room was close to the road so it was not quiet. There was maintenance work going on and the workers left scaffolding laying on the walkway just outside our door. We had to step over it to get out of the room. The toilet was located way too close to the wall. Room was a bit cramped but OK. Sufficient parking. Short drive to downtown. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Dee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are looking really tired with the showers looking a bit dirty. Cups had not been cleaned properly and still dirty from previous guest. Used to be a great place to stay however seems to have different owners. Asked if the pool was open and told to take the cover back ourselves - not very inviting for guests and also covered in leaves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

TjBlo, California

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We happen to be here during Good Friday and did not have cleaning service during our stay. The jacuzzi was wonderful after a day of walking around. But the rooms are a bit odd as the door and wall facing the courtyard is all glass so everyone can see in everyone else's rooms unless you keep your curtain close throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very helpful but the room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected for the price.. Area was very cramped. Could not smoke outside except in designated area next to dustbins..Inaccessible power sockets in bedroom. Cheap toilet rolls.. No window in bedroom. Felt like a dungeon..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic !! Couldn't fault a thing 😁 The owners are so friendly and helpful, and the place is immaculate 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

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