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Kiwi As Guest House

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Near Polynesian Spa, Kiwi As Guest House provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, blue walls, and artwork.

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a window.

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, a desk, a mirror, a curtain, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with a view, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A compact hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, large windows, a radiator, a bedside table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Inner City, a neighborhood in Rotorua, Kiwi As Guest House is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Tamaki Maori Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rotorua Golf Club and DriftKartz. Rotorua Arts Village and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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1255 Hinemaru St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.
    Tamaki Maori Village
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a view of distant hills and a body of water.
    Polynesian Spa
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A covered pedestrian area with a prominent 'EAT STREAT' sign, outdoor seating, and various shops.
    Eat Street
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Spa City Noodle Bar
    2 min walk
  • Lotus Cafe
    3 min walk
  • Sushi Gallery
    6 min walk
  • Scope
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (NZD 1 per stay)
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1923
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: NZD 1 per stay (10 ft away; open 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi As Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiwi As Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kiwi As Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kiwi As Guest House located?

Located in Inner City, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of Government Gardens and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Arts Village and Tamaki Maori Village are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kiwi As Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice surprise,a last minute trip & this was cheaper. But after a renovation inside this was a comfy night in a family room{6} at a budget price.Whilst we had our own bathroom/shower,kitchen & lounge were shared if required..Would stay here again if the need arises.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff are friendly and place is clean. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot in Rotorua

Super-nice host, wonderful location, quiet, clean, larger bed than advertised, excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great service. Nice hotel. Very traditional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the building old skool building has a real homely feeling about the place perfect location very nice staff with a little renovation this place would be a 5star and the first place i would book into if available very peacefull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was incredibly helpful. The hotel used to be a hostel and the rooms were redone. I had a nice room. Community kitchen. Nice living room to hang out in. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice employees that provides you with good informations and things to do !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Incredible hospitality and lovely hosts. Always trying to be helpful and accommodating. Big recommendation from us. Super great location as well. Walking distance to lots of stuff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will recommend and use this hotel again in future. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff member was outstanding. Very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. The property is old and requires a lot of work. Overall based on bang for buck, I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised overall about my stay at the kiwi hotel. I had room #1 which was conveniently next to the shower. The room was neat, clean, and the bed comfortable. Minimal noise out the window at night. Staff was so welcoming and accommodating, making me a cup of coffee and ushering me into the living room to rest. Price is incredible and a short walk from the intercity bus stop. Close to Polynesian Spa and the main downtown area. Next to a delicious Korean fried chicken restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than Expected

Location - superb, walking distance to supermart, eating places/bars/cafe, lake front park, spa etc. Room - clean, neat, bright and spacious for me. Common kitchen - utensils, mugs, microwave, fridge available for some easy meals. Fast check in and friendly and helpful staff. No issue with shared bathroom and shower as generally not many are sharing and are always available. Happy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay, many improvements being made

The owner was very welcoming on arrival and showed us the facilities and the room. Room was spacious with sink in room. Towels provided and toiletries in the shower. Use of kitchen wirh all you could need, teabags ,coffee,sugar etc provided.Dining room and tv lounge big and comfy. The new owners have only had it a few months and are working hard to bring the rooms upto date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

OK for a 1 night stay.

---- Bathroom was kind of gross: the wooden parts (bottom of doorframe) were rotten/darkened (mold?) the shower curtain rod was rusted, the plumbing from the toilet was covered in a dark substance I didn't dare to identify. I also found (stepped on) a small piece of broken glass on the carpet. One of the 2 towels had large discoloration spots. +++ Bed was comfortable. Room was cheap and conveniently located. The lounge room was comfortable and had TV for my 8yrs old. The free coffee and tea in the kitchen was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s important to keep one’s expectations in check. Is this an immaculate luxury hotel? No, it’s dated and a little rough around the edges. But the bathroom, beds, and shared kitchen were clean. Gurdev, one of the directors, was helpful and friendly and gives out his number in case you need anything. I don’t think there’s air conditioning, but the electric fan kept us very cool and comfortable. We had no problems with noise. The location was within walking distance of many places to eat and things to do. We were a 10-minute Uber ride to the Mitai Māori Village and another quick ride to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic amenities — though a work-in-progress

Very basic amenities. The bed was well made with clean linen though the ‘bunk’ bed did not have a sheet under the blanket — which did not feel great. There were no towels in the bathroom, which was unexpected. And the toilet paper was almost over with no extra rolls in the bathroom. Probably more of a hostel vibe than a hotel/motel — not what I was expecting at the price. However, the management is working on redoing the place … so we can expect improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service

Below average for the price

The room was very average. The sink backed up, the shower had terrible water pressure when the hot water was added. There was no good airflow so it got very hot. Opening the windows to let air in is a mistake because the air just smells like rotten eggs due to the sulphur beach around the corner. The whole room smelt bad like rotten eggs. On the positive side the owners were very nice, and the wifi was fast. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To what others have mentioned: yes this is an older property with very simple furnishings and design. I booked a single twin room. My room was small, but clean with adequate lighting, a fan, a window, and plenty of charging plug ins-four actually, plus two usb and one lightning plug in. The kitchen was also small but clean and had cutlery, cooking utensils, two fridge/freezers, and two stoves. There’s also a living room with Netflix to relax. Honestly, I thought the price of the stay, friendliness of the front desk, and amenities were perfect, and I’d absolutely stay again. It certainly is older, but it’s obvious the management is working to improve the property. My only suggestion is the bed in room 1 is a a little squeaky and the wood slats could use insulating to reduce the sound. Otherwise, I genuinely have zero complaints about my stay. Loved it. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

reasonable, close to the Polynesian spa and the city and friendly staff etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely quiet guest house
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*The owner is very approachable you ask anything, *cost is cheap and affordable *shopping center is just around the area *tourist distination are around the area *grocery and restaurant are around the area *this place for me is good and highly recommended *I love to came back and stay in this accomodation in my next travel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026