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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

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

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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

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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
  • Lake Rotorua - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eat Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Poco Tapas And Wine - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Third Place Cafe - ‬6 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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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?

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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Reviews

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 464 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 464 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 464 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 464 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 464 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, the room is clean and the staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation but has all you need for an overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and welcoming from the minute we arrived (even though we interrupted a 'very important' rugby match when we checked in 😉). Our room was well equipped, clean and comfortable and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the little touches such as cookies, little carton of milk and makeup remover wipes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find great site and lovely people taking care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for a night last minute. Comfortable bed and perfect location for what we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice overnight stay spot with good bakery and fish and chips within 100m.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin Dean

Liked: Cleanliness
Very close to the city park with great walking paths around the geological hot springs. Also in enjoyed the "best meat pies bakery" right across the street. The room was clean and good for a one night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet, close to town. Very happy with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, the room was comfortable, but a little dated. Had some trouble getting the air conditioner to work (not helped by the available instructions being for a wall mounted heater)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Clean, friendly

Bella Bista Rotorua was so clean, walking distance to CBD, 2 nights stay would go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful staff, great location , great room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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

prakash

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Goid
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

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

Lovely place to stay

A good place to stay with a friendly host who was happy to share his knowledge of the area. Easy check in. Clean and tidy room with all amenities catered for. A soft comfy bed. Ample parking. Would happily stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shishir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable room and close to a fascinating geothermal park. Only but small concern is a bit of traffic noise.
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
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