58 km to Hobbiton
About this hotel
Enjoy comfortable accommodation at the Kowhai and Colonial Motel, conveniently located on the main Hamilton-Taupo route. Situated across from Geothermal Park and less than 200 meters from the city center, our motel offers a range of amenities, including three pools: a year-round heated 10-meter swimming pool and two natural hot mineral pools. We offer studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, as well as apartments. Select units feature air conditioning and courtyard spa pools. All units include thermal heating, SKY Digital, and free wireless internet. Additional amenities include guest laundry facilities and a BBQ grill available upon request. Top restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance. We can also arrange and book tours and attractions for you.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Restaurant
Facilities and services
Facilities 12
- Check-in hour (16:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00–11:00)
- Wi-fi (extra charge)
- Room service
- Laundry service (extra charge)
- Launderette
- 24-hour security (extra charge)
- Smoke detector
- Lift access (extra charge)
- Garden (extra charge)
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- Dining area
- Towels and bed linen (extra charge)
Catering 2
- Restaurant
- Smoking area (extra charge)
Health & wellness 2
- Hot tub (extra charge)
- Spa centre (extra charge)
Entertainment & pools 1
- Outdoor freshwater pool
Sports 1
- Billiards
Payment methods 6
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
Good to know 2
- Non-smoking establishment
- Minimum check-in age (15)
Rooms and suites
Occupancy by room type
- Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
- Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.
Location and surroundings
1232 Ranolf Street, 3010 Rotorua
58 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.
Meals and features
Type of stay
Key facts
- Total number of rooms
- 12
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 23/09/2026.
