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Kuirau Park Motor Lodge

Corner Hinemoa/Ranolf Sts., | PO Box 837, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Kuirau Park Motor Lodge
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Auckland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We have used this motel a few times now over the years and it certainly needs a revamp now. The facilities are very tired, eg rotten wood in the bathroom, curtains that only just meet in the bedrooms. There was not much in the way of service for these rooms - no beds made or dishes done - it's nice... More

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Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Booked via phone for 2 bedroom apartment for 4 of us. On arrival was charged $160 for 2 bedroom, went upstairs only to find we had been given a 1 bedroom unit with only 3 beds in total. reception staff advised this was all they had, no apology given. Room we received was shown online at a charge of only... More

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Kuirau Park M, Manager at Kuirau Park Motor Lodge, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Hi Lisa, We are so sorry for what had happened with your booking and we recognise the fault was from our end. As explained to you, we had a computer crashed and bookings got mucked up. We did our best to fix things for you by offering you an alternative unit (1 bedroom) that accommodates the number of people you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This is an older motel, it is clean but could use some updating. We had booked a studio room with hot tub but were disapppointed to find the tub was a concrete bowl and was not appealing. The beds were way too soft. There was a lot of noise from the pipes that provide thermal water to the hot tubs.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

One of the hot pools was out of action during our stay in February and the other was dirty. The outdoor pool was good, but its surrounding overgrown and untidy. The road noise was too much for us - but otherwise it was very central and affordable.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013 via mobile

Have stayed here many times through work. Have always enjoyed my stay as beds are comfy, and rooms are adequate for the length of time spent in them. As others have said it is an old motel in a prime spot. I do have to say that the new manager we met seemed lost and they didn't take control of... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

Older complex Unit was very large size and seemed to be part way through a refurbishment Priced at the lower end of the scale and this seemed appropriate given the age and decor of the motel Handy location for central city, quiet and fully equipped - even a full size stove Staff seemed to lack experience and knowledge

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2012

Older style motel but clean and well located so you are able to walk to many places. The 2 mineral pools are very nice and private We chose this motel for its location, mineral pools and price and we were very happy with our stay. The cooked breakfast on our last morning was delicious. Lynda asked what we would like... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Our first impression was a downgraded very close to the road motel, although the rooms were spacious. The first evening already we were attacked by an army bugs from the carpet while watching TV, nasty biting bugs, which took weeks to heal. Kids running on the first floor screaming out loud for hours. The bed and the table were rocky... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

We have stayed at this motel on numerous occasions and as always enjoy our stay. It is an older motel but is great value for money. It is handy to everything in town for restaurants, supermarkets and shopping and Kuirau Park which is free is just down the road. The swimming pool was a little cold this time but the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012

We stayed 4 nights, last week. Clean rooms, Friendly staff, Center 2 min walk. heated swimming pool. We certainly would return on our next visit to NZ.

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Additional Information about Kuirau Park Motor Lodge

Also Known As:
Kuirau Park Motor Hotel
Kuirau Park Motor Hotel Rotorua
Address: Corner Hinemoa/Ranolf Sts., | PO Box 837, Rotorua, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Rotorua District > Rotorua
Amenities:
Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #74 of 102 hotels in Rotorua

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