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Sport of Kings Motel – reviews, photos

4.0 of 5
6 Peace St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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Sport of Kings Motel
Ranked #7 of 107 hotels in Rotorua
4.5 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Spa pool(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(6)
  • Rooms are clean(5)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Quiet location(4)
  • Mountain biking(3)
  • Free wireless internet(3)
  • New Zealand(3)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • Main road(3)
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Palmerston North, New Zealand
1 review
“Love the Pool”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012

Stayed on 4-Feb 2012.
We found the place very accommodating and as we have a little Jack Russel dog, it was nice to be able to bring her along. Place is a good price and has an extremely comfortable bed & good amount of pillows. Best sleep we have had in a long time, away from home. Also very nice breakfast delivered to room in morning, and loved the warm pool. Recommended and will stay again next time in the area.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peacerotorua, Owner at Sport of Kings Motel, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Thank you for your review. Once again our pools have been really appreciated. We are delighted that you found our property to be a good price & of good value. Also that you had such a great nights sleep------ must be the beds & all the pillows. We really love seeing folks enjoying our Breakfats, also.
Kind regards Ian & Jyl
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Kansas City, Missouri
1 review
“Very much the best value with wonderful owners”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012

When traveling, staying a motel can bring up a little concern. We couldn't have enjoyed the Sport of Kings Motel anymore. The rooms are like a suite. They have a bedroom and then a living room/kitchen area in the other room. Plus off the bedroom was a private spa just for us. Wow!! The pool was very nice after a long day of sightseeing. The owners were extremely accommodating and helpful with sightseeing recommendations in the area. I would definite stay here again and would tell anyone visiting Rotorua to so the same.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peacerotorua, Owner at Sport of Kings Motel, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Thank you for your encouraging review. Delighted that the WOW FACTOR is here for our guests. Everyone seems to enjoy the private spa's & outdoor heated pool. It is also our pleasure to be able to help our guests achive great value for their time here in Rotorua (so much to do), hence we will go out of our way to be accommodating & helpful. Was great to see you as a family enjoying your stay, trust the rest of your trip went well .
Regards Ian & Jyl
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Brisbane, Australia
1 review
“The best value- heavenly spa pools!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Lovely people! our hosts were very friendly and could not do enough for us - loved the spas and heated pool just heavenly, so good to relax after sightseeing in the thermal regions. Nicely decorated spacious, clean and modern, with comfortable beds. Our hosts were just so helpful gave us brochures, good directions , answered all our questions and are really great people just so accommodating. The spa's were in great condition, the heated pool beautiful and clean, altogether a very pleasant time was had. I have no hesitation in recommending Sport of Kings as well run, clean, quiet, with caring hosts who even do airport pickup! Very good value for money.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peacerotorua, Owner at Sport of Kings Motel, responded to this review
16 February 2012
Was great that you found our property to be of GREAT VALUE during your trip to New Zealand & the SPA'S HEAVENLY. We recently have been awarded a TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD for the TOP 25 BARGIN HOTELS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC 16Th place. We trust the rest of your trip was great. One of the benifits for us is that we are privilaged to meet absolutly lovely people also, from all over the world. Thank you for your kind & gracious review, blessings.
regards Ian & Jyl
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auckland
1 review
“Seriously impressed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

We have been going to Sport of Kings for 21 years.

This year was something special from the moment we opened the door. The newly decorated unit evoked a wow from me and over the two days it just got better. The bedroom looked like it belonged in a magazine. Very elegant!

When we returned from our days outing the room was sparkling clean.

The temperature of the spa pool remained a constant hot temperature and the water was always clean. I was in and out of that spa pool like a jack in the box.

The garden enclosing the private swimming pool is surrounded with greenery. After walking around town and sight seeing it was easy to lose an hour in the pool.

We have tried other motels in the area and while each have their attraction, Sport of Kings hits all the buttons for us.

Keeping it real, I would have ranked my stay a big 5, but the soap container was empty and we had a wee problem with the door lock, which I must say the owner came quickly to remedy.

Seriously you should try this place, pay a bit more and get a unit with your own spa. You
will not regret it.

Mike and Lynnette

Room Tip: Room 12 is right next to the pool and at night you can hear the generator. Room 5 parking is not in...
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peacerotorua, Owner at Sport of Kings Motel, responded to this review
16 February 2012
The WOW FACTOR is what we desire for our guests. Thank you for your review & returning for 21 years. We are delightedthat you were SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED. The last 2 years of hard work to refurbish & lift the standard to a whole new level has been worth while, receiving your wonderful response. There is still more to do, planting new palms next week. Next month the outdoor pool you enjoy so much has new paving & rocks with fountain. Then the car park & roof are to be resurfaced. We are sorry the cleaners missed that the soap container was empty & the stiffness of your door lock. These we dont always pick up unless our guests point them out. Thanks again see you next year.
Kind regards Ian & Jyl
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Maidenhead, United Kingdom
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“Excellent value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Great room, friendly people. Lovely pool, just the thing for cooling off in after a visit to the thermal parks. Great value.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Peacerotorua, Owner at Sport of Kings Motel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Great that you enjoyed your stay & the pools, these are always popular with our guests of all ages. It is great that you found us to be EXCELLENT VALUE. We recently received notice that we have been awarded a TRAVELLERS CHOICE AWARD of 16TH place in the TOP 25 BARGIN HOTELS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. We guess this is because folks find us to be EXCELLENT VALUE. Thanks for your review.
Regards Ian & Jyl
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Address: 6 Peace St, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
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