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Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with barbecue grills awaits travelers in Rotorua, near attractions like Kuirau Park and St. Faith's Anglican Church.

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Twin Studio

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Compact Queen Studio

Compact Queen Studio

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Unit

One Bedroom Unit

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Twin/Triple Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Rotorua, Bella Vista Motel Rotorua is in the city centre. Kuirau Park and St. Faith's Anglican Church are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practise your golf swing with lessons and a golf course nearby, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as skydiving and hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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Map
94-98 Lake Road, Rotorua, 3016

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park showing a hot spring and mist or fog
    Kuirau Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Rotorua
    Lake Rotorua
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tamatekapua Meeting House
    Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets
    Eat Street
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rotorua Hospital
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Columbus Coffee Mega Café
    13 min walk
  • Gold Star Bakery
    17 min walk
  • Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine
    11 min walk
  • KFC
    14 min walk
  • Poco.
    16 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
  • Laundry services, luggage storage and bike tour information
  • Barbecues, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2007
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (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 per cent 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 10 per night

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 per cent

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 any lifts
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 does it cost to stay at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua on 14 Mar 2026 start from AU$150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bella Vista Motel Rotorua?

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?

Checkout 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 Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House. St. Faith's Anglican Church and Mitai Maori Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 474 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and comfy bed and good shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Yes very welcoming and great for my small dog. Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in and friendly staff. It's basic, but good value for money for the area. Close to the park, so restaurants are an easy 10 minute walk. Loads of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely owner, great clean rooms with everything you could need. Have stayed a couple times already
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for visiting the area.Owner was very helpful and informative.Great amenities close to food outlets ,would recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights 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

6/10 Okay

Graham

Disliked: Room comfort
Parking was great. Air conditioning fine. The curtains to block out the light absolutely terrible and it is very light at night with all the street lights
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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 traveller

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

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

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

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

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

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, tidy, clean and easy to access. Very friendly check in and check out. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Rotorua. Super cleaned and bed very comfortable. Great services by great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

BMH

Good area,next to park thermal places foot bath public free.Easy walk to town, nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the particularly clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and the guy behind the desk is really lovely and friendly. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything about our stay. The room was excellent. The staff/ owner were simply superb.We would definitely stay here again! We give a score of 10 out of 10!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024