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Golden Glow Motel

3.0 star property
Travelers can soak away their cares in the spa tub after exploring the creative exhibits at Rotorua Arts Village - a perfect end to an adventure-filled day

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Golden Glow Motel, near Polynesian Spa, offers a welcoming retreat. Guests can relax in the spa tub or use the laundry facilities between excursions. Practical comforts include in-room WiFi, express check-in, and 24/7 front desk staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Family Unit

Standard Family Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

One Bedroom Unit

Highlights

Furnished patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Economy Spa Double

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double

Standard Double

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Jetted bath
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Large Family Unit

Highlights

Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Large Family Unit with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 6

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Queen Room with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room with 2 Queen Beds and Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi

One-Bedroom Apartment with Spa Bathtub

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Located in Rotorua, Golden Glow Motel is in the city centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Rotorua Arts Village. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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253 Fenton Street, Victoria, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard
    Tamaki Maori Village
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa featuring a pool
    Polynesian Spa
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets
    Eat Street
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotorua Night Market
    11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Delhi Hut
    11 min walk
  • Chicking
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks Rotorua
    10 min walk
  • Chinese Delights
    10 min walk

About this property

Golden Glow Motel

Motel near Polynesian Spa
Located close to Rotorua Arts Village, Golden Glow Motel provides laundry facilities and a hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Golden Glow Motel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with Jetted bath and rainfall showers
  • LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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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

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Glow Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Golden Glow Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Golden Glow Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Golden Glow Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Golden Glow Motel located?

Located in Victoria, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland is 17.8 mi (28.6 km) away.

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

Golden Glow Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have cancelled my reservation but unable to get my refund. will never book with Expedia again.. I have several emails to verify this concern but i dont receive any reply
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In-room private spa is the one attracting us. But if you fill hot water into spa, you could not have shower, it seems hot water was limited supplied :( Daily room service and bed setting service made us satisfied. Very good location you could walk to everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

séjour agréable

Bon rapport qualité/prix ,personnel serviable ( merci à l' employée originaire des philippines ) spa-pool appréciable en fin de journée
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Comfortable stay walking distance to town

Welcomed to the hotel by the manager, who couldn’t do any more to help if needed. The room was spacious and comfortable, although only used the spa on my last morning. Lots of opportunities to walk to the town centre and Government Gardens from the hotel, whether for a beer, shop or food. 2 supermarkets nearby to help use the cooking facilities in room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Well maintained

Well maintained and friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome experience, host was very accommodating. Room size - perfect for a family of four (2 adults & 2 children).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On arrival the man in the office was abrupt and seemed to be in a big hurry to show us our room and wasn’t at all welcoming. The room’s windows and doors were shut so it wasn’t aired out and it was extremely hot inside with no aircon. There was a pedestal fan in a cupboard that he did find time to show us! We did arrive on a summers evening and it was a hot day.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great Value

Went to ROTORUA for a funeral on New Years Eve. Was lucky to find any accommodation. Golden Glow was quiet and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

MINYING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay there. Would go back again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

舒服價錢合理的汽車旅館

汽車旅館職員親切十分有禮貌。 附近有中國餐廳，有新鮮生蠔的食物。也有超級市場。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Quite close to the city centre, clean basic room

Prior to my arrival, I send two enquiries to Golden Glow Motel staff via Hotels.com, no reply from them. Upon arrival, a Chinese lady at Reception checked us in. She was hostile. Anyway, we were given key to Room 4, which was noisy as it is near the main road. The room was clean and quite spacious. Housekeeping cleans room on daily basis. For the price we paid, it was relatively ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to town centre. Third visit to this motel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Motel was fairly old but in tidy and clean condition. Loved the spa pool in the unit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darianne

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

Beautiful motel

Motel was absolutely stunning! We checked in and the staff were so friendly and helpful. The room was perfect and it was clean. Cooking facilities were adequate and the utensils were clean. Every day after we left the room was cleaned - bed made, dishes cleaned and towels replaced. The overall experience was amazing and can not fault it. Definitely returning and referring family and friends there also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Raj, Auckland

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

nice handy location for all amenities, within CBD

had a good experience, motel is located @ handy location within the city. Good motel for the price paid. Recommended for everyone
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

kamal , auckland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is so nice , the room is very clean and staff is so nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

HARRISON, BRISBANE

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

Location was good, place was clean but everything was old and smelt old. Room was best of lot however could hear neighbors through wall. Service limited to office hours and never returned calls, checked out day early even though we were paid a day extra we forfeited. Hot water was luke warm. Recommend a back packers cheaper and better
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Plus jamais

Tu peux tout faire à pied mais pour le reste je n’ai pas aimé
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

LB, Auckland, New Zealand

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

Nice and cosy motel room with private hot tub

I arrived on a very hot summers day and managed to cool down considerably after 10 minutes in front of the fan. Room was nice and cosy with a private hot tub, very clean and tidy. Motel is close to a lot of amenities. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and went back home relaxed and refreshed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Glenn, Katy, Texas

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

Nice clean Hotel

Hotel was clean, staff friendly and location was convenient to activities. Owner has done a good job of upkeep in an older property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit dated, but overall we were happy with the room and facilities. It was great having a spa in the room, and the beds were comfortable.

6/10 Okay

Dennis, Wellington

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

Stay in Rotorua

Room met expectations, clean modern, good beds, no outside disturbance Had to open door and kitchen window to get ventilation as room was hot. Not told that we had to climb steep stairs to reach room, so unsuitable for elderly and infirm. Also difficult to get into spa pool/shower unit, needed flexibility and agility, not common in elderly.. Receptionist helpful, friendly and even helped my wife with her luggage to get up the stairs

8/10 Good

Nic, D

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

Great place to stay

Bed was comfortable. Room was clean neat and tidy. Loved the spa bath. Close to everything.

8/10 Good

Rex, AKL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very friendly staff, great location close to town

Overall it's quite nice for the price I paid, friendly staff, walking distance to town centre. All necessary facilities are provided.