3 Star Hotel

New Castle Motor Lodge

18 Ward Avenue, Fenton Park, Rotorua, New Zealand View Map

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Located in Rotorua, The Motor Lodge is 5 mi from Rotorua Airport. All accommodations features free Wi-Fi, a balcony or patio and a kitchen. The Motor Lodge is adjacent to the Murray Linton Garden of Appreciation. Kuirau Park and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are less than 10 minutes' drive away. All accommodations offers a desk, a TV with satellite channels, and an private bathroom. Most accommodations also features a spa bath. Free on-site parking is available.

867 Reviews

8.1Very Good
Cleanliness
8.6
Staff
8.9
Location
8.6

What Guests Say

  • “After a few nights at a hostel in Auckland, this place was a breath of fresh air. The rooms were VERY clean - including the bathroom.…”
  • “Cozy rooms, very clean and tidy. Friendly staff and room snacks provided.”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment

517 sqft • 3 Single, 1 Queen

  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
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Studio with Private Spa Bath

410 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
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Studio

410 sqft • 1 Single, 1 Queen

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible toilet
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    8.1
    Very Good

    Based on 867 reviews

    Location

    8.6

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Staff

    8.9

    Overall Quality

    8.2

    Pros +

    • After a few nights at a hostel in Auckland, this place was a breath of fresh air. The rooms were VERY clean - including the bathroom. The gentleman at the front desk was friendly and provided us an all-around great experience.
    • Cozy rooms, very clean and tidy. Friendly staff and room snacks provided.
    • Location,good internet services,comfortable beds and nice bathroom.

    Cons -

    • Nope!
    • They charged two times extra money without any reason explanation
    • No air con
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    10DonyaPosted on: 3-24-2017

    After a few nights at a hostel in Auckland, this place was a breath of fresh air. The rooms were VERY clean - including the bathroom. The gentleman at the front desk was friendly and provided us an all-around great experience.

    Nope!

    1Verified guestPosted on: 6-11-2024

    They charged two times extra money without any reason explanation

    10JerryPosted on: 1-21-2026

    Cozy rooms, very clean and tidy. Friendly staff and room snacks provided.

    9luisPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Location,good internet services,comfortable beds and nice bathroom.

    No air con

    1ShenjingyuanPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Not happy with it.

    The layout is different than the picture. Only one room has air conditioning. The other room with three beds without heat.

    3BonniePosted on: 1-4-2026

    Water pressure was good.

    Very old and outdated. Musty old carpet and interior

    9susanPosted on: 1-2-2026

    very clean room, comfortable bed and quiet area.

    5MichaelPosted on: 12-25-2025

    There is saying you get what you pay, and I paid less NZ$100 so for that value was great but would I stay again? No. The place is decent but there is this BIG details where it makes you feel like place is not quite clean not to say dirty. Look at the pics and be the judge.

    clean but not really, it needs fo be properly refurbish

    7Robert P.Posted on: 12-12-2025

    good internet, large rooms, lots of windows, good little kitchen

    very old bathtub (hot tub), everywhere they recommend replacing the lamp with an LED

    7MichellePosted on: 12-8-2025

    The space was big and ample room.

    The room was dark and the lights fixtures had low watt bulbs. We had to move bulbs around to see to read.

    8KahurangiPosted on: 11-27-2025

    Location, quiet & not too close to the city centre. Roomy and comfortable

    9WaianaPosted on: 11-4-2025

    The room was nice, it had everything we needed. Loved the spa bath, maybe could do with some touch ups in the bathroom but it was so nice to relax in that bath.Kitchen had everything needed.

    9ChrisPosted on: 10-28-2025

    Space Spa bath Quiet

    No aircon which may make it warm during summer however doors front and back may allow breeze through

    8NurseryPosted on: 10-22-2025

    Room was clean, bed was comfortable. A bit dated but not dirty or things broken etc. Excellent value for price paid. Parking was good and location relatively handy to town, not walking distance but close enough

    8DonnaPosted on: 10-19-2025

    Spacious unit, comfortable bed, on a quiet side road.

    Shower and spa bath pretty old.

    9ChrisPosted on: 10-14-2025

    Quiet but they had earplugs just in case. The spabath was great and the covered stairwell was good during the rainy weather.

    It’s a bit dated but for what we paid who cares?!

    8NicPosted on: 10-7-2025

    The staff are friendly and the room was huge and clean. Wifi is also good and it's a quiet location.

    The room is quite dated but that's why it's at a keen price point.

    9PhillipPosted on: 8-20-2025

    Clean rooms, nice furnishings, cheap & value for money

    The TV's ain't smart tvs so can't watch YouTube or netflix

    7MorganPosted on: 4-30-2025

    Location

    No air conditioning Noise of trucks starting up at 3am in car park next to motel

    8OdettePosted on: 4-28-2025

    Big room. Spa bath. Good Landry area.

    The rooms have poor sound insulation and the room next to us had a party ALL NIGHT ( no fault of the staff etc, but was extremely noisy and worst night sleep)

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Hot tub/Whirlpool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Reception opening hours: 08:00 to 20:00 If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform New Castle Motor Lodge in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with an American Express or JCB credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    New Castle Motor Lodge

    18 Ward Avenue, Fenton Park, Rotorua

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