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Gateway International Motel

263 Fenton Street, Glenholme, Rotorua, New Zealand View Map

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Gateway International Motel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. The motel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services.During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room.In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the motel at its shared kitchen.Gateway International Motel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Treat and spoil yourself by stopping at hot tub and spa for a memorable experience.

237 Reviews

5.5Fair
Cleanliness
5.4
Staff
6.5
Location
7.4

What Guests Say

  • “Nothing the place is the pits the photos don’t do it justice on the booking app as they are old photos the place sure as heck doesn’t…”
  • “The location was good and the spa bath was a bonus plus we were on the bottom floor, however I did see there was a lift for the upstairs…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
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Room Options

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Standard Family Room1/4

Standard Family Room

399 sqft • 1 Queen, 3 Single

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Studio with Pool View1/4

Studio with Pool View

313 sqft • 1 Queen, 1 Single

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Queen Studio with Spa Bath1/4

Queen Studio with Spa Bath

313 sqft • 2 Queen

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Superior Family Room1/4

Superior Family Room

442 sqft • 2 Queen, 3 Single

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Family One-Bedroom Suite1/4

Family One-Bedroom Suite

420 sqft • 2 Queen, 1 Single

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Studio with Spa Bath1/4

Studio with Spa Bath

313 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Additional toilet
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap

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    What Guests Loved

    5.5
    Fair

    Based on 237 reviews

    Location

    7.4

    Cleanliness

    5.4

    Staff

    6.5

    Overall Quality

    4.6

    Pros +

    • Location
    • Nothing the place is the pits the photos don’t do it justice on the booking app as they are old photos the place sure as heck doesn’t look like that now it’s terrible. They need to have some care and look after the grounds, mow the lawns. A major upgrade is in need as the place is barely staying above ground. The hot water only lasted 3 showers before it went cold for the other 2 occupancy as we were a family of 5.
    • The location was good and the spa bath was a bonus plus we were on the bottom floor, however I did see there was a lift for the upstairs rooms not that we used it.

    Cons -

    • Motel is old and tired. Needs upgrade Sitting on the bed when one end collapsed. I had to lift the queen bed up and reinsert 2 feet Mineral pool was cold Shower hot water pressure was very low so had COLD shower Used towel left in the bthrm No sharp
    • Nothing the place is the pits the photos don’t do it justice on the booking app as they are old photos the place sure as heck doesn’t look like that now it’s terrible. They need to have some care and look after the grounds, mow the lawns. A major upgrade is in need as the place is barely staying above ground. The hot water only lasted 3 showers before it went cold for the other 2 family members as we were a family of 5 isn’t Rotorua suppose to be a thermal activity town with unlimited hot water???
    • The place needs alot of TLC such as cracks in ceilings, holes in doors, and it was a bit musty too - maybe upgrade the TV to smart
    Business Traveler (45)Solo Traveler (62)Traveling as Couple (169)Family with Young Children (253)Family with Teens (1)Senior Traveler (4)Group Traveler (69)Total (429)
    1Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 3-13-2023

    Location

    Motel is old and tired. Needs upgrade Sitting on the bed when one end collapsed. I had to lift the queen bed up and reinsert 2 feet Mineral pool was cold Shower hot water pressure was very low so had COLD shower Used towel left in the bthrm No sharp

    1NataliePosted on: 2-11-2026

    Nothing the place is the pits the photos don’t do it justice on the booking app as they are old photos the place sure as heck doesn’t look like that now it’s terrible. They need to have some care and look after the grounds, mow the lawns. A major upgrade is in need as the place is barely staying above ground. The hot water only lasted 3 showers before it went cold for the other 2 occupancy as we were a family of 5.

    Nothing the place is the pits the photos don’t do it justice on the booking app as they are old photos the place sure as heck doesn’t look like that now it’s terrible. They need to have some care and look after the grounds, mow the lawns. A major upgrade is in need as the place is barely staying above ground. The hot water only lasted 3 showers before it went cold for the other 2 family members as we were a family of 5 isn’t Rotorua suppose to be a thermal activity town with unlimited hot water???

    5NikoraPosted on: 1-21-2026

    The location was good and the spa bath was a bonus plus we were on the bottom floor, however I did see there was a lift for the upstairs rooms not that we used it.

    The place needs alot of TLC such as cracks in ceilings, holes in doors, and it was a bit musty too - maybe upgrade the TV to smart

    5RebeccaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    We had a family room - two rooms with four beds. Beds were clean and comfortable. An extra pillow or two would have been nice. Location was handy to town. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a simple meal. We had a new fridge and toaster. It was a little noisy - road and other people around. We were in the front part of the motel, opening the window to our the back, the place looked like it was falling down! A lot of work needed. A power point wasn't working and some of the window latches were a bit dodgy.

    I would never swim in the spa. It was run down and needed some serious work.

    3PeterPosted on: 1-7-2026

    Location in Rotorua great, close to everything as a visitor

    You need to put in a community petition to get rid of your gang affiliated neighbours, stupid idiot walking up and down the road pushing bins over and screaming outside with a knife, that guy needs to get away from such an awesome place, he don’t deserve it

    2AimeePosted on: 12-30-2025

    Price is affordable and close to Woolworths.

    The facility is very old.

    5ArlenePosted on: 10-30-2025

    The price is reasonable

    The noise, the smell like cigarette, the parking wasnt secured. The shower wasnt wasnt working properly. The bed is smelly when you used its icchty to the skin

    7TePosted on: 10-7-2025

    Spa bath was nice. Pretty comfy beds

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    1RozPosted on: 9-30-2025

    Nothing at all.

    The photo and the place do not match, we arrived late would not have stayed there if i knew where i was we booked and paid two night, did not stay the second night, left first thing in the morning - went to the supermarket and brought Glen 20 spray emptied the can everywhere including the sheets and beds. Bathroom was disgusting, Kitchen was dirty floors bench and dishes table all dirty. Spa was dirty - just so dirty Floor wasn't vacuumed, asked office to come and vacuum. Glasses left form prior guests, still in the room was not worth the money. Booked into another motel, I wish i had read the reviews this place should be closed or a high-pressure hose taken to the rooms

    10JaniePosted on: 8-7-2025

    Room was suitable for those of us who stayed and the location was away from the hustle and bustle but close enough to all amenities.

    No issues.

    6MargaretPosted on: 7-8-2025

    The location was great. Easy to find and plenty of off street parking. Lovely warm radiators in the rooms and bathroom. The hot shower was great.

    The property was a run down. There was crumbs/dust/roof on the duvet cover which was over our pillow. Fair price for the accommodation.

    9SharPosted on: 7-6-2025

    Staff was great and friendly spa was good but abit to high for people with knee problems.But it was a great room.

    Windows need a good clean hard to open and wasn't really that warm.

    5RebeccaPosted on: 7-6-2025

    We had a family room - two rooms with four beds. Beds were clean and comfortable. An extra pillow or two would have been nice. Location was handy to town. The kitchen had everything we needed to make a simple meal. We had a new fridge and toaster. It was a little noisy - road and other people around. We were in the front part of the motel, opening the window to our the back, the place looked like it was falling down! A lot of work needed. A power point wasn't working and some of the window latches were a bit dodgy.

    I would never swim in the spa. It was run down and needed some serious work.

    1AkiPosted on: 5-25-2025

    Bad

    We shocked as soon as we saw the motel !!It was not like we saw in the photos. The building was very old, the steps were rusty.Every thing in the room were rotten, cabinets, doors, floors etc. Beds, sheets not clean, I found hairs and markes on the sheets.Everything was awful. I never recommend this motel to anyone.

    1JonathanPosted on: 5-23-2025

    This place is really bad.

    The building looks like about to collapse. The roof has a leak marks. So cold and the furniture are dirty and stinks.

    3JudyPosted on: 4-21-2025

    Convenient to where I was going

    The door couldn't shut unless you locked it,microwave rusted inside,fridge was unstable,shower had to turn right around to even get warm,close the shower curtain and it was dark,TV wasn't working and lights were dull,do I need to say,for the money you pay ?.

    1RanilPosted on: 4-19-2025

    Nothing to like

    Everything about my stay was disappointing. The environment was filthy, and the price they charged was absurd. Not all switches in the room had power, and the bathroom was blocked. They didn't provide any shampoo or soap, and there was no heater or air conditioner. Overall, it felt like a waste of money. The staff were as unhelpful as the motel itself. The place was unhygienic and not suitable for families.

    3LindaPosted on: 2-20-2025

    It was quiet. While the beds were very old, the mattresses were comfortable.

    Very run down externally and inside. Dirty and stained chair covers, tea towels, rusted out microwave, illegal set up for smoke alarm. Caked on dust on fan. Toilet that wouldn’t flush the paper down. Spa in attached back room was not working we were told which was ok, but there were other peoples thongs and buckets of water out there!

    2NatashaPosted on: 2-20-2025

    Location was great!

    Very old and run downBed covers very dirtyVery basic and not reflective of price

    1MickPosted on: 2-18-2025

    Worst hotel I have ever experienced in 50 years of travel

    Filthy cockroach infested rooms and worn out facilities that need demolishing

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Hot tub/Whirlpool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Airport Shuttle

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren 0 to 1 year(s) must use an extra bed (extra beds may be requested directly from the property; additional charges may apply). Guests 2 years and older are considered as adults.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Location

    Gateway International Motel

    263 Fenton Street, Glenholme, Rotorua

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