In Koutu, Red Rock Thermal Motel offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and playground. Unwind in the spa tub or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool. Enjoy convenient amenities like free WiFi and luggage storage.
Red Rock Thermal Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Skyline Rotorua. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Afrikaans, Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Playground
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Hot springs nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1970
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Hot tub
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2 percent
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for NZD 10.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Red Rock Thermal
Red Rock Thermal Motel
Red Rock Thermal Motel Rotorua
Red Rock Thermal Rotorua
Red Rock Thermal Motel Motel
Red Rock Thermal Motel Rotorua
Red Rock Thermal Motel Motel Rotorua
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Red Rock Thermal Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Red Rock Thermal Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Red Rock Thermal Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Rock Thermal Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Red Rock Thermal Motel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and mountain biking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Red Rock Thermal Motel also has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Red Rock Thermal Motel like?
Red Rock Thermal Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Kuirau Park and 6 minutes' walk from Lake Rotorua.
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Reviews
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Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
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Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
We had a great stay. The room was lovely and spacious. The little private patio area was lovely and sunny to sit out in. The bathroom was great and the shower had good water pressure with hot water.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
Enjoyed our family holiday at Red Rock motel. They were accommodating and went out of their way to provide sleeping arrangements for my family.
Vitinia
Vitinia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Dec 30, 2020
Staff is friendly and helpful. It was an average stay but bonua ia the spa and the pool on site.
Could do an upgrade in the rooms
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 12, 2020
Property was ok
Cottage is becoming vwry dated and needing maintenance done on it
Craig
Craig, 2-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2020
The staff were lovely. They remembered me from a year ago. Also, the facilities had a full sized oven which suited me.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2020
The thermal poll was well kept and relaxing. The property is a bit dated, but well maintained, and the staff were helpful. A good value.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 2, 2020
No Air Conditioning. Not much privacy. Other than that, place 2as okay for one night.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 2, 2019
Better Options for the Price
Stayed in 'The Cottage' and it was quite ordinary. Everything looking worn. Hole in lounge suite. Settee on porch repaired with sticky tape. Sheets appeared clean enough, but the rest of the bedding - duvets & blankets - visible that all needed a good wash and smelt less than fresh. If I was paying a budget price I would expect budget accom, but expected better than this for the price we paid (around A$250 per night). It also appeared that some rooms at the motel are being long-term let to WINZ benefit recipients, which certainly didn't add to the ambience of the place.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2019
Great having one queen bed in the room and one in the lounge, loads of space, nicely renovated, spa was awesome.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Wotif guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 25, 2019
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2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2019
Very clean ,quiet and comfortable beds . Friendly staff. Easy check-in . Great spa.
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2018
Staff was excellent. Check in was easy. We used the laundry facilities while there and that was nice. Spacious room-the shower was super nice.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2018
This motel is small but the room was a very good size with kitchenette and private bathroom. Plenty of hot water in the shower. The room was very clean and the young lady in the office is SUPER friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again nice place, good price. Only suggestion is if you stay during the colder months inquire on how to turn on the heater in the room. It took us a little while to figure out how to turn on the panel heater.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 6, 2018
This motel is comfortable though requires a little bit of attention. For example the curtains are a bit worn at the base and the settee, due for replacement according to the owner, was looking very shabby. The bathroom was large and modern. The managers were very pleasant and helpful. It's a short drive to a supermarket and also to the city centre in the opposite direction.
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Sep 14, 2018
Clean and tidy room with good parking. Would stay again
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2018
Free Thermal bath and conveniently located.
Very helpful host. Walking distance to old St Faiths Anglican church and Te Papaiouru Marae and Kurau Park. For those who loves pies, especially mussel pies, Better Quality Pies is just down the road. After a day of sightseeing and walking, it was nice to soak in the free and very convenient thermal bath.
Tee
Tee, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2018
Lovely people. Clean amenities. Quiet and comfortable.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2018
Convenient quiet location, handy to shops and thermal park and lakefront walks.
Brian&Chris
Brian&Chris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2018
This was a Good place to relax. It was Quiet and Comfortable.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2018
Great stay with the family. Awesome facilities around for the kids to enjoy
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2018
Very nice hotel and cheap
Excellent hotel, spa pool was a bonus, tidy room, gave free bottle of milk, was a very nice stay
Shanaiah
Shanaiah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2018
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1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2018
Gloria
Gloria, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2018
David
David, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2018
Really great motel
Only had one night here but room 7 that we had was lovely. It was very clean with a really large comfy bed, you had everything you needed. It also had a private patio with a table and chairs.
The thermal pool was great and you could lock the door so you were the only ones in there.