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4.2 out of 5

"Enjoyed my stay there. Would go back again. Everything was perfect. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 08 Dec 2018

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Hotel Description

Golden Glow Motel places you in the center of Rotorua, within just a 15-minute stroll of Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs.

This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in. Other amenities include a spa tub and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

With a stay at this 3-star Victoria motel, you'll be 28.6 km (17.8 mi) from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland.

Standard Family Unit

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

One Bedroom Unit

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Economy Spa Double

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Double

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Large Family Unit

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 8 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Golden Glow Motel ratings based on 33 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Golden Glow Motel

Everyone (22) Couples (7) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Enjoyed my stay there. Would go back again. Everything was perfect.

Posted by on 8 Dec. 2018

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4 out of 5
Pros: Freindly and helpful staff.
Cons: Replace lock on the back door. Shower control needs attention.
Close to town centre. Third visit to this motel. Would stay here again.

Posted by on 26 Jul. 2018

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4 out of 5
Location: Nice and close to supermarket and major shops
Motel was fairly old but in tidy and clean condition. Loved the spa pool in the unit

Posted by on 23 Jul. 2018

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4 out of 5

nice handy location for all amenities, within CBD

Pros: handy location, good facilities
Cons: none
Location: very handy location within city
had a good experience, motel is located @ handy location within the city. Good motel for the price paid. Recommended for everyone

Posted by , from Auckland on 8 Apr. 2018

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3 out of 5

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

Posted by , from BRISBANE on 1 Feb. 2018

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5 out of 5

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.

Posted by , from Auckland, New Zealand on 22 Dec. 2017

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4 out of 5
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.

Posted by on 8 May 2017

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3 out of 5

Stay in Rotorua

Pros: Room clean and beds comfortable. A spa bath/shower
Cons: Need for some ventilation so at night door and windows can be secured. Need to know if room is up steep stairs and they would have to carry bags up
Location: Handy to town and southern and eastern entries to town
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

Posted by , from Wellington on 6 Mar. 2017

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4 out of 5

Great place to stay

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

Posted by , from D on 23 Feb. 2017

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4 out of 5

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.

Posted by , from AKL on 7 Jan. 2017

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Property Features

As a guest of Golden Glow Motel, you'll find a spa tub, laundry facilities, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Rotorua motel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Golden Glow Motel offers 19 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Jetted tub
  • LED television
  • Satellite channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the motel include a spa tub.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 11:30 PM

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place

Hotel Names

  • Golden Glow Motel Rotorua
  • Golden Glow Motel
  • Golden Glow Rotorua
  • Golden Glow Hotel
  • Golden Glow Motel Motel
  • Golden Glow Motel Rotorua
  • Golden Glow Motel Motel Rotorua

National Rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.