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Kiwi As Guest House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Rotorua, a short walk to Polynesian Spa

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave
Living area
Living area
Twin Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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1255 Hinemaru St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Eat Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
High chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Rotorua

Kiwi As Guest House puts you in the heart of Rotorua, within steps of Government Gardens and Rotorua Arts Village. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-out. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Inner City guest house include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Tamaki Maori Village - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eat Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hell Pizza - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Kiwi As Guest House

Guesthouse in Rotorua, a short walk to Polynesian Spa
As a guest of Kiwi As Guest House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. Kiwi As Guest House also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a microwave in a common area.

This Rotorua guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
Kiwi As Guest House offers 9 accommodations. This Rotorua guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
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, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kiwi As Guest House Rotorua
Kiwi As Guest House Guesthouse
Kiwi As Guest House Guesthouse Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kiwi As Guest House?

Kiwi As Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiwi As Guest House?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwi As Guest House on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$132.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kiwi As Guest House?

No, Kiwi As Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kiwi As Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kiwi As Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kiwi As Guest House?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 9-minute walk away.

Kiwi As Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maheen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great spot in Rotorua

Super-nice host, wonderful location, quiet, clean, larger bed than advertised, excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

moon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff are friendly and place is clean. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Yukiko

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was tidy, but the shower room was bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejaswi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely quiet guest house
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice employees that provides you with good informations and things to do !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Choon Hong

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

Better than Expected

Location - superb, walking distance to supermart, eating places/bars/cafe, lake front park, spa etc. Room - clean, neat, bright and spacious for me. Common kitchen - utensils, mugs, microwave, fridge available for some easy meals. Fast check in and friendly and helpful staff. No issue with shared bathroom and shower as generally not many are sharing and are always available. Happy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

TANYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay, many improvements being made

The owner was very welcoming on arrival and showed us the facilities and the room. Room was spacious with sink in room. Towels provided and toiletries in the shower. Use of kitchen wirh all you could need, teabags ,coffee,sugar etc provided.Dining room and tv lounge big and comfy. The new owners have only had it a few months and are working hard to bring the rooms upto date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Perm

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s important to keep one’s expectations in check. Is this an immaculate luxury hotel? No, it’s dated and a little rough around the edges. But the bathroom, beds, and shared kitchen were clean. Gurdev, one of the directors, was helpful and friendly and gives out his number in case you need anything. I don’t think there’s air conditioning, but the electric fan kept us very cool and comfortable. We had no problems with noise. The location was within walking distance of many places to eat and things to do. We were a 10-minute Uber ride to the Mitai Māori Village and another quick ride to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front entrance. You will notice the high level of dust everywhere.
Stains on all sections of the disgusting carpets
Bathroom. Clearly hasnt been cleaned in months.
Stains on the walls
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down. The walls are very thin so it is noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*The owner is very approachable you ask anything, *cost is cheap and affordable *shopping center is just around the area *tourist distination are around the area *grocery and restaurant are around the area *this place for me is good and highly recommended *I love to came back and stay in this accomodation in my next travel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To what others have mentioned: yes this is an older property with very simple furnishings and design. I booked a single twin room. My room was small, but clean with adequate lighting, a fan, a window, and plenty of charging plug ins-four actually, plus two usb and one lightning plug in. The kitchen was also small but clean and had cutlery, cooking utensils, two fridge/freezers, and two stoves. There’s also a living room with Netflix to relax. Honestly, I thought the price of the stay, friendliness of the front desk, and amenities were perfect, and I’d absolutely stay again. It certainly is older, but it’s obvious the management is working to improve the property. My only suggestion is the bed in room 1 is a a little squeaky and the wood slats could use insulating to reduce the sound. Otherwise, I genuinely have zero complaints about my stay. Loved it. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the building old skool building has a real homely feeling about the place perfect location very nice staff with a little renovation this place would be a 5star and the first place i would book into if available very peacefull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Basic amenities — though a work-in-progress

Very basic amenities. The bed was well made with clean linen though the ‘bunk’ bed did not have a sheet under the blanket — which did not feel great. There were no towels in the bathroom, which was unexpected. And the toilet paper was almost over with no extra rolls in the bathroom. Probably more of a hostel vibe than a hotel/motel — not what I was expecting at the price. However, the management is working on redoing the place … so we can expect improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satveer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will recommend and use this hotel again in future. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Below average for the price

The room was very average. The sink backed up, the shower had terrible water pressure when the hot water was added. There was no good airflow so it got very hot. Opening the windows to let air in is a mistake because the air just smells like rotten eggs due to the sulphur beach around the corner. The whole room smelt bad like rotten eggs. On the positive side the owners were very nice, and the wifi was fast. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024