Thermal Oak Motel

3.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

Room options

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Deluxe Studio

Deluxe Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King and 2 Twin | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 King and 2 Twin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 Queen and 2 Twin | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom, 1 Queen and 2 Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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House, 3 Bedrooms

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Rotorua

At Thermal Oak Motel you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Racing Rotorua and within 15 minutes of Rotorua Central Mall. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Glenholme motel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eat Street - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Delhi Hut - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chicking - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Thermal Oak Motel

Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa
Thermal Oak Motel offers its guests laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rotorua motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Thermal Oak Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Accommodation at this 3.5-star motel has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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 secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of NZD 5 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

Thermal Oak Motel Motel
Thermal Oak Motel Rotorua
Thermal Oak Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thermal Oak Motel?

Thermal Oak Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thermal Oak Motel?

As of 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thermal Oak Motel on 1 Mar 2026 start from NZ$205.20, 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 parking available at Thermal Oak Motel?

Yep, Thermal Oak Motel has a free self car park.

Is Thermal Oak Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Thermal Oak Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thermal Oak Motel?

No, Thermal Oak Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Thermal Oak Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Thermal Oak Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Thermal Oak Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Rotorua Golf Club is a short 18-minute walk away.

Thermal Oak Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean and very well presented
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were comfortable and clean and staff were helpful, providing information and extra towels when requested.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuqi

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

10/10 Excellent

Gwyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides the unique Rotorua aroma, we were very happy with how spacious our room was for the four of us. This meant we weren’t tripping o we each other when relaxing before bed or getting flames to go out. Kitchen amenities were perfect for our needs and the staff were helpful and friendly when we a so Jed for more milk. An enjoyable experience and value for money in our view. Thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great renovated property. Room was huge with everything you could need. Clean and comfortable. Rooms not serviced daily but extra towels were provided easily on request. Parking lot can get full at busy times. No lift. No locks on the inside of the doors.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Need a deep clean

Large room and good bathroom. Sticky floors and very dusty room. Bed too soft. Overall condition was ok. Not walkable to town centre but it’s quite spread out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarvesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quite and clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were good and very helpful (thanks Manish!!! He helped a lot with the choice of activities around the area and choose a restaurant for my birthday. We had everything we needed for our 5 night stay. A little kitchen was useful. The big and a beautiful bathroom was a surprise. Thanks Rotorua for my special birthday!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dilip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, given handicap room, which had larger bathroom. Lacking in mirrors in bedrooms. Reasonable value
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice in Rotorua

Great stay and handy to everything. Efficient check in and we had our own wee patio and pool. Beds comfy and were able to check in slightly earlier. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenni, Mill Spring

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower barely had water pressure and could not get any cold water - had to hold washcloth to soak up volcanically hot water and let it cool. Might as well have used the sink! It’s also challenging to park here even with a small car. Limited and awkward spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEISA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, only issue can be the parking if large vehicles block off other parks. But would stay here again. Clean, friendly staff, close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kam, Auckland

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay. Awesome staff. Thank you for the comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely.

4/10 Poor

yifeng, Fremont

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No one at front desk after 5pm
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Harishchandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I bedroom suite was very clean. Bathroom shower was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, cheap, and cheerful. Provides exactly what it says it will on the website. Nothing flash but does the job!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MARTHA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, nice yard
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024