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Can’t get new towel if you stay more than 1 night you have to pay 2-3 dollars to swap for a new towel bad communication with customers
Ani
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from Reception on 7 May 2024
We note that you posted this review after you convinced our colleague to give you new towels for free. Please understand that we have to pay the linen hire company for towels. Your booking information says 1 towel per person per booking. Thanks for your stay.
Amazing area with lots of hot springs and Māori culture. Convenient for the city centre and the room we had cooking facilities but there is a shared toilet. Toilet facilities were fine and the campsite felt safe. Would stay here again.
Shaun
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Front Office on 1 Dec 2023
Hi Shaun, thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed your time here. Our basic cabin is a good budget option if you don't mind using the shared bathrooms. We do have some cabins with either just a toilet or a full bathroom, in case you want to try that next time you come. Hope you got to check out the hot pools and beach access! We'll be glad to welcome you back again anytime.
Hi, AmirSo surprised to your review! Would you mind email us what's wrong for us to let us have chance to improve?We checked with our reception, during your stay, all looks good, no complain or request. You even added one more room for your parents to stay after stayed 4 nights. Regards,
We really enjoyed private, quiet, garden setting. Spas and pool were lovely and clean. Beds were comfy
On the downside, shower pressure was low and water not hot enough. Our milk and drinks froze. Someone else parked in our spot on last night. There was no cleaning and on new towels given over three day stay.
Jorinde
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from sk on 15 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed your room the spas and the pool. We apologise if the water was not hot enough and your drinks froze. As we are a holiday park we provide extra towels and room clean for a small charge
8/10 Good
Craig
24 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room was basic but clean. Great cooking facilities in room and also a thermal hangi.
The pool is ok and the thermal spas too.
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from sk on 15 Mar 2023
Thank you for your review we are glad you found us clean and you enjoyed our thermal hangi and thermal hot pools and our swimming pool. We would love to see you again
Comfortable cabin good value for money. Very poor internet and only 300mb free. Unusual as every where has free unlimited internet.
Sue
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Front Office on 6 Feb 2023
Thanks very much for your rating! We're sorry you had poor internet, it works well for most people. Thank you for understanding that this is not provided by us but by a third party. We appreciate you staying with us.
Hi Jiezl, As you did not stay with us, this appears to be a review of our cancellation policy. Please read all policies carefully when booking. Best regards.
Was a lovely quiet spot to stay, beds were a bit too hard Fan great for the hot humid days & nights
Pool good for a dip on a hot day to cool off
Friendly staff.
Penny
Response from Front Office on 1 Jan 2023
Hi Penny, thanks for your review! We're glad you enjoyed our quiet location, swimming pool and helpful staff. Apologies if the bed was harder than your preference, many guests do prefer a firm mattress. Thank you for coming!
Great location just behind the lake. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Front desk was very helpful. You are in Rotoura so please take advantage of the outdoor steam oven! You can get a Dutch oven from the front desk to cook with. Definitely will be staying here on our next trip.
Rafael
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Front Office on 30 Dec 2022
Hi Rafael, thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it and we're happy you enjoyed our steam oven and room amenities. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Hot water beach and hot pools are the best part.property was neat and tidy. It would be great if some milk or cream provided for coffee and tea.
But everything else was great👍
Bhumika
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Front Office on 30 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed our natural thermal pools and hot water beach. Apologies that we are unable to provide milk. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Very cosy cabins, a welcome relief from the rain that fell the whole time we were in Rotorua . Loved the decent kitchen in the cabin. Very quiet, Linen & towels were supplied which you don't usually get with cabins. Would definitely stay again.
Only comment: some hooks in the area containing 2 hot pools would be handy. There was nowhere out of the rain to hang a towel.
Sheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Front Office on 25 Oct 2022
Hi Sheryl, thanks so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the natural thermal heating, mineral pools, and the linens & towels.There are a number of hooks in that pool area - just inside the edge of the roof, to keep towels dry. Feel free to ask us if you can't find them next time. We look forward to welcoming you again!
10/10 Excellent
Abdul
15 Oct 2022
Abdul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from sheree on 22 Oct 2022
thank you for your stay we would love to see you again
No toilet/shower in room i was led to believe online had those facilities. Had to pay an extra $180 for the 3 night stay id already paid $350 for to get amenities and not have to walk out doors to toilet/shower. Buildings inside and out were like something out of a kids christian camp. Hot water was inconsistant. Never again
John
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Reception on 12 Sept 2022
Hi, JohnSorry for your mistake - booked wrong type of room.The room type and facilities are stated website very clearly, also in confirmation email as well.You choosed is our most budget room - basic cabin, cheapest one. When you checkin, we only have two bedroom family room available, which is for 6-7 guests stay while you request to upgrade.Kind regards,
Thank you for your review. We're sorry you did not enjoy your time with us. Please let us know what we could improve for next time, and we'll do our best!
8/10 Good
Kevin
3 Aug 2022
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from s on 6 Aug 2022
Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed your stay at cosy cottages and welcome you back
I liked that they had hot pools which were absolutely lovely. However i didnt realise the toilet and showers were shared and u had to leave your room to get to them.
Chiquita
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Reception on 3 Aug 2022
Hi, Chiquita
Tks for your stay and good to see you enjoyed our hot pools.
Yes, we do have different cabins, flats, some are cheap, without bathroom, for low budget guests. Some has private bathroom in units. You may stay in our self contained units next time.
Kind regards,
Couldn’t figure out how to work the heater and was quite cold during the night. Appreciated the fact that we had our own allocated park , and our cabin was close to the toilets / showers which was convenient. Spa was lovely and nice size room .
Jacqueline
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Andrew on 24 Jul 2022
Morning Jacqueline
Good to know you enjoyed our spa and communal facilities.
Sorry for the trouble. Our heating system is by geo thermal, can keep all rooms very warm. Plesae feel free to ask help from our reception next time, we are more than happy to sorted out for you straight away.
Kind regards.
6/10 Okay
David
Travelled with family
22 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
David
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from s on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you for your review it is appreciated
2/10 Terrible
M
26 Apr 2022
M
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Reception on 27 Apr 2022
Hi, Mary
Sorry for your losses. As cancellation policy we are not in position to offer a refund when you cancel your booking after checkin due you booked wrong room type by yourself online.
Regards,
Hi, Chris
Good to know you enjoyed our hot pools and swimming pools. Yes, most guest love to soak in the natural mineral pool and kids enjoy the large swimming pool.
See you next time!
Kind regards,
It’s a very clean and fully equipped accommodation. Definitely recommend and will come back next time. The host is very friendly and helpful. Absolutely family friendly accommodations.
Maggie
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Andrew on 19 Jan 2022
Hi, Maggie
Great to know you enjoyed the stay with us. Appreciate your kind comments. Your family is very lovely and left your room very tidy and clean. Thank you!
All best and see you next time!
Kind regards,
Hangi oven was a good experience to try,Three hot pools were great to enjoy but there is a limited access to these pools kitchen and swimming pool to enjoy which can be worked on.Staff was cooperative.Overall experience was good.
Gaurav
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Andrew on 17 Jan 2022
Hi, Gaurav
Thanks for your stay and comments.
See you next time.
Kind regards,
2/10 Terrible
Gurpreet
Travelled with family
30 Dec 2021
Disliked: Staff & service
Nothing we liked . I will never ever book with wotif
Gurpreet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Andrew on 7 Jan 2022
Hi, Gurpreet
What's happen? We always try to improve our service if we know there is any thing wrong.
Kind regards,
8/10 Good
Kamal
Travelled with family
29 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a suffocation because of small room
Also fan having problem to move around the room
Kamal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Andrew on 29 Dec 2021
Sorry, last couple days it is unusual hot in Rotorua, reach 29-30'c. Normally it is 25'c around.
You must stayed in our cabin? Next time you may try our one or two bedroom, which has more windows and thermal insolation.
Which room you are in? Will check the fan and fix it.
Kind regards,
Andrew
The property was very clean, tidy and staff were very accomodating. The facilities were ideal, and only 2 min walk to the lake. They also have Hangi cooker available for hangi, steamed Fish, Mussels etc - Excellent and worth the money.
Barby
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Andrew on 14 Dec 2021
Hi, Barby
Appreciate your kind comments! Happy to know your good family enjoyed stay in our camp.
See you next time!
kind regards,
8/10 Good
Paul
Travelled with group
24 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great basic accommodation very convenient to many things in Rotorua. Has own thermal pools which is a plus.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Andrew on 30 Nov 2021
Morning Paul
Thanks for your stay with us and happy to know you enjoied our falicities.Yes, our camp is most near the town centre.
All best and see you next time