Emerald Spa Motor Inn

Property class: 4

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Close to Polynesian Spa, Emerald Spa Motor Inn provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Living room

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 King Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Spa Studio

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Glenholme, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, Emerald Spa Motor Inn is near the airport. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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286 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.
    Tamaki Maori Village
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a view of distant hills and a body of water.
    Polynesian Spa
    2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Ciabatta Bakery
    12 min walk
  • Super Lucky Takeaway
    20 min walk
  • Spa City Noodle Bar
    16 min walk
  • Pantry D'or
    12 min walk

About this property

Emerald Spa Motor Inn

  • Upscale motel near Polynesian Spa
  • Emerald Spa Motor Inn provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
    • Tour/ticket information, concierge services and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • More amenities include:
    • Childcare services and cots/infant beds
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

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Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Spa Motor Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Is Emerald Spa Motor Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Spa Motor Inn?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Emerald Spa Motor Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of NZD 10 per person applies.

Where is Emerald Spa Motor Inn located?

Located in Glenholme, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Racing Rotorua and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Emerald Spa Motor Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay.

Good location. Hosts were fantastic.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room had dirty stains on the wall above the couch. We were left no sheets or blankets for the pull out couch. We had stayed previously and it was great. Our stay this time was less than average. We wont be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Likes...Location, cleanliness...sky channels...service...bed Improvements...aircon ineffective due to unit above cupboard...armchair (worn) and appliances (old) could do with updating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice and quiet

Nice hotel with pool. Quiet and with jacuzzi in the room. A few restaurants close by, but take the 5 min drive / 15 min walk to the city center for a better selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellent

Excellent motor inn. Value for money, friendly and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, well appointed and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not worth the money spent

Check in process was efficient and front desk staff was lovely. however room itself was in poor condition- had an awful smell, dirty towel left on the bathroom floor (presumably hadn't completed cleaning yet?), not enough towels for the three guests we had booked for. Could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub in the room was nice. Staff super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family Stay

Best Fish and Chips at Oppies was a block away. Overall average stay. Tamaki maori village has pickup from Emerald spa and was one of the best things we did in New Zealand.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scam booking by nz.hotels.com

nz.Hotel.com took our booking for one night at the Emerald Spa Motor Inn and room payment with Amex, then we get advised by Emerald Spa that there was no room available when the booking was made.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Looked nice on the outside. .a bit worn out inside. Needs maintenance
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The baths are massive. The bathrooms are clean but Rotorua water does stain the bathroom amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
バスタブがあって、お部屋も広くて綺麗！ 中心地より徒歩30分ほどかかるので、車がある人向け
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disappointed

Very hot no aircon, blinds didn't work need replacing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Emerald Spa

Reception staff were friendly and helpful. They readily supplied me with a map of Rotorua when I asked for one. The room was clean and tidy. Sky TV had access to most channels. The motel is only a short drive (5 minutes) from the city, so it is close, as are the Polynesian Spa Baths which i intended to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were really comfortable. For us the location was great, not too far from the town centre and also supermarkets were just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Motel confortable et calme

Hôtel bénéficiant d’un emplacement très pratique, à une quinzaine de minutes à pied des sites géothermiques. Accueil très agréable et efficace. Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié la baignoire à remous ! Petit bémol sur la propreté de la chambre, qui ne nous a cependant pas empêché de profiter de son confort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hospitable staff. Very helpful with Babies cot. Clean tidy premises .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was our first trip to Rotorua so we were really excited. The motel was in a good location so easy commute to all Rotorua attractions. We booked Emerald spa motor inn for the personal Jacuzzi but it was not satisfactory. Also the bedside lamps were not working and the aircon was too noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious tidy room, the huge spa in the bathroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

OK stay but our room location was awful

Room was close to the road so it was not quiet. There was maintenance work going on and the workers left scaffolding laying on the walkway just outside our door. We had to step over it to get out of the room. The toilet was located way too close to the wall. Room was a bit cramped but OK. Sufficient parking. Short drive to downtown. Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are looking really tired with the showers looking a bit dirty. Cups had not been cleaned properly and still dirty from previous guest. Used to be a great place to stay however seems to have different owners. Asked if the pool was open and told to take the cover back ourselves - not very inviting for guests and also covered in leaves.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We happen to be here during Good Friday and did not have cleaning service during our stay. The jacuzzi was wonderful after a day of walking around. But the rooms are a bit odd as the door and wall facing the courtyard is all glass so everyone can see in everyone else's rooms unless you keep your curtain close throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very helpful but the room was very small
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected for the price.. Area was very cramped. Could not smoke outside except in designated area next to dustbins..Inaccessible power sockets in bedroom. Cheap toilet rolls.. No window in bedroom. Felt like a dungeon..
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019