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Fernleaf Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Studio | Terrace/patio
Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Fernleaf Motel, near Polynesian Spa in Victoria, is a haven for relaxation. Stay connected with WiFi and enjoy the convenience of free self parking.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$116
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept

Room options

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Studio

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchenette

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
23 Toko Street, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eat Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖThai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖStarbucks - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖKFC - ā€¬11 min walk
  • ā€ŖYaki Yaki - ā€¬10 min walk
  • ā€ŖLotus Cafe & Bakery - ā€¬10 min walk

About this property

Fernleaf Motel

Motel near Polynesian Spa
Close to Skyline Rotorua, Fernleaf Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Fernleaf Motel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Ambassador Thermal Motel - 1101 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua, 3040]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Fernleaf Motel
Fernleaf Motel Rotorua
Fernleaf Rotorua
Fernleaf Motel Motel
Fernleaf Motel Rotorua
Fernleaf Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernleaf Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fernleaf Motel?

As of 2 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fernleaf Motel on 3 Sept 2025 start from NZ$116.3, 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.

How much is parking at Fernleaf Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fernleaf Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fernleaf Motel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Fernleaf Motel located?

Located in Victoria, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Rotorua Central Mall and Polynesian Spa. Racing Rotorua and Rotorua Night Market are also within 15 minutes.

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Fernleaf Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 175 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic accommodations but service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, simple. Friendly and helpful staff. Central. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Lovely stay

Very comfortable accommodation close to amenities and easy walking distances. A 1 nights stay to gather ourselves for the next part of our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price-performance ratio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kiwi

Nice little unit to spend the night.Clean and tidy great heating.very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price-performance ratio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is walking distance to the mall. Very comfortable and reasonable priced as we only spent the late afternoon/ nights there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It provided the basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Janet Ho

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was located at the back of the property, we needed walking through the garbage area to get in the room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the quietness of the cottage. We would book again. Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Single bed in front room, very bright at night security lights on outside all night no curtains on door or window above door. Very spacious. Kitchen had full sized fridge/freezer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one overnight stop going to Mildford Sound. The room was clean and confortable. Provided free storage for our luggage. Reception and staff were excellent and responsive. Price was reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved itšŸ˜Š
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

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

A real Gem

An excellent spacious unit. Well appointed with a full kitchen and seperate lounge. Bed was comfortable shower was great. Our new place to stay in Rotorua close to the CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marijke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value for money. Very spacious clean room with basic version of everything you need. Friendly welcoming staff. Apart from bouncy beds, I'd highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with the room need to uograde tv and what can be watched bed was excellent lovely sleep didnt like we couldnt use the backdoor as it was locked but overall would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canā€™t review Fernleaf

Didnā€™t actually stay at Fernleaf, was offered an ā€œupgradeā€ at Ambassador Thermal Motel when collecting key. Perhaps the Fernleaf might have been better, although it was very convenient for town and eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was quiet and clean, staff helpful. Overall unit was basic in commodities and could do with upgrading. Did not like the outdoor light which was very bright, lit up the unit all night through glass door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jobina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was a convenient location. It was very basic but good value for money for a one night stay. The room was extremely basic didnā€™t have a sofa to sit in the living area had to sit on the bed. The bed in the living area was broken. However the property was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Di

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a winters day it was the warmth of the unit that impressed my most, sooo comfortable - and I could adjust the thermostat if wanted. Everything I needed was there, I slept well, car parked right outside, couldn't hear the neighbours and for the first time I experienced Netflix, so did a binge watch. Fridge even had a freezer. Although dated, it was very clean which was one of my main wants and all facilities normally used for basic needs were there. It was a great base for a couple of days of peace and relaxation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious and tidy especially for price. I assume it was shared hot water and the hot water was all gone when I went to use it. Having to go to another location a few km away for check in is also a bit inconvenient. Surely a there must be a better option. Digital check in?
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
I liked how this accommodation was central and handy to a lot of facilities. The room had everything we needed, bed was a bit hard, but that's just my opinion. and the shower wasn't hot I didn't like how above us were very noisy. I could hear TV, talking and running around late at night. I was also surprised to see ants everywhere, all over the kitchen and dining table.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Saan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No BBQ facilities as stated and bathroom was leaking, all windows are faulty and AC was broken, so at the time we were told we are being upgraded. Upon moving we were given a room without full kitchen which is part reason we booked and was a very tiny space. Our experience was terrible and would not recommendā€¦