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New Castle Motor Lodge

3.0 star property
Motel in Rotorua, near Polynesian Spa

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Garden
Interior
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | View from room
New Castle Motor Lodge in Fenton Park balances adventure with relaxation. Explore garden grounds or challenge each other at the on-site bowling alley. Enjoy practical amenities like WiFi and luggage storage, plus helpful tour assistance for planning local excursions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$162
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov

Room options

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Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Studio, Jetted Tub

Studio, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Private hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
18 Ward Avenue, Rotorua, 03201

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chicking - ‬3 min drive

About this property

New Castle Motor Lodge

Motel near Polynesian Spa
Take advantage of a bowling alley, a garden and laundry facilities at New Castle Motor Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at New Castle Motor Lodge include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels
  • Private gardens, kitchenettes and fridges

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includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bowling alley

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Rotorua
New Castle Motor
New Castle Motor Hotel Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is New Castle Motor Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at New Castle Motor Lodge?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at New Castle Motor Lodge on 21 Nov 2025 start from NZ$162.00, 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 New Castle Motor Lodge?

New Castle Motor Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at New Castle Motor Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Castle Motor Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for NZD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is New Castle Motor Lodge located?

Located in Fenton Park, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Rotorua Golf Club and Racing Rotorua. Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

New Castle Motor Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 496 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older Motel but comfortable and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Very clean, quiet and loads of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room layout. Having a seperate bedroom would be great for families - for us it was our walkin wardrobe😋 the main room with kitchenette was spacious and the cherry on the top was the yummy large spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josee Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and easy to find, lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, interior and furnishings looked all recently updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good proximity to town, great bath, good having cooking facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay

Clean and well-appointed unit in a good location within walking-distance to the centre. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and owners were helpful, accommodating and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Highly recommend

They must’ve upgraded our room because it was huge. It’s very nice facility. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this property was good. Its definitely far-ish out of the middle of the city so you'll want to have options for driving. It was clean and staff was polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to locate central position
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA MOHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host. Convenient property. Central location. Great for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

santana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I have arrived at our destination after leaving and i a missing money and a Authentic Gucci bag worth $4000 and cash that isnt in my belongs anymore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immense gratitude to the staff / owners of this lovely motor lodge. Their kindness and compassion at an extremely stressful and heartbreaking time whilst having to visit my father in the hospital was very much appreciated. The room / facilities fulfilled all my needs and expectations. There is also a beautiful rose garden directly over the road from them, with seats to relax on and lawns to stretch out on whilst enjoying the fresh air in peaceful surroundings [despite not being far from the main road] I would not hesitate to stay there again, or recommend this to anyone needing to visit family / friends in the hospital. Thank you to all who made my stay so much easier, keep up the good work as I do appreciate how hard times are now for you all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pauline

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

3 night stay

Well situated good parking easy to find needs a bit of refreshing quite basic plenty of drinking sachets. Good bedding and nice towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Vishwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Served my purpose perfectly. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good place for a basic overnight stay. Very hot with no air con just individual fans. A mirror outside of the bathroom would be useful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kostenlose Laundry!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and thoughtful owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

maryam

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

Awesome stay

Lovely place to stay with our extended family. Abit odd to open the main door into the bedroom but otherwise very spacious, comfy beds, clean utencils for cooking. They upgraded us for free to a bigger unit so both of our rooms be next together ! So very lovely ! Oh and the jest spa in the bath was veryyy good ! Overall lovely clean place. Totally recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are a group of 3 living in a room which can sleep 5. Very spacious, airy and value for money. Only A$393 for 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy due to other inconsiderate guests.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021