Birchwood Spa Motel

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Free Wifi

9.2

About this property

Birchwood Spa Motel is a 5-minute drive from Rotorua’s city center, and a 10-minute drive from the Rotorua Regional Airport. It offers free parking on site, free Wi-Fi access, and rooms with kitchen facilities. The guest rooms are fitted with a DVD player and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Kitchen facilities include a microwave, a fridge and a tea/coffee maker. Most rooms have a private hot tub or a spa bath. A self-service laundry is available. The staff at the tour desk can assist with making travel arrangements. Luggage storage is provided. The property offers a seating area with portable barbecue facilities. Motel Birchwood Spa is 1.9 mi from Rotorua Bus Station, and 3.1 mi from Rotorua Train Station. It is 2625 feet from Whakarewarewa Thermal Village and Te Puia.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Allan
New Zealand New Zealand
“An older motel but clean and comfortable. Linen and towels were clean. Happy to stay there again”
Underwood
New Zealand New Zealand
“Comfortable good quality bed. Great nights sleep. Loved loved loved the hot tub/spa bath - it was excellent despite its simplicity and age. Quick to fill and powerful pump for bubbles High pressure super hot water. (Excellent shower pressure)...”
Latif
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was big and spacious, facilities were good, everything was clean and staff was helpful”
Hawe
New Zealand New Zealand
“Loved the space of the one bedroom with a kitchen private bathroom and outdoor spa. Super clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed”
Ni
New Zealand New Zealand
“The receptionist was very helpful. My room was nice and clean. It had all that I needed. A sliding door for the bathroom would've been better. It was a bit awkward. I would definitely stay again. Thank you”
Aroha
New Zealand New Zealand
“Good service upgraded our room with spa beautiful stay”
Trace
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very nice staff, helpful and friendly. The property is being upgraded and they’re doing a great job of bringing it up to a good standard.”
Colleen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Excellent value for money, clean and tidy. Fantastic customer service Not ultra modern, decor a little tired, but immaculately clean & fresh! Spacious units Loved the spa pool!”
Candace
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location is great. It's kind of hidden away abit from the main road with all the other motels/hotels. It's still close to all the amenities. Kids enjoyed the spa tub in our room. It was a decent size & depth. Room was spacious, had heaps of room”
Glen
New Zealand New Zealand
“Very spacious. Everything you need. Extremely good value for money”

Area info

House rules

Birchwood Spa Motel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. That's about $280. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
NZD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Birchwood Spa Motel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

A damage deposit of NZD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.