Motel in Rotorua
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Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this motel
Ambassador Thermal Motel is centrally located in Rotorua, near Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa. Facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, 2 mineral pools and barbecue facilities.
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Rotorua
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2026
Rooms are really large and many beds. The pools are really lovely, and a big bonus. Everything was SUPER clean.
There was a strange smell in the unit, and the bathroom was incredibly tired and run down.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
What attracted us were the good reviews and the location. We were only staying one night in Rotorua for a training event at the Sportsdrome. We need somewhere close to the Sportsdrome and where we could also easily walk into town. So, Ambassador motel ticked the box for both these.
We didn't need anywhere fancy, just with all the basics - done well. And that's what the reviews told us they did well. The beds were comfy, so we all got a good night sleep. Which we all needed as we were training all weekend! The shower was powerful and hot, and the kitchen met all our needs.
The location was quiet - although it was on the corner of two roads, next to the big lakeside park.
In winter/spring the room was nice and warm.
Nothing. It was basic and did the basics very well.
7 / 10Good·Oct 2026
Spacious high ceiling room including sitting area, fully fitted kitchen, spacious bathroom, and a balcony. Although parking was first come first serve, we had a parking spot for the duration of our stay. Netflix, etc. available. Convenient location to eating places, spas, gardens, and Rotorua Lake.
Room is not new so facilities are old and carpet is old but everything worked fine and the room was clean and spacious. Sulphur smell is strong on this side of Rotorua but it comes and goes. It was quite warm in the room and the A/C wasn't cooling as well as it should but it may be because of the spacious high ceiling room.
6 / 10Average·Oct 2026
perfectly servieable and clean. There was no-one at reception when we arrived, we had to call a number. Room fine, clean and comfortable enough. Thermal pool nice and hot, but could use some TLC. Location good
Pool not as expected, and whole place had a tired feeling. There was no-one at reception when we arrived, we had to call a number. Thermal pool nice and hot, but could use some TLC.
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7.4Good
(1,113 Ratings)
"Great location to city centre! Within walking distance which is perfect for your stay."
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