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Fernleaf Motel

3.0 star property
3-star motel near Polynesian Spa

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A patio area with a white door marked with the number 7, a white plastic chair, and various potted plants including ferns and succulents.
A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a fan, and a painting on the wall.
A compact room with a kitchenette, a bed, a dining table with chairs, and a gray brick wall.
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a yellow towel, and two folded towels.
A room with a dark brown leather sofa and a matching armchair, both with orange pillows. A wooden chair is positioned in front of the sofa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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23 Toko Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    โ€ช3 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Tamaki Maori Village
    โ€ช10 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    โ€ช15 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    โ€ช12 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, each with green and white pillows, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 645 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two pillows, a yellow towel, and two folded towels.

Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Heart of Rotorua.Within a 15-minute walk of this Victoria motel, you'll find Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Central Mall. Racing Rotorua and Rotorua Night Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Eat Street - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชThai Central Restaurant Rotorua - โ€ฌ13 min walk
  • โ€ชMcDonald's - โ€ฌ7 min walk
  • โ€ชScope - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชChinese Delights - โ€ฌ8 min walk
  • โ€ชDelhi Hut - โ€ฌ10 min walk

About this property

Fernleaf Motel

3-star motel near Polynesian Spa
Fernleaf Motel offers its guests express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Rotorua motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1968
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
Fernleaf Motel offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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 available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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

How close is Fernleaf Motel to the airport?

Fernleaf Motel is 5.2 mi (11-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fernleaf Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fernleaf Motel.

Does Fernleaf Motel offer free breakfast?

Fernleaf Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fernleaf Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Fernleaf Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fernleaf Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Fernleaf Motel have a pool?

Fernleaf Motel does not have a pool.

Does Fernleaf Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Fernleaf Motel to downtown Rotorua?

Fernleaf Motel is 0.4 mi away from Rotorua.

Fernleaf Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 192 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gautam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect for my family.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sandra

Hotel is looking a little old & tired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outside looks a bit shabby, but donโ€™t let that fool you. The rooms are completely renovated and are huge! Far better value than other places charging 50% more
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There were no issues with the accommodation. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The room is clean! But the shower head
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very basic accommodations but service was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Steve

Noisy steam pipework above unit rattled & noisy all night long
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LEI

Basic room with necessities. Do not expect too much. Good value for money Good location on a quiet street
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Lorelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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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
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8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great price-performance ratio
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was loud rumbling at night, like water being pumped.Little sleep. Never worked out where it was coming from. Check in host was very helpful and friendly. Bed was comfortable. Everything was very clean. Appreciated swimming pool after 18km hike!! Spa dilapidated. Area needs simple tidy up but we would stay there again as we were well satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It provided the basic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good price-performance ratio
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good space
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in late after 8pm however the gentleman whom checked me in was very polite. Having to go to another address to check in was the only issue. Perhaps I should have asked to have the directions written down instead. Accommodation was very clean and quiet. Thank you very much. S Raerino
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it๐Ÿ˜Š
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

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