Golden Glow Motel – A Favorite for Families in Rotorua
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Golden Glow Motel offers ground-floor studio units with a king-size bed, a single bed, and a private courtyard featuring a self-filled spa pool. Each unit includes a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have outdoor hot tubs, thermal heaters, and flat-screen TVs. The largest unit sleeps up to 4 with a queen bed, double bed, and two single beds. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and parking.
Dining Options
The motel does not have an onsite restaurant, but it is next to one of New Zealand's top fish and chip shops. Eat Streat Rotorua, a dining hub with multiple restaurants, is nearby. Guests can prepare meals in their kitchenettes.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can walk to Wairere waterfall or explore Rotorua's 26 km of walkways, including geothermal areas and lakefront paths. Nearby attractions include Te Puia (home to Pohutu Geyser), the Polynesian Spa, and Paradise Valley Speedway. The Rotorua GLO Festival and Okere Falls Beer Fest are annual events.
Location & Transport
The motel is 0.5 km from Central Mall, 2 km from Te Puia, and 10 km from Rotorua Regional Airport. Government Gardens, Kuirau Park, and Lake Rotoiti are within 2 km. Public transport and rental cars are available for further travel.
Guest Services
Staff provide local recommendations, including visits to the Rachel Pool or Tamaki Maori Village. Free parking and Wi-Fi are included. No onsite dining or business facilities, but kitchenettes allow self-catering.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
Children
- Cots
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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