Pohutu Lodge Motel

The staff were very helpful. The beds were comfortable. The room was quiet

The unit we had was in need of renovation as it was looking very tired.

Big room, very friendly, helpful staff. Allocated parking. Very convenient for Te Puia geothermal attraction. Excellent, powerful shower.

The only place to sit outside is in the car parking area. A good trek to central Rotorua

Lovely staff. We had a studio room which was huge. There were cooking facilities so we were able to do a simple meal. You could walk out onto the field out the back or up some stairs at the back of the motel and see the geyser. Good shower/hot water. There was a fan which saved us on a very hot night. Very close to the Redwoods tree walk, and both the Maori villages. Close to a big supermarket. This motel was what we expected, which is basic but comfortable and better than a normal motel room with the ability to cook.

While there were cooking facilities, the electric frypan was beyond use and dirty. Given the motel is next to the thermal area, be aware that it smells sulfurous and we had to have the windows open as it was hot.