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Ambassador Thermal Motel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Polynesian Spa

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
The Ambassador Thermal Motel, in the city center, offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and luggage storage. Guests can choose between two outdoor pools or an indoor option. The staff provides excellent tour assistance, often praised in reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩97,275
₩111,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Basic Studio, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Basic Studio, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Economy Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 96 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets, Rotorua, 3040

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fat Dog Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Thermal Motel

Hotel near Polynesian Spa
Ambassador Thermal Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ambassador Thermal Motel include comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 16 to April 10:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from March 16 to April 10.

How much does it cost to stay at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Thermal Motel on Oct 19, 2025 start from ₩97,275, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ambassador Thermal Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ambassador Thermal Motel located?

Located in Inner City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Government Gardens and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre and Eat Street are also within 5 minutes.

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