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Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa

Vacation home in Rotorua with kitchen

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TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Dining
Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Glenholme within a short walk of Racing Rotorua, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Waimangu Cauldron. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Polynesian Spa - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Eat Street - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chinese Delights - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa

Summary:
Tilsley Inn is situated right in the heart of Glenholme which is centrally located to everything Rotorua has to offer. Walk to town or jump on your bike for a quick ride to either entrances of the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and hit the trails for the day. The house comfortably sleeps 10 people and has the huge bonus of thermal heating so you can be sure you will be warm and toasty during your stay. You also have a thermally heated spa pool!

The Space:
This spacious holiday home features four private bedrooms, each thoughtfully positioned off a central hallway to ensure privacy. The living areas flow seamlessly to the back patio, where you can relax in the spa pool and enjoy the outdoor space. Unique to this property is its thermal heating system, providing comfortable warmth throughout the house during colder months, and also heating the spa pool year-round. For added convenience, there's a second shower in the laundry (accessible by an external door) and a second toilet in the garage, making it ideal for larger groups. Enjoy a perfect balance of comfort and relaxation, whether you're exploring the area or seeking a peaceful getaway.

Guest Access:
You'll have access to the entire house, including the garage. Enjoy the private spaces like the four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and utilize the amenities such as the kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The property also offers a BBQ grill for outdoor cooking.

The Neighborhood:
Glenholme is ideally located, offering easy access to Rotorua's city center and many popular attractions, all within walking distance. A must-try for guests of Tilsley Inn are the delightful bakeries located on Ranolf Street, just a short stroll from the house. Enjoy the convenience of exploring the city's highlights with ease, and indulge in the local culinary scene right at your doorstep.

Getting Around:
Explore Rotorua with ease! Public transport options, including buses, taxis, and ride-sharing services, are readily accessible, providing convenient access to local attractions. Free parking is available on the premises.

Interaction with Guests:
We're available by phone, message or email during your stay. If you need personal assistance, we can stop in so just let us know.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, an ironing board, and a travel crib.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet Hours between 10pm and 7am

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Tilsley Inn Centrally Located Thermal Heating
Tilsley Inn | Centrally Located Thermal Heating
Tilsley Inn Tilsley Inn | Centrally Located Thermal Heating
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Glenholme within a short 18-minute walk of Rotorua Central Mall and also 11 minutes on foot from Racing Rotorua. You'll also find Waimangu Cauldron and Springfield Golf Club less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each accommodation with kitchens in some.

Does Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 5.9 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa.

Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H., Taihape, New Zealand

The location of this property was excellent.. two bathrooms are
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and clean, great location and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for our mountain bike tripWe stayed here for a mountain biking weekend and it was perfect for what we needed. The house was clean, comfortable, and well set up, with plenty of space for all our gear. The dedicated garage for bike storage was a huge bonus, and having tools available made it easy to sort out any quick tweaks before hitting the trails.The beds were comfy after long days riding, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. Location was ideal — quiet, convenient, and close to the trails and town. Communication with the host was smooth and responsive, making the whole stay stress-free.Would definitely stay here again for our next trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azure

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how spacious the home was and very warm kids loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of beds, limited baths

Property clean with lots of beds and clean linens. Only one toilet and shower in the house, then there is one toilet in the garage and a shower in a separate laundry room (which we found when we were checking out). Well appointed kitchen and plenty of space for eating, sleeping, meeting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for exploring Rotorua

Very nice house for our families to spend a weekend in Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serena L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, comfortable house

We were a group of 3 adults & 2 tweens. Bedrooms were all nicely set up. The 4th bedroom had 4 single beds & was large & perfect for the kids also having a large tv & desk space.The lounge was big with very comfortable seating. The kitchen had everything we needed & the laundry was handy also having the 2nd shower. The main bathroom is a little dated but was still good, it has a seperate toilet with hand basin & the 2nd toilet is in the garage which works great being next to spa pool & entertaining areas. A cafe, bakery & shop is a short 5min walk & it’s a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house and location

Good for larger groups but facilities a little average
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Very nice place was an awesome stay and was great to unwind after a awesome tri event.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H., Taihape, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Overall, we were really happy with everything in the property. Close to town and easy to find, heaps of room for us all to spread out, good having extra toilets and showers and lovely neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly

We had a great time staying at Tilsley Inn! Its really good to have a place where the whole family can stay together. We were close to all the activities in Rotorua and able to come back in between visiting different places to relax, cook, eat, have a spa and totally recharge. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sports trip away

Enjoyed the facilities and the closeness to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely weekend

Great house and location. And great facilities for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house for 2 families Centrally located Was perfect for our holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness

All Good

Myself, 2 Daughters, 5 Grandchildren on a short holiday to celebrate a special birthday, we loved the spa, 2 showers and 2 toilets,great with 8 people.Great place, had all we needed and all instructions were clear and straightforward. Nice Place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soliman A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alan, Auckland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was warm and cosy with the whole house being heated by the continuous hot water heaters around the house, even in the laundry and the garage. We had a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SNK VLOGS B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good house located very near to the city

We had good time at the house. The house is located very bear to the city in a calm area. The house was very tidy and neat. Sone basic essential supplies were filled in for usage. Only issue i found was operating the tv, i think the batteries of one of the remote was flat. Otherwise we would definitely recommend Anyone especially for a large family as it has ample space for parking and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy Access Great Location

Fabulous communication with owers. Booking was a breeze even with a couple of changes from my end. Suitable for what we needed. Great to have the spa.Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deryn M., Auckland

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay again

This is a great place to stay for either a group of friends or a large family. All the mod cons. A nice quiet part of town but still within easy reach. You can even walk if you don't mind taking the time. We were in Rotorua to do some walks so it was all good for us. I'll be definitely returning with my family and grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tania B.

Liked: Cleanliness

An ok stay

Home was nice although hours before we are due to arrive we get a message that theres a problem with bore and spa and heating wont work. Big disappointment as the spa was a big reason why we booked there. We were offered a discount voucher to a spa place that was not suitable for our babies. When i asked for something else that would better suit our family, i never heard back from anyone. Like i said, the home was nice but the experience overall disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bunny-Jay & Trudy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was great so big and so warm!

Loved our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Horima P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Central Hub with a Hot tub

My family and myself thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at this beautiful central Rotorua property. The house was larger than we expected it to be with spaciousness rooms and living areas. The hot tub was a highlight of the visit overall. The 2 Showers and 2 seprate toilets (one being located in the in spacious garage away from the main house) were perfect for the 9 of us. Being centrally located it was easy to zip around the busy Rotorua areas. Good kitchen and appliances with ample utensils and cutlery. When we visited it was winter time and the house was very warm due to the natural geothermal heating. Overall we will be back to this lovely property. Booking essential as we can see why this property gets booked easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023