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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
Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
2 bedrooms, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets, Rotorua, 3040
  • Eat Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room options

Basic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Basic Studio, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

Economy Apartment, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Studio, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1033 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Inner City, Ambassador Thermal Motel is adjacent to Government Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre. This 19-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools and conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Skyline Rotorua - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lone Star - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ambassador Thermal Motel

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, a short walk to Polynesian Spa
At Ambassador Thermal Motel, guests enjoy 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
32-inch TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: NZD 100 per stay

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Ambassador Thermal
Ambassador Thermal Motel
Ambassador Thermal Motel Rotorua
Ambassador Thermal Rotorua
Ambassador Thermal Hotel Rotorua
Ambassador Thermal Motel Hotel
Ambassador Thermal Motel Rotorua
Ambassador Thermal Motel Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Ambassador Thermal Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ambassador Thermal Motel on Jul 27, 2025 start from $65.75, 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.

What's there to see close to Ambassador Thermal Motel?

This hotel is situated in Inner City, just steps from Government Gardens, and within a 10-minute walk of Polynesian Spa and Eat Street. You'll also find Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Night Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel include a casino on the premises?

No, Ambassador Thermal Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with 2 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Ambassador Thermal Motel?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include a kitchen and 2 outdoor pools.

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Ambassador Thermal Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ambassador Thermal Motel.

Does Ambassador Thermal Motel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Ambassador Thermal Motel?

The closest major airport to Ambassador Thermal Motel is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 5.7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Ambassador Thermal Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Ambassador Thermal Motel.

Ambassador Thermal Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 555 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome. Speedy checkin. Spacious, clean, well equipped, warm and comfortable unit. Outdoor deck with view of lake. Fabulous large spa pool and nice thermal pool. Great location. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very hard seating no couch to sit on
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately very dissatisfied. We lasted about 10 minutes after arriving. The staff were absolutely lovely.. but we got the room right next to the office so everyone who walks past would stare into your room and it had an awful stench of smell in it I just couldn’t handle it. The spa was tiny and pretty much in the garden, not suitable for more than 2-3 people :( and you had to walk down a dark Cora door and duck under the stairs to get to the main pool area. The pool says heated but was very cold. Not a lot of privacy around the area at all. Quite run down and dark. Was very disappointed and unfortunately gave our key back and booked accommodation elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good property to stay at for one night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kataraina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay - thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very tired but pretty clean. There was no hot water for our stay and we were not informed about this. It was only after I asked that we were told there was a problem. Towels were clean but had lots of stains on them. The pool and spa were the best part of the accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent location near the waterfront. Walkable to everything in town, including Eat Street. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property manager was polite and friendly. Old motel, but rooms were clean and tidy. Big pool was closed unfortunately, must have been due to season change. The small outdoor spa and thermal pool was open.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley, Buddina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property might be aged but it was comfortable and everything worked ok in our room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruakiri

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean budget hotel

Nice budget hotel with everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL, Cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean, functional and easy to get to.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient central location. Comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine, Sutton

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Good location for everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
great position
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in process was good,was in town for work, however there were only 2 towels in the room when checked in and 3 of us were staying. When we asked for more towels the response was I had to wait till the morning at 9.30, we obviously had a shower the night we arrived as we had been traveling,and needed towels for the morning before I had to go to work at 8. I then waited in reception the next morning for about 10 mins pushing the bell and no one came, so I had to go back to the room and ring and was told again I had to wait till 9.30 until I told him I had to get to work. He did eventually give me towels but I had to go through all of that to get some towels. In the afternoon when I finished work, the room hadn’t been serviced, the dirty towels from the morning were still in the bathroom and the rubbish was still full, we had paid to stay another night but after all of that we packed up returned the key and I questioned why the room wasn’t serviced and he didn’t look at all bothered, I couldn’t be bothered dealing with him, so we left and checked in somewhere else. The service was extremely rude and unprofessional and unpleasant for a hospitality business. Also they have pools and spas there but don’t give extra towels, some people like to shower twice a day. I travel a lot and have stayed at many motels and this one would have to be one of the worst, I’ve never known any motel not to service rooms. The pics on the web are definitely not what it looks like now.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location and view，but abit hot without airconditioner，facility old. Service time different as show in office so better communicate and adjust time for your check out or want ask any question/disscusion，better think before arrive and ask all when u check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So as i walked in the room i noticed dirty curtins toilet sink was filthy dust everywere
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Della

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so close to everything really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025