Devonwood Motel

3.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa

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Property grounds
Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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312 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Basic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basic Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Glenholme, Devonwood Motel is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Racing Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club. This 35-room, 3-star motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Devonwood Motel

Motel with free parking, near Polynesian Spa
Devonwood Motel offers an outdoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include free newspapers, laundry facilities, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 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 property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

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

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Devonwood Resort
Devonwood Resort Rotorua
Devonwood Rotorua
Devonwood Manor Rotorua
Devonwood Motel Motel
Devonwood Motel Rotorua
Devonwood Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Devonwood Motel?

Devonwood Motel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Devonwood Motel?

This motel is situated in Glenholme within a short 15-minute walk of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and also 16 minutes on foot from Rotorua Central Mall. You'll also find Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Devonwood Motel?

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

Does Devonwood Motel feature a casino on the premises?

No, Devonwood Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Devonwood Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Devonwood Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include kitchens and courtyard views.

Are there hot tubs at Devonwood Motel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Devonwood Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Devonwood Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Devonwood Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Devonwood Motel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Devonwood Motel?

The closest major airport to Devonwood Motel is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 5.1 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Devonwood Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Devonwood Motel.

Devonwood Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 311 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Amenities
Reception was extremely helpful and accommodating. This was a last minute booking and suited our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, only improvement will be having air conditioning in rooms and fans in bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Raelene

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was old and needs abit of updating. Everything was clean and comfortable. Spa SAS good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lynette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were booked in for 2 nights & experienced an issue with the room during the night. We raised it with staff next morning, who were helpful & moved us to another room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was older, but in good shape. The staff went out of their way to accommodate us. I give them a 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thanks

Nice to get an upgrade to a queen size bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Reliable sober stop

Efficient and well maintained, no problems. Even a proper luggage stand which was otherwise rare in New Zealand. However the extremely Spartan decor / outfitting was somewhat unwelcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jade

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was private spa we didn't discover until checkout. I would have liked to make it known to the visitor so they can enjoy it as I did not.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. The room was a little run down. Needs some updates and the facilities needed some cleaning and maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Des

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, tidy, friendly welcome at check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Neelam, Auckland

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Safe quite and convenient. Was alright for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was average stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay.

Comfortable bed, excellent shower. Unit was spacious, clean and had good air flow. Only thing missing was a couple of comfortable armchairs to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It does need air-conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
dump
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Small stuffy room, window catch broken. Onsite restaurant convenient, food great, spectacular views of lake. Close to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this accommodation. Room was excellent and bedding was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Liana

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Was last minute booking, everything went well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Yvette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here had all that I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024