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Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41076 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
  • Place, Kuirau Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Rotorua
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Koutu, this vacation home is adjacent to Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Kuirau Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eat Street - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Izumi Japanese Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen - ‬17 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.

Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4

Summary:

A tidy, renovated two-bedroom townhouse in central Koutu - walk to the lakefront, Eat Street and the geothermal park, with an upstairs workspace and your own backyard.



📍 Walk » Kuirau geothermal park, CBD & Eat Street

📍 Walk » Rotorua Lakefront & the Aquatic Centre

📍 6 min » Skyline & Polynesian Spa

📍 8 min » Te Puia

📍 11-14 min » Redwoods & the airport



✅ Renovated townhouse, sleeps 4

✅ Upstairs office/workspace & a Weber BBQ

✅ Heat pump & a private backyard

✅ 50 Mbps WIFI



The Space:

A tidy, renovated two-bedroom townhouse on a large green site in central Koutu, set up for holidaymakers and an easy walk from the CBD, the Rotorua Lakefront and the bars and restaurants of Eat Street. It's a comfortable base for a small family or two friends, and there's a dedicated workspace upstairs with a desk and chair if you need to catch up on a bit of work. Out the back you have your own private yard with a Weber BBQ, table and chairs - a nice spot for a drink as the sun goes down.



HIGHLIGHTS

⭐️ Central Koutu spot - walk to town, the lakefront and Eat Street

⭐️ Renovated, comfortable two-bedroom townhouse that sleeps 4

⭐️ Upstairs office space with a dedicated desk and chair

⭐️ Private backyard with a Weber BBQ, table and chairs

⭐️ Heat pump for heating and cooling, plus a Smart TV

⭐️ Fully equipped kitchen and a full bathroom (plus a downstairs toilet)

⭐️ Carport right outside the front door

⭐️ A short walk to the geothermal Kuirau Park and the Aquatic Centre



- BEDROOMS -

Bedroom 1 (Master): Queen bed (upstairs)

Bedroom 2: Two king single beds (upstairs)

Sleeps 4 in total. All bedding and linen supplied, with fresh, professionally cleaned sheets.



- BATHROOMS -

One full bathroom upstairs, plus a handy extra toilet downstairs.



- LIVING AREA -

A comfortable living area with a Smart TV and a fully equipped kitchen, warmed and cooled by a heat pump. Upstairs there's a dedicated workspace with a desk and chair.



- PARKING -

A carport right outside the front door.



Guest Access:

You'll have the whole two-bedroom townhouse to yourselves - both bedrooms, the full bathroom and downstairs toilet, the fully equipped kitchen, the living area with its Smart TV, and the upstairs workspace. Out the back you have your own private yard with a Weber BBQ, table and chairs, and there's a carport right outside the front door.



The Neighborhood:

Papawai Townhouse 11 is ideally placed in Koutu, just a short walk from the Rotorua CBD with its shops, cafes and restaurants, and the vibrant dining of Eat Street. The Rotorua Lakefront is a pleasant stroll away, and the geothermal Kuirau Park - with its free foot pools and bubbling mud - is close by. The recently revitalised Rotorua Aquatic Centre, with heated indoor and outdoor pools, is about a 10-minute (700m) walk down the road. It's a handy, central base for exploring everything Rotorua has to offer.



Getting Around:

The central city is within easy walking distance, so you can leave the car behind for a lot of your stay, and there's a carport right outside the unit. By car, the city centre, Skyline and Polynesian Spa are all around 6 minutes, Te Puia about 8, the Redwoods around 11, and Rotorua Airport roughly 12 to 14.



Other Things to Note:

There's a dedicated workspace upstairs with a desk and chair, handy if you need to do a little work. The townhouse has a heat pump for heating and cooling, and a Weber BBQ in the private backyard. A carport sits right outside the front door, and the geothermal Kuirau Park and the Aquatic Centre are both a short walk away.



Interaction with Guests:

If you need anything at all during your stay, just send us a message 💬 - happy to help 😊
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

To help keep our homes and neighbours safe, we may require the lead guest to provide a government-issued photo ID before check-in. In line with Air...

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Koutu, just steps from Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Rotorua and Kuirau Park. You'll also find Eat Street and DriftKartz less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4?

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, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4 have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Does Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4 have connecting rooms available?

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

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 6.7 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4.

Papawai Townhouse 11 - Walk to Town, Sleeps 4 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation in Rotorua. Awesome location, within walking distance to the town, and the house had everything we needed. The process was quick and easy. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

J&B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private and quaint little accommodation. Had everything we needed for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ralph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Clean and organized, location was great for getting to the various sites in Rotorua
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy and comfortable central townhouse

We really enjoyed staying in this accommodation. It had all the amenities we needed, with the bonus of parking for two vehicles. Recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cozy apartment

A well furnished cozy appartment with fully functional kitchen. Bedrooms were cozy and it was nice to have additional toilet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Accomodation

Nice, modern townhouse about a 20 minute walk to downtown. We had access to a quiet backyard with a barbeque as well. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Magdaleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Very clean and well equipped. Well situated. Removal of dead leaves and flowers will improve overall rating. Had a great stay with value for our money. Magdaleen, South Africa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob and Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed

Well located for a great Rotorua stopover this comfortable townhouse had everything a small family would need to be self-contained. Upstairs was pretty warm for sleeping but fans helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

DO NOT STAY HERE

They advertize that the property is airconditioned but all they have is a unit on 1st floor. There is NO airconditioning in upsatirs where bedrooms are and it was VERY warm. We ending up sleeping on the couch. Also, be aware that this townhouse is 2 blocks away from a hot spring and the FOUL sulfur odor permeates into the home. Terrible place for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Erena T.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024