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New Castle Motor Lodge

Property class: 3

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A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A sign for 'New Castle Motor Lodge' with colorful lights and a decorative tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $67
$58 nightly
$67 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10

Explore the area

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18 Ward Avenue, Rotorua, 03201
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, Jetted Tub

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a vase with flowers, and a television.

Studio, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 462 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

STUDIO QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Rotorua (Fenton Park), New Castle Motor Lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua Golf Club. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Racing Rotorua.
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What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Super Lucky Takeaway - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jp’s On Jervis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scope - ‬3 min drive

About this property

New Castle Motor Lodge

New Castle Motor Lodge offers 16 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star motel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and microwaves.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bowling alley

Family friendly

  • Bowling alley
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for NZD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 20.0 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Rotorua
New Castle Motor
New Castle Motor Hotel Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel
New Castle Motor Lodge Rotorua
New Castle Motor Lodge Motel Rotorua

New Castle Motor Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 517 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room , nice towels,very nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ruan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older Motel but comfortable and excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great spot. Good amenities. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation. Very clean, quiet and loads of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josee Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean and easy to find, lovely location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Minh Duy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It has a nice room and very cool jet tub. The only downside is there was no AC in our room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good proximity to town, great bath, good having cooking facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The apartment was clean, the spa bath worked well and the water was hot. Mattress was comfortable and linen etc clean. Surprised at how spacious apartment. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place to stay

Clean and well-appointed unit in a good location within walking-distance to the centre. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and owners were helpful, accommodating and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Very clean, interior and furnishings looked all recently updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. The on-site washer and dryer were damaged my clothes. The facilities were old and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night. It was nice and clean. Only powdered Creamer for coffee, didn’t cut the mustard. The lights from next door felt like they were shining through the curtains at a million watts. Bed was very firm a bit too firm for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

3 night stay

Well situated good parking easy to find needs a bit of refreshing quite basic plenty of drinking sachets. Good bedding and nice towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel has paper thin walls and is located next door to an indian temple or something, lots of inconsiderate indians staying in the motel making loads of noise, banging doors etc until late making sleeping near impossible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room layout. Having a seperate bedroom would be great for families - for us it was our walkin wardrobe😋 the main room with kitchenette was spacious and the cherry on the top was the yummy large spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA MOHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host. Convenient property. Central location. Great for families!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property in good condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and thoughtful owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, this property was good. Its definitely far-ish out of the middle of the city so you'll want to have options for driving. It was clean and staff was polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very tidy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vishwant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Served my purpose perfectly. Reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025