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Kiwi As Guest House

2.0 star property
Travelers find relaxation at this Rotorua retreat near Polynesian Spa, with express check-out and tour assistance making exploration effortless

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Kiwi As Guest House sits in central Rotorua, offering a comfortable base for adventures. Guests can warm up beside the lobby's fireplace after exploring, wander through the peaceful garden, or use the in-room WiFi to plan their next day's activities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
The current price is €79
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb

Room options

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Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
High chair
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Laundry detergent
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Inner City, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, Kiwi As Guest House is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk. Tamaki Maori Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skyline Rotorua and Government Gardens Golf. Waimangu Cauldron and DriftKartz are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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1255 Hinemaru St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard
    Tamaki Maori Village
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Polynesian Spa featuring a pool
    Polynesian Spa
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rotorua which includes markets and night scenes
    Eat Street
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotorua Night Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    12 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks Rotorua
    5 min walk
  • Bold Flavours
    6 min walk
  • Dak Jib Korean Fried Chicken
    1 min walk
  • Scope
    5 min walk

About this property

Kiwi As Guest House

Guest house near Skyline Rotorua
At Kiwi As Guest House, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • A nature reserve and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Kiwi As Guest House have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kiwi As Guest House Rotorua
Kiwi As Guest House Guesthouse
Kiwi As Guest House Guesthouse Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Kiwi As Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kiwi As Guest House?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kiwi As Guest House on 16 Feb 2026 start from €78.65, including 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.

How much is parking at Kiwi As Guest House?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Kiwi As Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kiwi As Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kiwi As Guest House located?

Located in Inner City, this guesthouse is steps away from Government Gardens, Rotorua Arts Village and Tamaki Maori Village. Polynesian Spa and Blue Baths are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Kiwi As Guest House Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was incredibly helpful. The hotel used to be a hostel and the rooms were redone. I had a nice room. Community kitchen. Nice living room to hang out in. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great spot in Rotorua

Super-nice host, wonderful location, quiet, clean, larger bed than advertised, excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

moon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place, staff are friendly and place is clean. I would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehdi

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

Great place to stay

Great service. Nice hotel. Very traditional
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice employees that provides you with good informations and things to do !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the building old skool building has a real homely feeling about the place perfect location very nice staff with a little renovation this place would be a 5star and the first place i would book into if available very peacefull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

Great place!

Incredible hospitality and lovely hosts. Always trying to be helpful and accommodating. Big recommendation from us. Super great location as well. Walking distance to lots of stuff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will recommend and use this hotel again in future. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised overall about my stay at the kiwi hotel. I had room #1 which was conveniently next to the shower. The room was neat, clean, and the bed comfortable. Minimal noise out the window at night. Staff was so welcoming and accommodating, making me a cup of coffee and ushering me into the living room to rest. Price is incredible and a short walk from the intercity bus stop. Close to Polynesian Spa and the main downtown area. Next to a delicious Korean fried chicken restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Choon Hong

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

Better than Expected

Location - superb, walking distance to supermart, eating places/bars/cafe, lake front park, spa etc. Room - clean, neat, bright and spacious for me. Common kitchen - utensils, mugs, microwave, fridge available for some easy meals. Fast check in and friendly and helpful staff. No issue with shared bathroom and shower as generally not many are sharing and are always available. Happy staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay, many improvements being made

The owner was very welcoming on arrival and showed us the facilities and the room. Room was spacious with sink in room. Towels provided and toiletries in the shower. Use of kitchen wirh all you could need, teabags ,coffee,sugar etc provided.Dining room and tv lounge big and comfy. The new owners have only had it a few months and are working hard to bring the rooms upto date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff member was outstanding. Very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. The property is old and requires a lot of work. Overall based on bang for buck, I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s important to keep one’s expectations in check. Is this an immaculate luxury hotel? No, it’s dated and a little rough around the edges. But the bathroom, beds, and shared kitchen were clean. Gurdev, one of the directors, was helpful and friendly and gives out his number in case you need anything. I don’t think there’s air conditioning, but the electric fan kept us very cool and comfortable. We had no problems with noise. The location was within walking distance of many places to eat and things to do. We were a 10-minute Uber ride to the Mitai Māori Village and another quick ride to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

OK for a 1 night stay.

---- Bathroom was kind of gross: the wooden parts (bottom of doorframe) were rotten/darkened (mold?) the shower curtain rod was rusted, the plumbing from the toilet was covered in a dark substance I didn't dare to identify. I also found (stepped on) a small piece of broken glass on the carpet. One of the 2 towels had large discoloration spots. +++ Bed was comfortable. Room was cheap and conveniently located. The lounge room was comfortable and had TV for my 8yrs old. The free coffee and tea in the kitchen was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Basic amenities — though a work-in-progress

Very basic amenities. The bed was well made with clean linen though the ‘bunk’ bed did not have a sheet under the blanket — which did not feel great. There were no towels in the bathroom, which was unexpected. And the toilet paper was almost over with no extra rolls in the bathroom. Probably more of a hostel vibe than a hotel/motel — not what I was expecting at the price. However, the management is working on redoing the place … so we can expect improvements
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Tim

Liked: Staff & service

Below average for the price

The room was very average. The sink backed up, the shower had terrible water pressure when the hot water was added. There was no good airflow so it got very hot. Opening the windows to let air in is a mistake because the air just smells like rotten eggs due to the sulphur beach around the corner. The whole room smelt bad like rotten eggs. On the positive side the owners were very nice, and the wifi was fast. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To what others have mentioned: yes this is an older property with very simple furnishings and design. I booked a single twin room. My room was small, but clean with adequate lighting, a fan, a window, and plenty of charging plug ins-four actually, plus two usb and one lightning plug in. The kitchen was also small but clean and had cutlery, cooking utensils, two fridge/freezers, and two stoves. There’s also a living room with Netflix to relax. Honestly, I thought the price of the stay, friendliness of the front desk, and amenities were perfect, and I’d absolutely stay again. It certainly is older, but it’s obvious the management is working to improve the property. My only suggestion is the bed in room 1 is a a little squeaky and the wood slats could use insulating to reduce the sound. Otherwise, I genuinely have zero complaints about my stay. Loved it. Would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and shared toilets/showers very dirty, no maintenance to keep clean. I totally do not recommend this place for family
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The family that runs the property is very kind. The room was clean and comfortable. The overall house is run down and shows its age - it was a boarding house in its hayday. It was hard to get over the smell of Indian food and air freshener in the common areas (the room did NOT smell). It was a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
*The owner is very approachable you ask anything, *cost is cheap and affordable *shopping center is just around the area *tourist distination are around the area *grocery and restaurant are around the area *this place for me is good and highly recommended *I love to came back and stay in this accomodation in my next travel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheerful helpful man in charge. Business was acquired in 2024. Money has been spent on improvements.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ok for what we paid, but it's a quite old building
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Yukiko

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was tidy, but the shower room was bad.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025