AWA Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (2036 reviews)
2 Kawaha Point Road Fairy Springs , Rotorua , nz

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Clubhouse
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Poor amenities
Uncomfortable room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Clean but inconsistent, as some reviews highlighted cleanliness while others noted issues.
Service
8.1
Generally positive experiences with service, though some negative interactions were reported.
Location
8.74
Positive feedback on the location being convenient and great for attractions.
Room Quality
7.09
Mixed reviews with some rooms being described as basic or lacking comfort.
Amenities
6.92
Many mentions of poor amenities, including lack of basic kitchen facilities and maintenance issues.
Value for Money
7.58
Comments suggest value could be better, especially in relation to room quality and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.13
Limited information but some reports of poor functionality of restaurant services.
Overall Experience
7.6
Overall experience mixed, with some enjoying their stay and others expressing disappointment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 05:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
AWA Hotel in Rotorua offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Each room comes equipped with a kettle, flat-screen TV, and free toiletries, providing convenience and relaxation.

Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the hotel's restaurant, serving delicious meals to satisfy your taste buds. Start your day right with a buffet, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast offered daily, setting the perfect tone for your adventures in Rotorua.

Convenient Location
Situated near key attractions like Rotorua International Stadium and Paradise Valley Springs, AWA Hotel is the ideal base for exploring the Bay of Plenty region. With a 24-hour front desk and tour services, your travel needs are seamlessly taken care of.

Experience luxury and convenience at AWA Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable Rotorua getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2036 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 6.92
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 7.13
Overall Experience: 7.6
R
Reuben solo_traveller nz
2
Shit. Visit if you want dissapointment.
Pros:

Close to the main road.

Cons:

Advertising rooms on a sign outside 'from $89' made me feel like it was a mistake to stay there, as I turned up.
The place didn't have enough parking. I had to park on the road, and it was teeming with rain.

The room had the same feeling as an operating theater. Boring. Cold. Lifeless. Devoid of character or homeliness. Commercial. Hard. Uninviting and uninspiring.

No carpet on the floors. Unwashed cups (I had to wash the grime out of one to use it). Branded ('Awa') tea which was disgusting (can't you afford even dilmah for fuck sakes??) and undrinkable. An unplugged desk phone in the room (what is the point?) and a TV that doesn't have any channels or ability to connect to a phone to cast from. Great 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

I arrived at 2230. There were cleaners and staff laughing and banging doors, outside in the lino floor corridor (no, not a carpeted hallway) until 0010. All night there was a fat bloke who would stomp from one end of the room to the other every 20 - 40 minutes. This went on from when I arrived, to when I finally managed to sleep - probably around 0115 and then I was woken by the same stomping before 0500. Fat people should not be put on second stories if there is no sound insulation between floors.

An expensive disappointment.

I paid $248 for this.

Never ever again.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple nz
8
Overall good
Cons:

A bedside lamp

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
J
Joseph solo_traveller nz
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
S
Scott couple nz
8
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
P
Peter solo_traveller nz
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
T
Talia extended_group nz
5
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
R
Raa solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Close to where I was visiting

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
R
Rohit extended_group nz
1
Nothing
Pros:

Nothing but the location

Cons:

The room was not clean.
Not enough milk.
There wasn't any microwave in the room.
No plates, cups and glasses were dirty along with the spoons.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
E
Erena extended_group nz
8
Pros:

The place was nice and clean. The check in was smooth. Room was great fo the price and the amount of time we were staying (1 night).
Staff were nice.

Cons:

Parking - was a bit of a let down that we had to park on the road.
Towels - be good if there were more towels in the rooms. We had 2 double beds for 3 people but only 2 towels, to be fair could've just requested more

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
E
Erena extended_group nz
8
Pros:

Everything about this place was good. The staff were nice the lady i the morning was much nice than the guy the previously day. Check in was smooth and the room had everything we needed for an over night stay.

Cons:

Parking.. there are no enough carpark space to accommodate the amount of rooms. We ended up parking on the road which was annoying and worrying.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Kura couple nz
5
Cons:

My bedding everything was stained felt like they just re used the sheets and pillow cases

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
O
Omid family_with_children nz
5
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
A
Auura family_with_children nz
7
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
T
Tang family_with_children nz
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
M
Marcelo extended_group cl
8
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
G
Gauravdeep family_with_children nz
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
G
Gabriel couple au
1
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
S
Sadra extended_group nz
10
Pros:

Everything except the pillows

Cons:

The pillows are too high and there is no diversity.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
M
MacMillan couple nz
3
Find somewhere else to stay
Pros:

Location was great. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

No top sheet on the bed. No face cloths in the bathroom. The hotel had the water go out on our last night so we couldn't shower in the morning. Over priced for what we paid. The staff were not very friendly. Not enough parking especially handy cap parking. Would not stay there again.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
N
Natasha family_with_children nz
10
Awesome 🙌
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee