AWA Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (2088 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
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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:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2088 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
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Peter couple ca
9
Great value
Pros:

Great value

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Zichen couple au
5
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Lucky solo_traveller nz
10
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Janine couple de
8
Ein gutes Hotel für ein paar Nächte
Pros:

Die flexiblen Rezeptionszeiten

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Lars couple nz
5
Ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Filthy sheets and were there 2 night not being served
Would expect that better with a hotel

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Rhoda couple gb
4
Not the nicest place to stay!
Cons:

The room did not feel as though it was intended to be a hotel room, it was more like a store room which had been converted. We had three tables in there, one of which prevented us reaching the other side of the bed! It was a strange place.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Lisa extended_group nz
8
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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T. couple nl
7
Prima hotel, maar niet echt een bijzondere locatie
Pros:

Nette kamer en schoon

Cons:

Smalle bedden.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Samantha extended_group nz
9
It was great & I would stay again.
Pros:

It was a nice clean tidy place, nice and quiet.

Cons:

The carpark, once we got back from speedway there were no parks, we had to park down the side street. It was a big event for speedway so could have possibly just been due to how busy it was.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children nz
8
Overall enjoyed my stay
Pros:

My 2 rooms were nice and close to each other, easy to access, nice an clean 😊 enjoyed a relaxing massage ☺️

Cons:

Not enough towels available
2rooms 2nites 11people 5towels
Asked for more towels an was given 2 more an had to pay for extra after that which didn’t make sense

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Alfred solo_traveller nz
6
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Lyn couple nz
8
Pros:

Nothing wrong with the room it was what we paid for comfortable and clean but the staff were abismally rude .

Cons:

We asked for an earlier check in 2 pm instead of 3pm advertised time but were told we must pay money. This is not good enough 😕. Luckily a lady from morning shifts let us put our bags in room and show us how to get back in when main door closed as we were going to a wedding that started at 3 pm would never stay again.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Geri couple au
6
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Tania extended_group nz
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was so small, a jug that you had to fill twice to make 3 drinks. You had nowhere to put anything.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Ane family_with_children nz
4
If you're in for a new experience, definitely recommended.
Pros:

Breakfast was an English breakfast with cold scrambled eggs, cold bacon and cold beans and the cheapest factory bread on the market. The yoghurt was essentially thickened whey with a chocolate flavour from Fonterra (don't know who else they sell that to).
When I booked through booking.com, I didn't see any pictures of what they describe as 'capsules', essentially large boxes with a mattras and a sliding door that can be closed for the night. The second night I found out how the ventilation worked. The whole section with 'capsules' makes you think you're in a morgue.
Those who are prudish are out of luck as the showers are in a common area without any privacy.
One of the two shared toilets had a working lock.

Cons:

Breakfast definitely has room for improvement. All other things mentioned are self explanatory.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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Szu-Hui extended_group tw
10
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

Not enough towel

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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chantelle extended_group nz
4
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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farida extended_group in
8
Pros:

Good, compact and clean rooms

Cons:

The mrng staff refused drinking water. The night staff at the reception was kind. Put a make my room mark outside our door but it wasn't done. We were told breakfast a la carte was available but refused in the morning when we went for it.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Clément extended_group fr
8
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
8
Good value stay near the lake
Pros:

It was only for one night so I wasn't too worried. It's a bit out of town but on the 1bus route and easy to find near the skyline gondolas. Had a capsule for the first time and was pleasantly surprised at ho comfy and well appointed they are

Cons:

Nothing to dislike really, good clean basic accommodation

2026-02-25 via Nuitee