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Come and stay with us and experience true Kiwi award winning customer service! Situated just off the main street and away from busy traffic noise, Sport of Kings is a home away from home! All of our rooms and amenities have been newly refurbished over the past year to provide comfort and relaxation in a peaceful serene environment. We are Kiwi owned and operated and being locals have extensive knowledge of Rotorua and what our amazing city and surroundings has to offer and our hospitality is the best you could find - check out our reviews! Our 16 ground floor rooms range from two bedroom apartments that sleep 6 to one bedroom spa apartments where you can relax in your own private indoor spa pool day and night. Our studio units sleep two or three and are perfect for business travellers or those wanting a quiet comfortable room at a great price! All of our rooms have kitchen or kitchenettes, thermally heated hot water, individually controlled thermal heating, flat screen tv's, satellite channels and free DVD hire. Comfortable lazy-boy recliner chairs are included in most rooms and free unlimited filtered water is available in every room. All rooms are serviced daily! We have two public spa pools and a heated outdoor swimming pool for your use during your stay all year round along with a BBQ and BBQ table poolside which you are welcome to use - a great way to cater for everyone while enjoying the beautiful landscaped surroundings. And to entertain children we have a playground for hours of entertainment. Centrally located close to Rotorua CBD, Thermal Valleys, Maori Hangi and Concert Events and world renowned Mountain Bike Tracks, you have everything at your fingertips. We have a purpose built bike wash down area, bike 'service station', secure bike storage and a drying room to get your gear ready for your next ride!! Perfect for families, holiday makers, mountain bikers and business people alike. Our reception is a mini gallery showcasing our own original native bird art which also features throughout our apartments giving Sport of Kings Motel uniqueness not to be found anywhere else.
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Green
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Location
6 Peace St Fenton Park, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Sport of Kings Motel
4.7 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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The Sport of Kings Motel emerges as a standout for its impeccable cleanliness, with numerous guests describing the accommodations as immaculate. The motel's value is well-regarded, though a few have noted the pillows could be more comfortable. Its amenities, including well-stocked kitchenettes and spa pools, are often highlighted for enhancing the guest experience.
While the rooms are praised for their comfort and equipment, recommendations for air conditioning and remarks on occasional sulfur odors are noted. The atmosphere is frequently celebrated for its modern, warm ambiance, and the service receives consistent accolades for its friendliness. The location is deemed peaceful and convenient, contributing to the motel's popularity among travelers.
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Remarkable
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Well-appointed
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We were blown away with how good this motel is. To get these amenities for a reasonable price is great value. Add on the helpfulness and friendliness we encountered and you get something quite special. It's also good on a rainy week with the heated pool and your own hot tub - so important in NZ which is so outdoors orientated but can be quite wet.
We chose two one bedroom apartments with spa pools and the manager made sure that these were adjacent. Our two kids don't like to share a bedroom so the extra bed in the living room was very useful.
The pool area is really well done. It's nicely secluded with palm trees creating a relaxing setting. There's a big, covered eating area with a BBQ (ask at reception for the tongs etc) and we had a takeaway there one day and a BBQ another with a couple of friends. The wives had a well deserved relax on the loungers along with organising the food while the husbands did the BBQ and played in the pool with the kids.
The apartments were cleverly done and far from cramped. We had everything we needed and particularly liked the spacious spa room, large, comfy bed and recliner arm chairs. There was a good sized shower room with a good sized shower, heat lamps for drying, a fan and big hand wash, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner dispensers.
We took a one month Sky Sports Now package while in NZ and were able to use the various apps on the smart TVs in the living room and bedroom to sign into this, tvnz+ and Netflix (we didn't try the Prime or Disney+ apps.) That covers all your kiwi sport, worldwide soccer, rugby, cricket etc and big US sport.
Finally, everyone there was so friendly and helpful with whatever we needed. Nothing was too much trouble, including our late check out and different requests, and the manager is a great people person. A special mention to the housekeeping team who are so accommodating and have a great team spirit. They do so much to create a happy atmosphere.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband & I spent 2 nights at the Sport of Kings Motel. The smell of sulphur was very strong when we entered the office & not thinking about the sulfuric air, my husband asked if there was a gas leak. 🤣 The Sport of Kings Motel is an older motel but it was spacious & very clean & even had a large hot tub in our room. I liked that the bedroom is separated from the living area by the bathroom & kitchenette. There is also a heater in the living area, bedroom & bathroom. We did wake up about 3:00AM one of the two nights to a strong smell of sulfur in our room but the next night, it was fine.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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The apartment had two large rooms with three comfortable beds and a bubble bath with pleasantly warm water. Cooker, microwave oven, fridge, plenty of dishes and a table with three chairs completed the equipment. Very helpful and friendly service.
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Date of stay: February 2025
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So overall the location and the service were really good! Starting with the positives it was awesome to have a big space and the spa was AWESOME! However if I have to be picky. The tvs are very old and outdated and could use an upgrade with better spacing for plugs. The furniture was soooo cool! The showers water pressure is the weakest thing I have ever felt. The pillows were way too big for my liking and my neck. The fact that the tv in the bedroom only has one plug is unfortunate when I wanted to use my Xbox in the bedroom. Other than that. Everything else was awesome! If you can’t handle the smell of Rotorua though. I would recommend finding another place as this location will punch you in the face every time you get out your car or your room 😅
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Maybe bring your own pillows or plug extensions.
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There was no table, just two stools and a small counter. This was the only place we stayed in three weeks that didn't provide milk for coffee or tea. The bed was king sized and thankfully it was comfortable.
The shower fluctuated between scalding hot water and freezing cold water randomly. The lighting in the bathroom was horrendous with the mirror on the side of the sink, away from the light. And the small bathroom mirror was the only mirror in the room.
As is typical with most motels in New Zealand, there is no AC and there are no screens on the windows. You have your choice of heat and humidity or bugs.
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Date of stay: March 2025
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Two Bedroom apartment has everything for a nice stay, warm, hot water, comfy beds, extra heaters and blankets in bedrooms. Kids loved the pool and spa, the pool has long hours, perfect to unwind after a busy day in town. Helpful and lovely staff
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Comfortable, clean, quiet, good location, easy to find. Reliable parking for the car. We loved the hot spa pool and the thermally heated outdoor swimming pool. The motel provides flotation tubes so you can just hang onto them in the water to relax. They provide ground coffee for plunger coffee that you can make. Just ask for a top-up each day at the office. It is also a warm motel, it uses water radiators to warm the rooms and this works very well and it is quiet. I was very snug and comfortable. The liquid soap they provide was kind of hard on my hands. I would suggest bringing your own soap and soap dish even if you only have a mild tendency to skin problems and was staying for longer than a night. Otherwise I was very happy with the place.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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This is the third time we have stayed at Sport of Kings and we absolutely love it. We stayed in a one bedroom unit with private spa pool. The room was warm, modern and immaculate, and easy to get around. I am currently on crutches awaiting a hip replacement so loved the laziboy chairs, and the spa pool was at just the right height that I could sit on the edge and swing my legs across into the pool without having to bend the painful one. Tristen, the manager, is lovely and couldn't do enough for us. We didn't use the outdoor pool this time but have done previously and it was amazing. The temperature is set so that you can stay in it for ages. I can't speak highly enough of Sport of Kings and we will definitely return again.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Best ever customer service from Tristan. We loved our stay. The thermal spa in our room was just what we needed after competing in a long run event in the area. The pool was also a beautiful temperature to relax in. Especially loved the ground coffee and fresh milk provided. Ony possible improvement would be to add fans/air conditioning to the rooms but this would definitely not stop us from coming back.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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This is our netball club 3rd year staying at sports of kings and kings of peace apartments. This year we had a big group stay this time around and everything was amazing from start to finish.
Tristan and the team here are amazing , friendly and easy to deal with they make the whole process so easy. They are so patient even when changes to numbers and rooms change during the year with our booking.
This accommodation suits our needs , location and it so peaceful we really do recommend your next stay here. You wont be disappointment with the team.
So what you waiting for? Go on book your stay..
Will see you again in 2025 Tristan and the team at kings of peace.
Azz1 Netball Club
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Rotorua, New Zealand4 contributions2 helpful votes
Hello Ridhi P,
Yes, we do serve a cooked and continental breakfast as below. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance or if you would like me to book a room for you!
Breakfasts
All breakfasts served with Juice. Please select one.
Orange or Tomato Juice
Toast and Condiments - $5
White bread or Wholemeal bread
Strawberry Jam or Marmalade
Continental Breakfast - $12
Cornflakes or Muesli
Peaches or Pears and Yoghurt
White bread or Wholemeal bread
Strawberry Jam or Marmalade
Eggs and Toast - $12
Scrambled or Poached or Fried
White bread or Wholemeal bread
Bacon as extra - $3
Kransky Sausage as extra - $3
Cooked Breakfast - $17
Bacon or Kransky Sausage
Eggs - Scrambled or Poached or Fried
Hash browns or Baked beans
Sauce or Relish
White bread or Wholemeal bread
The Works Cooked Breakfast - $19
Bacon and Kransky Sausages
Eggs - Scrambled or Poached or Fried
Hash brown and Baked beans
Sauce or Relish
White bread or Wholemeal bread
Rotorua, New Zealand4 contributions2 helpful votes
We do not have a buffet breakfast but can deliver a breakfast to your room ranging from $5 for toast and condiments to $19 for a fully cooked including Bacon , Sausages , Eggs , Hash Browns , Beans , and Toast. I hope this helps
There are more places to choose from in the Rotorua area.
PRICE RANGE
$190 - $219 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sport of kings hotel rotorua
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandBay of Plenty RegionRotorua DistrictRotorua
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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