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Central Kuirau Cottage with park views

Cottage with kitchen, near Polynesian Spa

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rotorua Township, Rotorua
  • Place, Kuirau Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Central Kuirau Cottage with park views

This quirky 1930's cottage looks directly across to the open fields of Kuirau Park. Kuirau Park offers free Geothermal Attractions, thermal foot baths, beautiful gardens, childrens playground, open playing fields and is bordered by the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. The park is host to a busy Saturday morning local market. Plenty to enjoy here.

A short walk takes you to the City Centre, 'Eat Streat', shopping, restaurants, cafes, cinema and the lake front.

The cottage is tastefully furnished throughout and has the quirks and charms of an older building (creaking, sloping floors and all). The two good-sized bedrooms each boast Queen beds and the second bedroom provides a sofa bed for extra guests, a port-a-cot is stored on site.
The sunny living room is equipped with a smart TV, every room has its own heater to take the chill off any frosty mornings and fans to cool you down when the temperature rises.
The kitchen has a full sized stove/oven. Coffee, tea and some basic pantry items are provided

Special conditions:
There is a 2 night minimum stay - however if you wish to book for 1 night only a $25 fee will be added.

Our Rate per night is for up to 4 people, the cottage can sleep a maximum of 5 with the extra cost of $20 per person/per night (child under 12mths - no charge)

There is NO LAUNDRY on site but there are 2 Laundromats close by.
Off street parking for 1 vehicle with free street parking right out front

During the week a car grooming business operates from the workshop behind the house from 8.30am - 4.30pm. This creates no disturbance to the house but means the driveway beside the building needs to be kept clear during the hours of operation. The business is usually closed on week ends

EXTRAS:
Cleaning Fee NZ$65.00 per stay will be added; You will receive a payment request for this but we will give you the option to self clean. The cottage has all the products required. Let us know if you would like this option and we will remove the fee.

Linen charge will be added at NZ$45per stay for up to 4ppl plus an extra $10 if more guests are staying: We will send a payment request for linen but you can opt to supply your own sheets, pillowcases and towels - please confirm with us.
Extra Guests (max 2 extra guests) ( NZ$20.00 per person/ night)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 20046239

About the area

Rotorua

Rotorua is home to this cottage. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Blue Baths. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Rotorua Township, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eat Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Poco. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chicking - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Rotorua - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Kuirau Cottage with park views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Central Kuirau Cottage with park views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central Kuirau Cottage with park views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Kuirau Cottage with park views?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Central Kuirau Cottage with park views located?

Situated in Rotorua, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kuirau Park and Polynesian Spa. Rotorua Night Market and Rotorua Central Mall are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 375 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 375 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, charming and quirky - but clean and presentable. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would book again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy parking - nice little space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay. Our favourite place to book. Cosy, neat and so close to everything. The host is always helpful and ensures there’s enough basics in the pantry to help with the initial arrival. We love it here and all our memories that get made here. See you next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, cute little character home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage in a great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. We liked that Kuirau Park is right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very handy to the city centre. It had plenty of character and description was bang on. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is great- walkable to eat street/downtown/shops in 15 mins and close to a park with thermal activity including a foot bath!Though a little outdated, the house had everything we needed and was very comfortable! The host was very communicative and kind and instructions were clear. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deborah was a great host and the house is in a great location - easy walk to CBD and the lake. The house was as described....but the bed in the second room was not just soft, but sagging in the middle, and we had to remove the topper and sleep on that in the lounge. We had 4 nights so by the 4th night it was quite uncomfortable. If the mattress was decent I would have rated it 5 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The bed was comfortable even though it was on a lean. Shower was nice, charging extra to put bedsheets on is not nice. The photo didn't show an accurate description of age or proximity to business in shared driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marika G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Great location and lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay in this cottage. It is homely and close to everything. Have stayed in this cottage a number of times and it's been an excellent base to explore from.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday

Enjoyed the stay, great location, nice computable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for a girls trip away. Close to town. Very compact house and heaters heat up very fast which was nice. No noise from the business behind. Listing is very accurate. Absolutely loved staying here and host was great to deal with. Would definitely recomend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayden m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and very quiet area

House was warm quiet and it set in a good location if you ever want to go to town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay for the week in this quirky old little creaky cottage. Was very warm, clean, cosy, and comfortable. Good location for walking to town and easy to get around. Thank you Deborah for the booklet with lots of great recommendations for restaurants and things to do and see around Rotorua. Great stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great stay in the cottage and appreciated the amazing location. Perfect for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic quirky wee cottage. Very warm and comfortable, handy to everything. Would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay, good location

Place was clean and good location, close walk to park and town shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pem M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay in our place. It was very easy to get around town centre of Rotorua and it was close to all the activities we have booked.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage in Rotorua

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rotorua. Cottage was perfect for our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kiriana b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reviewer from new plymouth

Absolutely loved this accommodation very clean and tidy super comfy beds perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Clean and tidy, had everything that we needed. Central and handy to the attractions. Would stay again in this cute cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

We loved how close this was to Kuirau Park and the thermal area, so easy to get around, and the house is cosy with a heater in every room! We decided to stay an extra night because we liked it so much and the host was really easy to communicate with and very quick to respond. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great little place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by DeborahHa17

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We were both born the the Bay of Plenty but as children our families shifted away.
In the mid 1980's as newly weds we moved to Rotorua. All our children were born & raised here so as a family we have enjoyed the lakes, forest, outdoor activities and many events that this great little city has to offer

What makes this property unique

Kuirau Cottage offers cosy, comfortable and convenient accommodation with all you need to enjoy your stay in Rotorua.

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