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Going the Distance

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A single-story house with a garage, a small backyard, and a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with pink bedding, two rolled towels, a bedside lamp, and a small round table.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with blinds, a small bedside table, and a wardrobe.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a vase of flowers, and two windows with blinds.
A modern bathroom with a washing machine, a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Rotorua

Owhata, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to this holiday home. Polynesian Spa and Te Amorangi Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rotorua Golf Club and Springfield Golf Club. Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Eat Street - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Skyline Rotorua - 17 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eastwood - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Going the Distance pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Going the Distance?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Going the Distance on 30 Oct 2026 start from AU$750, 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 Going the Distance?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Going the Distance?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Going the Distance?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Going the Distance located?

Located in Owhata, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre and Te Amorangi Museum. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Racing Rotorua are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Everything we needed and everything the ad said it would be.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, super clean property inside and out, Defiantly stay again, Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and tidy excellent amenities. GREAT shower. Lovely beds. Would recommend to any family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day stay with family of 5 - great location and immaculately clean modern home - hot tub was a bonus
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, enjoyed our stay, recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was really lovely - neat, tidy and comfortable. Had everything we needed. We will book again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and comfortable. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had access to everything we needed- a fantastic stay and close to all the activities in and around Rotorua making for a great 'base'Plenty of room for our family of 5 and will absolutely book again if we have the opportunity. PS- Laundry was great to have after visiting Hell's Gate mud baths!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
. The house was lovely and clean, and the kitchen was pretty well equipped. A couple of chopping boards would be a handy addition.The bed in the bedroom next to the bathroom was quite uncomfortable, but all the other rooms were great. There was plenty of hanging and storage space in the cupboards, which was really handy.We gave 4 stars for check-in as we were initially given the wrong key code, so we had to wait a little while to get hold of someone to provide the correct one.The spa was a lovely touch and definitely made the stay feel worthwhile. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and thought the property was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent accommodation in a great location

The location is really handy to town, the redwoods and the road to the Blue Lake (Tikitapu) and the property was just what we needed for our family stay. Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Looks like new, well thought out layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tu Meke: AWESOME

Awesome accommodation clean, quality everything we needed was there. Worth the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was in an excellent location to explore the area and was modern, clean and comfortable for our family. The space is also very private. Thank you Jessica for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Modern clean and easy location.

Easy location to town and local activities. Perfect home away from home will all modern comforts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stop in Rotorua during our honeymoon

This location and property was fantastic! very close to town, airport, and major roadways. The property itself was beautiful, nicely decorated and extremely clean. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the facilities well prepared such as kitchen items, laundry items
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Owhata Accomadation

Great central location, everything you need, nice and modern. Spa was a highlight!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a fun weekend!

This was such a great place to stay for the weekend. We were down for an event and found it all super convenient, a lovely house that suited our needs perfectly! Would definitely recommend and if we're down for the event next year, this will be our first choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay, the house was well equipped, clean and comfortable. Will definitely book again and recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly formed

A well-thought out property with everything you need for a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy directions, quick to find. Beautiful layout. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and cosy

We loved our stay here. The property was very very clean and warm and provided great privacy. The spa was a fun addition. It would have been nice to have extra towels for the spa and also some larger cooking pots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best house in Vegas

I absolutely loved our stay, the house had such a homely feel to it! Couldn’t fault it in any way, thank you for allowing others to stay in your beautiful whare. We will be back for sure! We’ve found our holiday home in Vegas!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2024
Thank-you so much Renee and whanau I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay welcome back anytime 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sunny Rotorua

Nice tidy place a+
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay

Loved this wee little gem. Great size for family with 3 teens - had everything we needed for a busy weekend with family events. Didn't get to try out the spa as we were too busy but would have great in Winter. Loved the well stocked kitchen esp the coffee machine and being able to use the washing machine/dryer. Place was super clean and had a great outside area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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