Offering free WiFi and free on-site parking, Astray Motel & Backpackers is located in central Rotorua. Guest facilities include a shared kitchen and a common room with a large flat-screen satellite TV. The airport shuttle bus stops right outside of Astray Motel. Kuirau Park, with many of the geothermal activities for which Rotorua is famous, is 500 metres away. The hostel offers rooms with either private or shared bathroom facilities. All bed linen is provided. Guests have access to laundry facilities and a tour desk. Astray Motel & Backpackers is located 1 km from Rotorua’s lakefront. Limited Wi-Fi internet access is available. Limited parking is available at the motel. Free street parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Rotorua, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Felicity
    South Africa South Africa
    The venue is very good and the staff super friendly
  • T
    Terri
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great reception staff. Great location and lovely clean and tidy room. Great value for money
  • Cushla
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly, affordable accommodation in a central location

Property surroundings

Facilities of Astray Motel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Astray Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash Bankcard Astray Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that reception hours are 08:30 AM to 08:30 PM.

For guests who expect to arrive at the property after 08:30 PM are requested to inform the hotel in advance to arrange the key collection, An incidentals bond may be required.

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or any other credit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Astray Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Astray Motel

  • Astray Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Astray Motel include:

      • Studio
      • Apartment
      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Twin

    • Check-in at Astray Motel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Astray Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Astray Motel is 350 yards from the centre of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.