Astray Motel & Backpackers Rotorua
1202 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
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1202 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
Hotel Services and Facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Hotel facilities
- Free Parking
- Express Check-In/Check-Out
- Heating
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
- Designated Smoking Area
- Family Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily Housekeeping
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Key access
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Audible alarm
- CCTV security in common areas
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Laundry services
- Tour services
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- Rotorua Airport - 4.12 mi
- Tauranga Airport - 32.27 mi
Museums
- Rotorua Museum - 0.48 mi
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BF-USA (Solo Traveler)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Excellent location downtown. Close to shops and restaurants. Quiet at night. Good wifi. Reasonably comfortable bed. Friendly staff.
No place to hang clothes, not even wall hooks. Water pressure in the shower is pathetic. The supplied table is tiny, barely big enough for a place setting. This is a barebones budget motel.
Pauline (Couple)
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Affortable, warm and cozy, loved it! Diffently visit again
Genevieve (Group Traveler)
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Good location, lovely friendly staff
Basic accommodation, good value for money.
David (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location
Cleanliness
Facilities
Parking
Comfort
Sapphire (Family with young children)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
nothing
No air conditioning, only an old and ineffective fan
• Room was extremely small, hot, and uncomfortable at night
• Free parking was advertised but no parking space was available
• Late check-in required an additional 3% service fee just to leave the key
• Advertised amenities were missing (no hairdryer, milk only provided after asking)
• Poor value for money compared to the price charged
atravelerfornow (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The staff at Astray Motel was very professional and accommodating with clear and prompt communication. There were rules and instructions posted outside on the building near reception, which was disconcerting on the one hand that it was necessary but suggested they were aware of potential issues and attempting to address them. The room had a functional kitchen and spacious bathroom. The location is within walkable distance from the bus station, shops, restaurants, and points of interest.
The motel looks nicer in the photos than in reality. While the room was clean, it could do with a refresh to make it more comfortable. The room was on the first floor with direct access from the parking lot. This isn't necessarily problematic with accommodations but in this case the area felt a bit sketchy, especially at night. There was noise from an adjacent room late into the night. The provided fan was helpful to cover the sound as well as keep the room cooler without ac.
Santiria (Couple)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Central to town, receptionists was welcoming let us check in early, had everything we needed.
Bed was bit hard, window dont open for freshair, best leave door open daytime. TV was slow to tune in. Room 9.
Nidhi (Solo Traveler)
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The room had everything you needed and was clean and comfortable, especially the beds. Location was great as well very central and near to great restaurants.
The staff was not available for check in at around 2pm. They put a sign they were on a break and finally made themselves available after making us wait one hour.
Santiria (Couple)
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Centre of town to everything, quiet, was upgraded to 1bedroom with dble bed n bunks, spacious clean, great staff
David (Couple)
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central Location
Free Parking
Comfortable Bed
clayton (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
i liked that there was a kettle,microwave,toaster and fridge
Viviane (Couple)
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was great. Walking distance from downtown. The room was basic, good wi-fi and great service.
No air dryer, no extra pillows, thin walls.
Mark (Solo Traveler)
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price was great, facilities good and tidy. Location was awesome.
Devan (Business Traveler)
stayed in May, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
just business trip with overnight. nice place to stay with good price. the room is clean and tidy, it is in very centre of the town.
Non.
Kimai (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Salazar (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I like the location of the motel.
None
Max (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Lee (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The location everything is in walking distance the staff lady is lovely
We had the twin room and queen room my 2 teenager sons couldn't really be in the twin room standing up to small
Lee (Couple)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Jonelyn (Family with young children)
stayed in April, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Value for many and the location is accessible to all.
It could have been better if you have free breakfast for the customers. Add some toiletries too, and additional car park.
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Area information
- Rotorua Airport - 4.12 mi
- Tauranga Airport - 32.27 mi
- Polynesian Spa - 498 f
- Hells Gate Wai Ora Spa - 12.24 mi
- Rotorua Museum - 0.48 mi
- Paengaroa Station - 24.99 mi
- Kuirau Park - 0.75 mi
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 1.96 mi
- Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park - 5.20 mi
- Tikitere - Hell's Gate Thermal Park - 7.78 mi
- Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre - 0.77 mi
- Rotorua International Stadium - 1.98 mi
- Agrodome Leisure Park - 4.51 mi
- Agrodome Sheep Show - 4.55 mi
- Lake Rotorua - 4.05 mi
- Lake Rotoiti - 4.43 mi
- Lake Okareka Reserve - 5.60 mi
- Lake Tarawera s Hot Water Beach - 5.65 mi
- Tamaki Maori Village - 0.29 mi
- Rotorua Arts Village - 0.30 mi
- Ohinemutu - 0.61 mi
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley - 0.76 mi
- Redwood Grove - 1.56 mi
- Te Puia - 1.80 mi
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 1.82 mi
- New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 1.83 mi
- Whakarewarewa Hot Springs - 1.88 mi
- Mitai Maori Village - 2.01 mi
- Rainbow Springs Nature Park and Kiwi Encounter - 2.02 mi
- Skyline - 2.39 mi
- Mt Tarawera - 2.52 mi
- Buried Village of Te Wairoa - 3.95 mi
- Zorb Rotorua - 4.51 mi
- Agroventures - 4.58 mi
- Mount Ngongotaha Reserve - 4.79 mi
- Paradise Valley Springs - 5.41 mi
- Wairere Falls - 7.74 mi
- Rotorua Rifle Range - 8.80 mi
- Okere Falls - 10.16 mi
- Rainbow Mountain Reserve - 13.50 mi
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools - 13.80 mi
- Tarawera Falls - 14.20 mi
- Wai o tapu Thermal Wonderland - 15.30 mi
- Bartholomews Siding - 20.11 mi
- Aniwhaniwha Falls - 20.47 mi
- Te Rereioturu Falls - 21.09 mi
- Ngatuhoa Falls - 22.15 mi
- Selwyns Siding - 22.30 mi
- Fitzgerald Glade - 22.79 mi
- Orakei Korako Cave and Thermal Park The Hidden Valley - 24.04 mi
- Orakei Korako - The Hidden Valley - 24.12 mi
- Te Rerekawau - 26.89 mi
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Astray Motel & Backpackers Rotorua
1202 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand