Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and should be arranged in advance.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The motel is located in Fenton Park, Rotorua, within a 15-minute walk of Racing Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club. It is approximately 0.9 miles from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall. The preferred airport is Rotorua Regional Airport, about 5 miles away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool available for guests. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Sport Of Kings Motel in Rotorua

Average nightly price at Sport Of Kings Motel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$111
February	US$109
March	US$109
April	US$108
May	US$105
June	US$100
July	US$102
August	US$99
September	US$105
October	US$99
November	US$101
December	US$99

What guests think

At Sport Of Kings Motel, guests highlight the enjoyable heated pool and private spas, generally clean, comfortable rooms, and a quiet setting that’s still convenient to shops, the Redwoods, and Rotorua’s main sights.

Service is widely praised for warm hospitality, local tips, help with bookings, and smooth check-in. Downsides noted by multiple guests include some rooms lacking air conditioning and occasional tight parking, with a few reports of dated decor or maintenance and cleanliness issues. Overall, expect a friendly, value-minded stay.

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Facilities

Heated pool and private spa pools are a frequent highlight and generally well maintained. Parking is available but can feel tight for some.

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Doug

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable room but no air conditioning; delightful heated pool

4

Björn

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A rather outdated and run down motel. Bad with chairs around the small pool and the spa baths are really worn and not particularly inviting. The room had an unpleasant smell.

8

Turake

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good - parking area small

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n

29 Apr 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in is easy. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The in-room spa pool is the best. The heated pool is also amazing. We will come back.

10

Johan

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Great we units and well priced compared with the competitors. Just lacked air conditioning but staff were very helpful and offered fans. Outdoor pool was a nice temperature for summer time bathing

4

Cynthia

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing!! Not like the pictures you see on Expedia. We had high hopes for this place but it was not great. The hottub was the selling point for us but it was so disgusting and dirty with things floating in it we did not even attempt to go in. We also rewashed all the dishes as they were not clean. The cutains were snagged, old, tacky and see through - blackout curtains in the bedroom for sleeping would have been nice.

10

David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located; clean; parking tight. Nice staff.

10

eu

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent heated pool and spa. Staff are friendly and helpful. Convenient location close to Redwoods and City. Will stay again.

10

Linlin

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service, really fast to solve our request. And we all like that hot pool.

10

Zinny

1 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend staying at Sport of kings motel, kids loved the private spa and the big swimming pool!

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms and grounds as clean and well maintained. A minority report issues such as odor, mould, worn areas, or a dirty hot tub, with occasional small housekeeping misses.

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Björn

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A rather outdated and run down motel. Bad with chairs around the small pool and the spa baths are really worn and not particularly inviting. The room had an unpleasant smell.

8

Anne

8 Dec 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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Cynthia

23 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointing!! Not like the pictures you see on Expedia. We had high hopes for this place but it was not great. The hottub was the selling point for us but it was so disgusting and dirty with things floating in it we did not even attempt to go in. We also rewashed all the dishes as they were not clean. The cutains were snagged, old, tacky and see through - blackout curtains in the bedroom for sleeping would have been nice.

10

David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located; clean; parking tight. Nice staff.

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Sheila

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sport of Kings is a lovely place for a short stay. Very clean & comfortably furnished. Good quality lbedding with very comfortable mattress. A nice bistro in a 10 minute walk if you don’t have a car. Classic old style motel hosted by lovely people with true hospitality.

10

Olivia

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My first experience of a motel and I was pleasantly surprised! Super friendly host, nice rooms (we booked one with a natural hot tub) and good location. The property is older but clearly well-loved. Cleaning was pretty good - some areas missed like the under side of taps but I am notoriously fussy. The host/ owner couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful and we felt right at home. I’m very glad we chose to stay here. Thank you!

6

Shaun

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is located in a quiet street only a short drive from the main shops, cafes, and restaurants. The staff were welcoming and the beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately the rooms are very dated with obvious water damage on the ceiling, mould in the shower, and general wear on the faucets.

8

Wayne

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Manager was extremely helpful and ready to answer questions. Friendly staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable at an affordable price. I would definitely recommend these accommodations to others. Thanks very much.

10

Donnell

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel. Very clean and well maintained. Nice area, would definitely stay again. Natalie (?) was lovely host, very friendly.

10

Monisha

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , friendly helpful. Would definitely rebook if we come back to the area

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable with good beds and some spacious layouts, though several note older decor and a lack of air conditioning in some units. Wi-Fi was reported fast by at least one guest.

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Marcel

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

accueil très souriant et très agréable. L'arrivée dans la chambre est prévue pour 14h mais nous sommes arrivés à 10h. Nous avons demandé si nous pouvions laisser nos valises à l'accueil jusque 14h. Mais comme le ménage avait déjà été fait on nous a très gentiment permis d'utiliser la chambre dès maintenant Possibilité de se garer juste devant la chambre Grande chambre bien équipée, il manque peut être des étagères pour ranger le linge mais il y a suffisamment de place pour poser nos grandes valises et valises de cabine avion très agréable d'avoir un wifi rapide

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Doug

13 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Comfortable room but no air conditioning; delightful heated pool

4

Björn

15 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A rather outdated and run down motel. Bad with chairs around the small pool and the spa baths are really worn and not particularly inviting. The room had an unpleasant smell.

10

Lynette

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Warm friendly hosts. Nice sized rooms including the bathroom. Quiet setting with easy parking right outside your room.

8

Georgia

10 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great about our stay at Kings of Sport Motel. The only downfall was that there was no air conditioner in the room. Otherwise everything else was fantastic! The staff were so friendly and helpful, we felt really comfortable.

10

Johan

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

Great we units and well priced compared with the competitors. Just lacked air conditioning but staff were very helpful and offered fans. Outdoor pool was a nice temperature for summer time bathing

10

Sheila

12 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sport of Kings is a lovely place for a short stay. Very clean & comfortably furnished. Good quality lbedding with very comfortable mattress. A nice bistro in a 10 minute walk if you don’t have a car. Classic old style motel hosted by lovely people with true hospitality.

10

Liz

3 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wet floor shower, lovely shower products with kawakawa smelt yum, great size room and massive bed

6

Shaun

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is located in a quiet street only a short drive from the main shops, cafes, and restaurants. The staff were welcoming and the beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately the rooms are very dated with obvious water damage on the ceiling, mould in the shower, and general wear on the faucets.

10

Patrice

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a one bed apartment with hot tub. ( Mother and adult daughter) It was great to enjoy our own pool / hot tub throughout our stay. The room was super comfy. We only had one night in Rotorua and I was very pleased with my stay here. A friend had recommended it to me. Staff were helpful and friendly. Quiet location. This will become my go to motel when I am next in Rotorua.

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Service

Service is consistently praised for warm hospitality, helpful local tips and bookings, prompt assistance, and smooth check-in.

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10

Marcel

21 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

accueil très souriant et très agréable. L'arrivée dans la chambre est prévue pour 14h mais nous sommes arrivés à 10h. Nous avons demandé si nous pouvions laisser nos valises à l'accueil jusque 14h. Mais comme le ménage avait déjà été fait on nous a très gentiment permis d'utiliser la chambre dès maintenant Possibilité de se garer juste devant la chambre Grande chambre bien équipée, il manque peut être des étagères pour ranger le linge mais il y a suffisamment de place pour poser nos grandes valises et valises de cabine avion très agréable d'avoir un wifi rapide

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J c

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly and helpful host. Lots of local recommendations and help with booking activities. Highly recommended. Lovely stay.

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Andrew

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very helpful and everything in the room was up to a good standard. Certainly recommend the Sport of Kings Motel.

10

Barry

25 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Manager / owner friendly, helped in recommending & booking events

10

Stephen

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checkin was seamless. Very helpful and friendly staff. Restaurant recommendations for Urbanos and breakfast were on spot. One of our tours got cancelled and they tried to find us a replacement at the last minute.

10

Jen

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent friendly staff

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Linlin

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Good service, really fast to solve our request. And we all like that hot pool.

8

Wayne

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Manager was extremely helpful and ready to answer questions. Friendly staff. Rooms were clean and comfortable at an affordable price. I would definitely recommend these accommodations to others. Thanks very much.

10

Donnell

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely motel. Very clean and well maintained. Nice area, would definitely stay again. Natalie (?) was lovely host, very friendly.

10

Monisha

14 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean , friendly helpful. Would definitely rebook if we come back to the area

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Location

Quiet setting with easy access to the city centre, Redwoods, shops, and event venues; many find it convenient while still peaceful.

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Robyn

14 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not far from city centre

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David

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Centrally located; clean; parking tight. Nice staff.

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Sandy

31 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet location. Reasonable price

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Thomas

7 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Sehr gut organisiertes Motel in ruhiger Lage. Ausreichend kostenlose Parkplätze vorhanden. Gepflegte Pool-Area.

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Allan

23 Jan 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here before and have always found the staff friendly and approachable. Quiet and in a great position for our needs.

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Gino

31 Oct 2023

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Close to our event venue

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eu

27 Jan 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent heated pool and spa. Staff are friendly and helpful. Convenient location close to Redwoods and City. Will stay again.

6

Shaun

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is located in a quiet street only a short drive from the main shops, cafes, and restaurants. The staff were welcoming and the beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately the rooms are very dated with obvious water damage on the ceiling, mould in the shower, and general wear on the faucets.

10

Steph

10 Jan 2023

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Stayed 19,367 nights

This place was amazing, friendly staff, very clean and tidy and really close to everything. A

10

Patrice

16 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in a one bed apartment with hot tub. ( Mother and adult daughter) It was great to enjoy our own pool / hot tub throughout our stay. The room was super comfy. We only had one night in Rotorua and I was very pleased with my stay here. A friend had recommended it to me. Staff were helpful and friendly. Quiet location. This will become my go to motel when I am next in Rotorua.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $109	2 $109	3 $110	4 $110	5 $110	6 $110	7 $103
8 $110	9 $110	10 $115	11 $110	12 $110	13 $123	14 $110
15 $123	16 $110	17 $110	18 $115	19 $110	20 $110	21 $123
22 $108	23 $128	24 $118	25	26	27	28 $109
29 $103	30 $116

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