We are former Hamilton locals, back in town for a holiday. As Americans by background, I am always…read morea little wary of the road-side motels. In the US, this generally signals a lower quality and standard of service. But don't let that way of thinking have you miss out on this gem. We considered several Airbnb options nearby, but ended up booking here because it frankly seemed like a better value. I have not been disappointed one bit. We arrived at Auckland airport around 5:30 am, and made it down to Hamilton by around 9:30 am. Now, of course, that is before even the check-out time of the night before. So, while I wasn't hopeful, we went into reception and explained the situation (that we'd traveled overnight from the US, were exhausted) and asked if we could store our luggage in. To my surprise and relief, the hostess said there was a room like the one we'd booked nearly available. She said to come back in 20 minutes. She gave us the key and had the housekeeper's prepare the room. We did a little shopping at The Base and came back around 11:00 am. The room was ready and we were able to crash out. Super gold star for customer service! We have a 2-bedroom family suite. There are two full bathrooms (one tub, 2 showers). The beds are incredibly comfortable and the pillows make my head happy to lay down. The kitchen is plenty big enough to have some simple meals in, which we have done. There is a mid-size fridge, a cooktop, a microwave and dishwasher. Oh, and did I mention the spa hot tub on the small private patio? We just pulled up the cover and it was warm and ready to enjoy. Bliss! For those in the know, the downstairs lounge has a heatpump and both bedrooms have their own as well. This is great for temperature control (as we are here in winter and you know most of NZ does not have great winter warmth and dryness indoors). We have not utilized this, but you can order ahead breakfast to be made here, for what seems like generally reasonable prices compared with eating out. The location is near a Countdown grocery store, K-Mart and The Base shopping mall (stores, restaurants, theatres, playground, etc). It is not too far from Hamilton Zoo and is about a 10 minute drive into the CBD, depending on traffic. We have had a great stay already and will be back in a couple weeks for the tail-end of our travels. I can't wait!

I am currently staying at this lodge an have been for at least 2 half weeks an during my time here…read morerooms are daily serviced to exactly how you entered room. So close to everything you can think of an need owners an staff are just lovely. My first time in Te Rapa Hamilton what a great start.

When in Tauranga, New Zealand, I decided to stay at the Roseland Motel for 2 nights. Although not…read morejust any motel, as I have learned while traveling in the USA, motels aren't what they seem overseas. I found this hotel property on Hotels.com, the premiere hotel booking sites for all things hotels. I was here for the Tauranga international marathon / half marathon weekend in mid September 2018. The location of the hotel was absolutely spot on, just about 2 blocks away from the finish line @ The Strand. This is where it gets interesting. The word motel in New Zealand doesn't seem to translate well from the United States. Actually, staying here was better than staying in similar motel properties in the United States. I checked in on Friday afternoon and checked out Sunday morning on a chill September weekend. The service upon checking in and out was nice and I was offered a bottle of milk upon check in. That usually doesn't happen! I ended up enjoying my stay here in Tauranga and at the Roseland motel. The beauty of this motel was that it was a simple king bed, with a small twin bed together in a room and a television, along with a private bathroom and shower. The bonus was the adjoining kitchen, although it was small. It worked for me. The overall experience here at the Roseland motel was pretty cool and simple. Simple enough to have elegance and simplicity while being budget friendly and logically close to where I needed to be without having to call an Uber to take me around. Fancy doesn't appeal to me when it is overpriced. Roseland motel gives me simple elegance but at an affordable budget friendly price and that's awesome! NZ $100/night is priced right and that's great. Seems like it was definitely a bargain for a weekend in Tauranga New Zealand. For the most part though, it was nice to be here and it reminded me of being at home. Simple comfortable bed and a roof over my head during my stay while being in a safe area is usually what I am after while affordable. Roseland motel gave me all those things and I am happy that I have stayed here. Roseland motel is located at 21 Brown Street in Tauranga, New Zealand. It's near the main downtown area of Tauranga and about 2 blocks away from The Strand. Like most hotels in the industry, Roseland motel accommodations accepts major credit cards, which is always amazing, especially for us travelers who use it everyday. There is a private parking lot for motel guests staying here, as well as street parking nearby the property, should there be no parking at the hotel itself. While rental cars are fun, I came here via Inter-City bus from Auckland and walked pretty much everywhere during my stay here in Tauranga while running 21.1 km through Tauranga as well. Uber works well too, if you feel the need to get here to the hotel and around Tauranga city. The king bed was quite comfortable and I didn't use the kitchen to cook anything, as I ate out during my time spent in Tauranga. The room itself was clean and comfortable. The ambiance felt like a simple hotel suite, but minus the room layout of a United States hotel type experience. It's a suite worthy of the name, just different when I'm Tauranga, New Zealand. It's not wrong, but just different. If you are in Tauranga for the marathon / half marathon event, or just in Tauranga for holiday, consider staying here at the Roseland motel. It's a good stay for budget travelers and those who love to travel without boundaries. I would recommend this property for anyone and everyone coming to Tauranga. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the room comfort and the service. Ambiance was okay but the WiFi was spotty at times. 3.0 stars for that. The bed was comfortable though and the room was clean. Support local! B

Pool was advertised but there isnt one at this unit. Ants…read moreall over the bench. The fruit that came with the continental breakfast was an old apple. Skin was wrinkled and fruit was dry. Youd have a better breakfast getting stuff from the supermarket. The staff are super friendly n down to earth though, and eager to fix any problems. LIke the sparking power board