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Cleveland Motel

113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Really enjoyed our stay. The mangaer was so helpfull with informtion on what to do & where to go. If in Rotorua again I would definitely stay there & I will recommend the motel to others. Rooms were well appointed, clean & warm.. Heated pools were great.

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The premises are fully equipped, as well as the rooms. WIFI works quite well, compared to other motels we stayed in New Zealand. The warm water swimming pool is wonderful. Although Rotorua city center is close by (reachable by walk), the place remains quiet. Most importantly, Brij and Ronette really enjoy welcoming visitors. Thanks to Brij's most pleasant relationship, we... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thanks for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. You are right, the Cleveland is perfect for children to have fun while on holiday. We will continue making sure the grounds and the rooms are comfortable & clean. Come back soon. More

Great Dunmow, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We are currently touring NZ and our friends had booked a 2 bed apartment at the Cleveland; On arrival we were amazed at the lovely hanging baskets that adorned the whole complex they looked really stunning, sadly the apartment was no where near as stunning with aged fixtures and fittings and a smell of damp, it was in need of... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
10 May 2013

We are glad you appreciated the hanging flower baskets; we are often asked if the flowers are real. The hanging baskets will be changed next week for winter. Yes, you are right; the make-over of the rooms did start on the Monday you left and you saw the first of several tradesmen working. The 2-bedroom apartments are getting re-painted, new... More

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21 reviews 21 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

We booked two studio rooms for our party of five and were not disappointed. The rooms were side by side, and the motel is well laid out so that everything feels convenient.The kids loved the pool and we loved that it was open for a good part of the day. The rooms are a little dated but very clean and... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you for reviewing your stay. We have a team of painters, plumbers, carpet layer & electrician starting on Monday 6 May on a makeover of the 2-bedroom apartments. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

I stayed here for 3 nights with my kids who have severe food allergies. I booked online and further communicated with Brij to check on the kitchen facilities as this was vital for me to be able to cook full meals for my kids as takeaways are not an option for us. Brij replied quickly and professionally, giving full information... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Your review made our day; thank you. It was a pleasure having you & your family stay at the Cleveland. We enjoyed talking to your mum; sounds like she is a great cook! More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

this was our forth day at the motel as we stayed during easter(previously was new years), even though the place is a little run down, we always came back because of the friendliness of the owners, and their customer services which has always been top notch, as this was my brothers choice, as i think he always wanted to give... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
4 April 2013

We apologise for the mistake regarding payment for pool towels and are sorry this incident caused you to be upset. We are reviewing our operating procedures to ensure this does not happen again. You will be happy to know that we start refurbishing our 2-bedroom units in May and the uncomfortable sofas that you had to sit on will be... More

Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I've stayed in this motel two times now and have been very happy both times. The swimming pool is great, especially on a cold winters night, the mineral pool is great and the rooms are clean and functional . For kids there is a great playground and the price is excellent I have found this motel to be incredibly good... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Greetings from the team at the Cleveland. We thank you for your review. Over the next few months we will be busy improving the pool that you loved during your recent stay. We look forward to your next visit. More

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

We love coming to Rotorua, but since having kids trying to work out which is the best motel out of the hundreds in Rotorua for us is really hard. But not any more. Friends stayed here and said it was great. We stayed here and have found our new favourite place to stay in Rotorua. What more could you ask... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Thank you, thank you , thank you. You have made our day with your review. Yes, we love what we do and we love kids to have fun while at the Cleveland. More playground equipment will be added later this year. Thanks again. More

Te Kao, null, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

wonderful motel to stay, i live in brisbane an go to rotorua to visit family my stay there is always at the Cleveland, the rooms are lovely warm an the owner n staff are a beatiful bunch, will stop n chat with you, very helpful re places to see etc. Will reccomend this motel to any of my family that... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
9 March 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We love what we do and it is always a pleasure to help our guests make the most of their visit to Rotorua. Thanks for making the Cleveland your preferred place to stay in Rotorua. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Don't stay at this motel, I stayed in a room for one night an booked out the next morning. The location is great but the place is dirty and shoddy. This place needs a revamp with new fittings and furniture. The stove was outdated and microwave broken, the carpets are worn and the curtains were ripped. Stay away from this... More

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BrijGurm, Owner at Cleveland Motel, responded to this review
7 March 2013

We are glad to see there was one positive in your review - you mention the motel had a “great location”, yet you scored only 2 out 5 for location. Surely a “great location” should have been closer to 5 out of 5. We have checked the room you stayed in and advise the stove is old but in in... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Cleveland Hotel Rotorua
Cleveland Motel Rotorua
Address: 113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Region: New Zealand > North Island > Rotorua District > Rotorua
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#3 Best Value Hotels in Rotorua
#14 Family Hotels in Rotorua
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Cleveland. Under new management since December 2011, Cleveland Motel is perfectly situated only minutes from both Rotorua's lake front and city centre, and in close proximity to many leading tourist attractions. The Cleveland Motel is an outstanding accommodation option for those visiting this tourist haven in the central North Island. Set in three acres of spacious grounds with manicured lawns and beautiful gardens, the motel also offers a great outdoor heated pool, two hot thermal mineral pools, and a large children's playground area. Our comfortable rooms and amenities make Cleveland Motel the perfect accommodation choice for couples getaways, large groups, and in particular, family holidays. We have plenty of parking for boats, trailers, second cars or large vehicles, and with our location within walking distance of the markets at the lake, the central city, and the hospital, we are ideal for those without transportation too. ... more   less 
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