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Astray Motel

3.0 star property
This charming motel strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and retail therapy, with easy access to both wellness destinations and shopping

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Astray Motel is steps from the Polynesian Spa and in the heart of the shopping district. Travelers love the practical amenities: reliable WiFi keeps everyone connected, on-site laundry handles travel essentials, and express check-out saves valuable time.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 190
AED 218 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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Double Studio, Ensuite | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Studio, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Inner City, a neighborhood in Rotorua, Astray Motel is in a shopping district. Skyline Rotorua and Government Gardens Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Rotorua Arts Village. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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1202 Pukuatua St, Rotorua, 3010

What's nearby

  • Rotorua showing night scenes and markets
    Eat Street
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard
    Tamaki Maori Village
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Polynesian Spa featuring a pool
    Polynesian Spa
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rotorua Night Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poco.
    4 min walk
  • Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua
    4 min walk
  • Pig & Whistle
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks Rotorua
    3 min walk
  • Fat Dog Cafe & Bar
    4 min walk

About this property

Astray Motel

Motel near Polynesian Spa
Astray Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Astray Backpackers
Astray Backpackers Rotorua
Astray Motel
Astray Motel & Backpackers
Astray Motel & Backpackers Rotorua
Astray Motel Backpackers Rotorua
Astray Motel Backpackers
Astray Motel Motel
Astray Motel Rotorua
Astray Motel Backpackers
Astray Motel Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

Is Astray Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Astray Motel?

As of 1 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Astray Motel on 5 March 2026 start from 59.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Astray Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Astray Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Astray Motel located?

Located in Inner City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Rotorua Night Market and Polynesian Spa. Kuirau Park and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Astray Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is very kind. Overall a very pleasant stay, probably the friendliest owner I've met.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Xiansheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk is very nice and helpful. Rooms are clean. No air conditioner, there is a fan in the room instead. Location is great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martis

Service was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was smaller than expected, T.V wasnt too good. Power points were in a weird place for bedside tables. However staff were friendly and welcoming and everything you need is at your fingertips ie.. shops etc. We really didenjoy our stay. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Although the motel has aged, the room was very clean and tidy. The manager was very helpful and courteous. This accommodation would suit someone on a short stay and a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dewi

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was kind and helpful. Fine for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great especially for night bus travel!

Clean comfy bed and hot showers. They let me check in late at night after arriving on night bus. Also let me stay in their kitchen and living room area until my night bus to leave town which helped because waiting for bus is ouside and was very cold. Convenient to walk to bus station too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Astray Rotorua

My check in was smooth, staff friendly. I eventually managed to park in thier car park, very limited with spaces, other guests crossing into 2 spaces didnt help. Connecting to the wifi was easy once you choose the right hub, this could have been better explained. The room had everything i needed but was shabby, everything in the room needed updating. The taps and shower were both rusty, the entire floor area wasnt in the best condition along with the tiles on the bathroom floor. I stayed comfortably for 2 nights and managed to do all that I needed. A bedside lamp or small wall light would help make the room less bright for if you don't want the full ceiling lights on
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Taya

Liked: Staff & service
Not the cleanest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Satya

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Quietness of the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Rupesh

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good Location, but motel interior and exterior conditions are almost rundown and don’t match with the online booking images, a full professional renovation is required.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miriama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definately recommend their hospitality and amazing customer service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for those travelling in short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not enough packing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was tidy and clean and right in the middle of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

dd

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could tolerate the small room and poor cleanliness, but the fact that there wasn’t even a hair dryer was unbelievable. Being unable to dry my hair after a shower was truly frustrating and made me feel helpless.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Welcoming and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i got major allergies from dust in the room and couldn't get the tv to connect to the internet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very personal and friendly. Had the time of our life . Thank you for the great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Yoko

Liked: Staff & service
スタッフの方がフレンドリーで感じの良い方だった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Colmó mis expectativas. Muchas gracias. Los dueños muy amables!! Lo recomiendo.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire place is absolutely disgusting. The communal kitchen was unusable, the toilet and showers were unclean and unusable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were holes in the walls. Other than this, the room was tidy, clean and the bathroom facilities were fine. I did not use the shared kitchen space during my stay so I have nothing to say about that
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There were facilities to prepare food but no where to eat your food. Backpackers appear to have been replaced with social housing occupants. Have stayed here a number of years and was very disappointed to see the property has not been maintained over the past year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021