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Central Kuirau Cottage with park views

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Living area
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Rotorua Township, Rotorua
  • Place, Kuirau Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Central Kuirau Cottage with park views

This quirky 1930's cottage looks directly across to the open fields of Kuirau Park. Kuirau Park offers free Geothermal Attractions, thermal foot baths, beautiful gardens, childrens playground, open playing fields and is bordered by the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. The park is host to a busy Saturday morning local market. Plenty to enjoy here.

A short walk takes you to the City Centre, 'Eat Streat', shopping, restaurants, cafes, cinema and the lake front.

The cottage is tastefully furnished throughout and has the quirks and charms of an older building (creaking, sloping floors and all). The two good-sized bedrooms each boast Queen beds and the second bedroom provides a sofa bed for extra guests, a port-a-cot is stored on site.
The sunny living room is equipped with a smart TV, every room has its own heater to take the chill off any frosty mornings and fans to cool you down when the temperature rises.
The kitchen has a full sized stove/oven. Coffee, tea and some basic pantry items are provided

Special conditions:
There is a 2 night minimum stay - however if you wish to book for 1 night only a $25 fee will be added.

Our Rate per night is for up to 4 people, the cottage can sleep a maximum of 5 with the extra cost of $20 per person/per night (child under 12mths - no charge)

There is NO LAUNDRY on site but there are 2 Laundromats close by.
Off street parking for 1 vehicle with free street parking right out front

During the week a car grooming business operates from the workshop behind the house from 8.30am - 4.30pm. This creates no disturbance to the house but means the driveway beside the building needs to be kept clear during the hours of operation. The business is usually closed on week ends

EXTRAS:
Cleaning Fee NZ$65.00 per stay will be added; You will receive a payment request for this but we will give you the option to self clean. The cottage has all the products required. Let us know if you would like this option and we will remove the fee.

Linen charge will be added at NZ$45per stay for up to 4ppl plus an extra $10 if more guests are staying: We will send a payment request for linen but you can opt to supply your own sheets, pillowcases and towels - please confirm with us.
Extra Guests (max 2 extra guests) ( NZ$20.00 per person/ night)

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About the area

Rotorua

Rotorua is home to this cottage. Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Tamaki Maori Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Polynesian Spa and Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Racing Rotorua or Rotorua International Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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Rotorua Township, Rotorua

What's nearby

  • Kuirau Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Eat Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Central Restaurant Rotorua - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bold Flavours - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 282 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 400 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Melisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brigitte c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the location and the host communication was excellent. It was a comfortable home away from home for 3 nights, And we will return! thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, walkable to city centre, etc, park/Sat market across the street. House was functional, with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristie G.

I absolutely loved staying here! Such a
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Isikuki A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really comforting and welcoming home to stay at! Really catered to all our needs and necessities and great customer service. Really close to most attractions around in rotorua and also smells really nice in the cottage compared to the rotorua smell you get as you walk out lol.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the age of the property it is in good condition, The location is within walking distance of town
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen could do with some more bowls, and the oven could do with a good clean. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay and the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and clean beautiful house
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this place, the creaky floor was part of the charm. It was very well stocked with all the essentials and the park across the road was amazing! We loved staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage has everything you need...Great location !! Would definitely stay again. Thanks for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santosh sagar T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ricardo Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are restaurants and supermarkets close by in case you need to eat or do some shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, charming and quirky - but clean and presentable. We thoroughly enjoyed staying here and would book again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haupai H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing suited us thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good size and space as well as location. Walking distance to town and parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so welcoming and provided all the details and little extra things you sometimes forget. An old lil creaky place on a lean most definitely but had great character and would absolutely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alicia T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great! Old house which has its charms about it. Beds were comfortable and clean. Bathroom was updated nicely. House was a little dirty (crumbs on kitchen floor, didn’t appear like the kitchen counter or table had been cleaned, stained furniture, etc).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful little cottage in a great location! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy parking - nice little space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, cute little character home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
I must compliment you Ashlee on the condition you left the cottage in. Everything was super tidy Thank you :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. We liked that Kuirau Park is right across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very handy to the city centre. It had plenty of character and description was bang on. We would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marika G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Great location and lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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