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Union Victoria Motel

4.0 of 5
26-28 Victoria Street, Rotorua, New Zealand
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Dunedin, New Zealand
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Stayed here on a Saturday night. Not a bad place. Room heated well and was cozey. The oven was old but worked well. Overall it was tidy and clean. Beds where comfortable and warm Nd we both slept well. If you want a reasonable place to stay then this is a good place.

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
May 20, 2013

Thanks for the positive review and am glad you enjoyed your stay with albeit only one night. I hope you had a safe journey back to Dunedin and your new car went well. More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stayed at this motel on the 8 & 9th of April 2013. We have read the other reviews and all we can say is that we must have had the "fly in the ointment" room. We enjoy retro settings but this room's kitchen was grubby, the sink tap filthy and hanging utensils greasy. Washed everything before use. The toilet... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

Hi there, thanks for writing a review on our business. However there are a few misleading comments that needs to be pointed out to the reader. The rusty water mark as you put it in the toilet bowl is in fact caused by the minerals in the water [unfortunately this is typical of Rotorua] and that sometimes this leaves a... More

Wellington, New Zealand
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Only have a hand rail on one side....use it as you get out as tiles very slippery...I broke my wrist due to no handrail on both sides... The manager despite giving my wife directions to hospital and then despite an ambulance pulling into complex didnt seem to think I had injured myself at the time....

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
April 16, 2013

I feel this review has to be defended as it is a different story that was told at the time of the alleged accident and indeed different to what was told to the Department of Labour inspector that you put forward your complaint to. Department of Labour have since visited the Motel following up on your complaint and are perfectly... More

Auckland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Here's a slice of the real Kiwi experience in the heart of Rotorua. The Union Victoria Motel is, as you might expect, an old-skool motel, probably built in the 1960s, with a victorian style to it that is in that grey area between tasteful and cheese. The rooms are clean and comfortable (a rare thing in Roto-Vegas' motels), but very... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

WOW! what a great review thank you so much, being an older property does have it's advantages with much larger rooms than a lot of the newer properties. We do take the cleanliness inside and out very serious and it becomes personal if it's not quite right. Incidentally it was built in the late 70's of a Colonial Style. More

Warwickshire
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95 reviews 95 reviews
53 hotel reviews
Reviews in 70 cities Reviews in 70 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

We were fortunate to stay here and were surprised to find that it has its own "Thermal Pools"...We found the Host very knowledgeable about the area and enjoyed our stay here very much. We had a 2 bedroomed unit and everything you would expect was there. The "Bonus" was the pools and that is more than enough to recommend you... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
April 3, 2013

Hi Robert, Thanks for your positive comments, I'm glad you enjoyed a relaxing dip in our heated pools. I hope the rest of your time was as enjoyable while visiting New Zealand and hopefully you will come back sometime in the future. More

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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49 reviews 49 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

My wife and I visited New Zealand for a 2 week holiday this March, and Rotorua was one of the places we visited. We stayed at this motel, which is good value for money. The host was very helpful, but seemed a little grim faced (haha). The actual accommodation was clean and nice. Location is good, and it even has... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
March 22, 2013

Hi, Thanks for the nice review, I'm glad you enjoyed your time in New Zealand and especially Rotorua, it's a shame you only had one day here as there is so much to do, hopefully we will see you again.............not sure what you mean by a little grim faced?? More

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2013

This motel was good value for money and our host was very pleasant and helpful. The actual accommodation was slightly old fashioned but clean and comfortable. The added bonus of thermal pools was good. The location in respect of downtown restaurants was excellent.

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
March 13, 2013

Hi Rose, Thank you for the positive review, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hopefully see you again in the future More

wellington
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Bruce and Cheryl are lovely hosts....they make sure people's needs are taken care off, always a smile, a suggestion...... whatever the reason for the visit to Rotorua........the hotel is close to amenities, its kept clean, tidy. with range of pools for aching muscles..........privacy is assured if you want it, or if you're social......you can certainly strike up a yarn with... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
March 1, 2013

"Wow" what a great review, the pools are great aren't they? you certainly get a good nights sleep after you have had a dip especially the Mineral Pools and there is always around to strike up a conversation with, thanks again More

Gisborne, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

First impressions last! To be greeted genuinely and be interested in how my day was going spoke volumes.Then to be shown to your room and made to feel welcome - good old fashioned hospitality. Although dated, the rooms gave a homely, relaxing feel. Exceptionally clean and the beds were most comfortable. Loved the water pressure in the shower!. Shopping mall... More

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
March 1, 2013

Hi Wai, What nice comments....thank you, I'm glad you had a relaxing stay with us, we do try and give that personal touch that sets us apart from the others, thanks again hope to see you soon. More

Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Great place to stay for a few nights. Excellent location just off Fenton St. Sizeable rooms, really comfortable beds. Living room very nice and dining area. Wi-Fi available at a cost. Metal flooring in the shower was not the best touch but otherwise clean and well maintained.

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Bruce B, Owner at Union Victoria Motel, responded to this review
March 1, 2013

Hi, Thanks for the great review I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future. More

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Also Known As:
Union Victoria Hotel
Address: 26-28 Victoria Street, 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:
#20 Luxury Hotels in Rotorua
#24 Family Hotels in Rotorua
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
20 self contained Units, 12x Studio Units, 4x One Bedroom Apts, 2x Two Bedroom Apts, 2x Two Bedroom Bungalows.All units are fully self contained with LCD TV's, Freeview, Sky, Telephone, Wi-Fi.All Units are non smoking, check-in from 2.00pm, check-out 10.00am.Off street parking, Guest laundry, Car wash, Games Room, Bike Hire. Outdoor heated swimming pool & toddlers pool , Covered Spa & Genuine Mineral pools.Continental and Cooked breakfast available on request delivered to your room.Rotorua International Airport 20 minutes drive, Sightseeing and tour activities arranged at reception, Thermal areas 5 to 20 minutes drive,Racecourse and Golf course 3 minutes drive,Intercity Bus Terminal 3 minutes drive,5 minute walk to City centre and Restaurants.Countdown Supermarket & Mall directly opposite the Motel. ... more   less 
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