Astray Motel Rotorua

Booked into the Astray motel for 4 nights with a friend to see the Rotorua Blues and BBQ festival as well as doing some Mountain biking. I kept an open mind after reading some of the negative reviews and I can confirm from our own experience how pleased we were with the accommodation. The room was budget and compact and clean, which gave excellent value for our needs. Iya, the hotel manager was truly amazing and extremely helpful, she allowed us to secure and lock our bikes inside during the night, although there probably wasn't enough room for more than two bikes at a time. Location was excellent and was within the CBD, so close to the main restaurants, bars and Rotorua lake. Overall we had an excellent stay, Iya helped make it, will definitely come again!

This is not the Hilton. But it is very clean comfortable beds and right at the heart of Rotorua. It has a communal kitchen so you can cook and budget your food. It's quiete and the owner is a beautiful soul. If you want somewhere economical clean friendly and in the midst of everything this is your place.

Astray is very well located (close to all the attractions and food spots) and the workers are very nice. Although the rooms are small and can get a little hot, it’s nothing an open window and a complimentary fan can’t fix. Clean beds and a decent bathroom. Overall a nice stay.

Absolutely the worst stay in a motel ever. Beds horrible, no aircon so hot in the room. Fans don’t do anything. Not worth the price. Can’t even have a shower as it’s growing pink mold on the shower head and the floor in the room and bathroom is filthy and the window sill and ceiling is growing mold. Very disappointed. Would not recommend at all. Very dirty, sticky floor, mold growing, and the fans provided were very dirty and dusty. Couldn’t wait to get out of there.

Amazing for the price, location was excellent and the two people working there were lovely, stayed for two nights and had no problem. The shared kitchen/lounge was a nice bonus, with proper cooking facilities and a large table for games being very convenient.

Me and my daughters enjoyed our space, a bit on the hot side for the room. I would stay at this place again. Pricing is also good especially for two nights 😊. Give this place a chance. I look forward to staying here again.

We travelled to Rotorua for a family reunion. We chose this place as it was very centrally located. After our stay we have noticed we are covered in small red itchy bites. My doctor has said these appear to be bed bug bites. I feel very grossed out by the whole disgusting experience. There are a lot of people on site who appear to be living there full time. I asked one lady and she said she has lived there for over a year. The motel also needs to address the filth in the drains that smell. I see people have been giving this place a 5/5 I have to wonder if these are the owners doing this. This motel is not 5/5

Was a bit of a shock, photos are verrry outdated, fans have layers of thick dust/build up, hair hanging from them, stained towels, strong smell, hot rooms with no air flow even with the fan provided, hard night sleep with kids, no air-conditioning.. wasn't aware that's a thing.. anyway pictures are misleading.. wouldn't stay again, wouldn't recommend with kids either specially in peak of summer, staff the lady was good and helpful

I paid $55 for a small private room, i think it is the cheapest in rotorua, but it exceeded my expectations. very clean, and comfortable. i don't think i can find anything better at this price.

I'd give it 3.5 stars. Small room but clean and has everything you need with a bed, mini fridge, microwave, small seating area table, small bathroom. I kept bumping into the wall while showering. Only a fan for a/c. Its a good location close to the main bus terminal. You get 1 GB WiFi.

One of the better hostels I've been in on my trip to New Zealand so far. Man at desk was super nice and helpful. Rooms are clean, quiet, and have everything you need (like a desk, beds with plenty of blankets, a heater, a fridge, shelves, trash cans) the only reason I didn't give it five stars was because the stoves gave me a bit of a hard time.