Sport of Kings - Rotorua

Initially as we approached the Hotel we noticed road works. This made access to the Hotel off a side street only. The staff were very experienced ex Novotel and catered to our needs nicely, booked tour packages and gave advice on local attractions. Hotel has newly refurbished and is very nice decor. With one exception there are no safes in the rooms. Also the provided Internet was very week signal. But overall very pleasant stay and I believe the small negatives are being attended to.

We needed a 2-room suite for four of us, and we wanted mineral hot pools on-site. We got it all, plus the owner was really nice and helpful, and the rooms were comfortable and warm. The motel is located across the road from a shopping mall and supermarket, and is centrally located to everything. Would recommend this for a family. Had a full kitchen and dining table for 6 people. The rooms were clean, there was a big flat screen TV, but I did find our bed to be a bit too soft and spongy. Other than that great place.

The Lodge is low priced, so keep that in mind when you stay there. With that in mind, we stayed for two nights initially, went to Wellington and then came back and stayed another two nights. We were very satisfied with the location, but we also had a rental car so we could drive the short distance into town. If you don't have a car, this might not be the best place for you. We had heard complaints about the traffic (lodge is right next to a BP gas station) but its no more than anywhere else. The internet was free and really fast, we were able to easily upload our daily pictures. Finally, the owners were extremely helpful and friendly. We would stay there again and again.

Very clean. The management is so helpful. Loved the hot tub!

The hotel is nice, centrally located, and across the street from a supermarket. Many of the locals get confused as it used to be the Ventura Inn. In fact when we booked it, it was called the Ventura Inn, and when we stayed it was called the Quality Inn on Fenton. Be sure to take your proof of a free breakfast on your reservation. Evidently there is some confusion in the change over. They do not keep records. Overall it is a nice hotel and would recommend it. Just be aware of the recent change over in name and affiliation. I guess is is pretty common in Rotorua. The names change all the time in these seasonal hotels.