Re: tbh
Check out the AA accommodation site for New Zealand - [broken link removed]
The big thing in Rotorua are the thermal springs, so if you are into that then go for somewhere with their own springs.
Otherwise most NZ motels at about NZ$100-NZ$150 per room are perfectly satisfactory. US and NZ definitions of motels differ quite a lot and NZ motels were always small, family run, good size rooms, and good value complete with a kitchen in all the units. If it is in the AA guide then it will be good - this is one of the main guides used when looking for accommodation in NZ.
Of course you could be going there for a honeymoon or something, so you may want something a little classier . . .
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