At a glance: 4-star · Since 2000 · Renovated 2023 · 11 rooms
Near: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village · 14 min walk
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For a meal close by, Atrium Restaurant is about 400 meters away and serves European and New Zealand dishes. Urbano Bistro, offering New Zealand cuisine, is a six-minute walk from the motel. Matai Restaurant, with casual local fare like seafood and lamb, is about 550 meters away. D Bar, around 760 meters from the hotel, is a good spot for burgers, craft beers, and live music. The Moon Indian Eatery and Bar and Thai Central are also nearby options for different flavors. You can also check out the Rotorua Night Market for local street food.
The Brylin Motel sits on Fenton Street, a handy spot for exploring Rotorua's geothermal and cultural highlights. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village is a 14-minute walk away, and Te Puia is 17 minutes on foot. The Polynesian Spa is a 20-minute walk, while Kuirau Park and the Redwoods Treewalk are each about 23 minutes away. Government Gardens is a 25-minute stroll. For meals, Atrium Restaurant, Urbano Bistro, Matai Restaurant, and D Bar are all within walking distance. The area is well set for sightseeing on foot, with Rotorua's city centre a short trip further.
From Rotorua Regional Airport, the motel is about a 15-minute drive. Taxis are available at the airport, and Super Shuttle can be found outside the arrivals gate. BayBus Route 10 also travels between the airport and downtown Rotorua, running hourly. The Rotorua Intercity Bus Stop is at 1167 Fenton St, a short distance from the motel. If arriving by train, the Rotorua iSite Visitor Information Centre at the same address can help with onward travel arrangements.
In the evening, you can walk to the nearby sights, like Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (14 min walk) or Te Puia (17 min walk), which often host cultural evening experiences. For a relaxed night, the Polynesian Spa (20 min walk) offers geothermal pools. For food and drinks, Atrium Restaurant, Urbano Bistro, Matai Restaurant, and D Bar are all within a short walk. You could also join a guided evening tour, such as the Te Puia: Te Pō Indigenous Evening Experience with Dinner, or the Glow Worm Kayak Tour, which are popular in Rotorua. The Rotorua Night Market is another option for local street food and live music.
Brylin Motel is a great base for exploring Rotorua on foot. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village is a 14-minute walk, Te Puia is 17 minutes, and Polynesian Spa is 20 minutes away. Kuirau Park and the Redwoods Treewalk are each a 23-minute walk, while Government Gardens is 25 minutes. For Rotorua Canopy Tours, which is 5.2 km away, you will need a car or a taxi. The central sights are all within a short stroll, making it easy to see the geothermal and cultural highlights.
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