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Located in Glenholme's heart, Tilsley Inn offers a cozy haven for up to 10 people. Warm up with thermal heating and unwind in the thermally heated spa pool after exploring the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest on foot or by bike.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa

  • Summary:
    Tilsley Inn is situated right in the heart of Glenholme which is centrally located to everything Rotorua has to offer. Walk to town or jump on your bike for a quick ride to either entrances of the Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and hit the trails for the day. The house comfortably sleeps 10 people and has the huge bonus of thermal heating so you can be sure you will be warm and toasty during your stay. You also have a thermally heated spa pool!

    The Space:
    This spacious holiday home features four private bedrooms, each thoughtfully positioned off a central hallway to ensure privacy. The living areas flow seamlessly to the back patio, where you can relax in the spa pool and enjoy the outdoor space. Unique to this property is its thermal heating system, providing comfortable warmth throughout the house during colder months, and also heating the spa pool year-round. For added convenience, there's a second shower in the laundry (accessible by an external door) and a second toilet in the garage, making it ideal for larger groups. Enjoy a perfect balance of comfort and relaxation, whether you're exploring the area or seeking a peaceful getaway.

    Guest Access:
    You'll have access to the entire house, including the garage. Enjoy the private spaces like the four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and utilize the amenities such as the kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The property also offers a BBQ grill for outdoor cooking.

    The Neighborhood:
    Glenholme is ideally located, offering easy access to Rotorua's city center and many popular attractions, all within walking distance. A must-try for guests of Tilsley Inn are the delightful bakeries located on Ranolf Street, just a short stroll from the house. Enjoy the convenience of exploring the city's highlights with ease, and indulge in the local culinary scene right at your doorstep.

    Getting Around:
    Explore Rotorua with ease! Public transport options, including buses, taxis, and ride-sharing services, are readily accessible, providing convenient access to local attractions. Free parking is available on the premises.

    Interaction with Guests:
    We're available by phone, message or email during your stay. If you need personal assistance, we can stop in so just let us know.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet Hours between 10pm and 7am

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Glenholme, a neighborhood in Rotorua, is home to this vacation home. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Polynesian Spa are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park. Waimangu Cauldron and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa
    Polynesian Spa
    4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Eat Street
    Eat Street
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ciabatta Bakery
    17 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Pantry D'or
    4 min walk
  • Bold Flavours
    18 min walk
  • Chinese Delights
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa located?

Located in Glenholme, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Racing Rotorua, Waimangu Cauldron, and Rotorua Central Mall. Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Tilsley Inn | Thermal Heating & Relaxing Spa Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azure

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how spacious the home was and very warm kids loved staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Very nice place was an awesome stay and was great to unwind after a awesome tri event.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house for 2 families Centrally located Was perfect for our holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend

Great house and location. And great facilities for a group.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

Overall, we were really happy with everything in the property. Close to town and easy to find, heaps of room for us all to spread out, good having extra toilets and showers and lovely neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kerry V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly

We had a great time staying at Tilsley Inn! Its really good to have a place where the whole family can stay together. We were close to all the activities in Rotorua and able to come back in between visiting different places to relax, cook, eat, have a spa and totally recharge. Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lots of beds, limited baths

Property clean with lots of beds and clean linens. Only one toilet and shower in the house, then there is one toilet in the garage and a shower in a separate laundry room (which we found when we were checking out). Well appointed kitchen and plenty of space for eating, sleeping, meeting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All Good

Myself, 2 Daughters, 5 Grandchildren on a short holiday to celebrate a special birthday, we loved the spa, 2 showers and 2 toilets,great with 8 people.Great place, had all we needed and all instructions were clear and straightforward. Nice Place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Access Great Location

Fabulous communication with owers. Booking was a breeze even with a couple of changes from my end. Suitable for what we needed. Great to have the spa.Clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay again

This is a great place to stay for either a group of friends or a large family. All the mod cons. A nice quiet part of town but still within easy reach. You can even walk if you don't mind taking the time. We were in Rotorua to do some walks so it was all good for us. I'll be definitely returning with my family and grandchildren.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, comfortable house

We were a group of 3 adults & 2 tweens. Bedrooms were all nicely set up. The 4th bedroom had 4 single beds & was large & perfect for the kids also having a large tv & desk space.The lounge was big with very comfortable seating. The kitchen had everything we needed & the laundry was handy also having the 2nd shower. The main bathroom is a little dated but was still good, it has a seperate toilet with hand basin & the 2nd toilet is in the garage which works great being next to spa pool & entertaining areas. A cafe, bakery & shop is a short 5min walk & it’s a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SNK VLOGS B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A good house located very near to the city

We had good time at the house. The house is located very bear to the city in a calm area. The house was very tidy and neat. Sone basic essential supplies were filled in for usage. Only issue i found was operating the tv, i think the batteries of one of the remote was flat. Otherwise we would definitely recommend Anyone especially for a large family as it has ample space for parking and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Horima P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Hub with a Hot tub

My family and myself thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at this beautiful central Rotorua property. The house was larger than we expected it to be with spaciousness rooms and living areas. The hot tub was a highlight of the visit overall. The 2 Showers and 2 seprate toilets (one being located in the in spacious garage away from the main house) were perfect for the 9 of us. Being centrally located it was easy to zip around the busy Rotorua areas. Good kitchen and appliances with ample utensils and cutlery. When we visited it was winter time and the house was very warm due to the natural geothermal heating. Overall we will be back to this lovely property. Booking essential as we can see why this property gets booked easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and clean, great location and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alpha Division S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable beds, Clean, Well stocked with amenities- towels, soaps bedding etc. Safe feel street & neighbours
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

The location of this property was excellent.. two bathrooms are
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bunny-Jay & Trudy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was great so big and so warm!

Loved our stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for exploring Rotorua

Very nice house for our families to spend a weekend in Rotorua.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good house and location

Good for larger groups but facilities a little average
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sports trip away

Enjoyed the facilities and the closeness to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our mountain bike tripWe stayed here for a mountain biking weekend and it was perfect for what we needed. The house was clean, comfortable, and well set up, with plenty of space for all our gear. The dedicated garage for bike storage was a huge bonus, and having tools available made it easy to sort out any quick tweaks before hitting the trails.The beds were comfy after long days riding, and the kitchen had everything we needed for cooking meals. Location was ideal — quiet, convenient, and close to the trails and town. Communication with the host was smooth and responsive, making the whole stay stress-free.Would definitely stay here again for our next trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was very clean and warm. Overall was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was warm and cosy with the whole house being heated by the continuous hot water heaters around the house, even in the laundry and the garage. We had a pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

The house was great for a big group of us. Was close to everything we needed and nice and clean. Owners communicated with us with quick responses. Really good experience. The spa pool was divine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022