New Castle Motor Lodge at 18 Ward Avenue, Fenton Park, Rotorua, is a family-friendly motel with 16 guest rooms over two floors. The website places it near the southern end of Fenton Street, close to Whakarewarewa and Te Puia, and says the city centre is a 10 to 15 minute walk away.
Rooms include studios with a kitchenette, a 32-inch TV and a private bathroom, and a one-bedroom apartment. One room type sleeps up to five, with a queen and three singles. Every room has free wifi, a small balcony or patio, and free off-street parking. Baby cots and highchairs are available, with a baby cot rental of NZD 10 per day as at 2026. Hot pot rental is NZD 20 per day, and wash and dry laundry is NZD 10 per load, both as at 2026. The reception is open from 8am to 8pm daily, and late check-in can be arranged in advance. Across the road is Murray Linton Garden, with roses and a play park for children. Our pick in Fenton Park for a family stay within walking distance of the city.