Authorised nameArawa Lodge MotelDates of existenceca.1967-1980DescriptionThis motel was on Arawa Street at #116-118 and was owned/managed by Gavin & Carol Spence ca.1967-1990s, other managers were Sally & Allan Eathorne ca.1980; Barry & Rose Waugh ca.1983; John Wilson (Willie) Hayton ca.1984-1986; Beryl Eaton ca.1978-1986 and Allan & Sheryl Wellington ca.1986-1991.
The motel was expanded ca.1973 and by 1996 was known as the Hot Rock Backpackers. SourcesRotorua Public Relations Office. (1976; 1983; 1984 editions). Rotorua who's who. Rotorua Public Relations Office.
Thermalair. (1980, January 25). Overlooking Kuirau Park. Thermalair.