The best of a clutch of motels on Fenton St, south of the town centre, Arista claims to have Rotorua's largest family rooms. Each room is two-level and huge – somewhere between a standard motel and a house. There's a small playground for kids, the mirrored windows guarantee privacy, and don't be surprised if Boris the cat adopts you.

There's bike storage and wash-down facilities for the big kids.