About this property

Located on the edge of Redwoods forest and overlooking the famous Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Historical Village, Rydges Rotorua features a purpose-built mountain bike and adventure equipment washing and storage facility. There is a year-round geothermally heated swimming pool with two hot tubs. The air-conditioned rooms of Rydges Rotorua offer a modern design and cable TV with free movies, two children's channels and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can take advantage of free car parking, use of the on-site fitness centre and free WiFi in all hotel areas. Children under 12 stay and eat free (T&C apply). The hotel also offers the Very Important Kids (VIK) program, where families can save on some of Rydges’s local attractions. Kids are also welcome to enjoy our Play Zone complete with Table Tennis, Foosball, Air Hockey, Nintendo Switch and Xbox plus toys and lots of fun. The award winning Chapman’s Restaurant and Bar offers an à la carte menu, and buffet, and serves contemporary New Zealand cuisine made from fresh local ingredients.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 double beds
2 double beds
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Teressa
New Zealand New Zealand
The staff were very friendly from the reception staff to the cleaning staff. The room was clean, shower was good and great location. Had a wonderful dinner on site as well.
Priyanka
Australia Australia
Location, black out curtains, the bedding and pillow! The staff were very friendly and accommodating also!
Abbey
New Zealand New Zealand
The food was outstanding, and the staff in the restaurant had amazing customer service! My son also enjoyed the pool, so good for families.
Linda
New Zealand New Zealand
Close to Whakarewarewa, Te Puia, petrol station but away from the bussiness of fenton street. Great pool (should be open earlier & later). Gym, games room and restaurant on site. Food was average in restaurant. Staff were friendly and...
Maura
New Zealand New Zealand
Great restaurant, very convenient for ev charging, bike-friendly, handy to the bike park, friendly staff.
Robyn
Australia Australia
The smell of the thermal pools that were at the back of the building was very unpleasant
Xin
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Love the breakfast , the scrambled egg and the fruit shots !
Heidi
New Zealand New Zealand
The facilities, especially the pools made it a lovely relaxing weekend.
Natalia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, within walking distance of key attractions such as Te Puia & Whakarewarewa Maori Village. Clean, comfortable and spacious room with slippers and bathrobe provided. Staff were friendly and the bar was reasonable with comfortable...
Shelley
Australia Australia
Convenience, cleanliness, awesome restaurant, price, friendly staff.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Chapman's Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Local • International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of Rydges Rotorua

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Rydges Rotorua takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

* Please note that a 2% surcharge applies for payments made with credit card.

*Please note up to 2 children under 12 eat free when dining in Chapmans Restaurant with a paying adult and when ordering from the kids menu or buffet. You can request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Requests Box at the time of booking.

* For group bookings of more than 10 rooms / guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

* If you need to put your travel plans on hold, you can relax knowing you're covered with fully flexible cancellation. For more information about flexible COVID cancellation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rydges Rotorua in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.