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

Nickie-leigh
New Zealand New Zealand
Absolutely love our stay at Rydges great for the kids and amazing food!
Deamer
Switzerland Switzerland
The location was quiet but close to everything we needed. The room had a great view, but I think we were just lucky with that, as most of the hotel doesnt face the geyers. Parking was the easiest and it was free.
Jasmine
New Zealand New Zealand
Pleasant stay. Food (function) was very good. Thank you Chef and team involved. Manager on duty on the evening of arrival very pleasant. Loves his position.
Sefo
New Zealand New Zealand
It was value for money deal as I expected. Room looked clean and was comfortable. Towels were changed daily. The clothes line in the shower was handy.
Karen
Australia Australia
Rooms were spacious. Ample parking and it was free.
Leslie
New Zealand New Zealand
Everything. The ambiance, cleanliness and the over-all vibes.
Dallas
Australia Australia
The buffet breakfast was delicious and Teagan was lovely. Shannon and Sharnee at reception were very accommodating and helped us with any enquires we had regarding our visit to Rotorua. The staff are a credit not only to themselves but to your...
Jo
New Zealand New Zealand
Awesome view in Whakarewarewa, quiet, spacious, great room service food and staff, free parking outside
Ramona
New Zealand New Zealand
Perfect location for a conference which was being held at Te Puia. central , clean , tidy, great restaurant, pool - everything!
Debra
New Zealand New Zealand
We only had a short stay but it was very enjoyable. Room had sliding doors with a small balcony and shower pressure was excellent. Very comfortable bed. I left a some things in the fridge but I rang the hotel and they had them waiting for me at...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

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.