Whakarewarewa stay.A stay at this Whakarewarewa hotel places you steps from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and within a 5-minute walk of Whakarewarewa Hot Springs. Also, Rotorua Golf Club is within half a mile (1 km) and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 1 min walk
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 17 min walk
Rotorua Central Mall - 3 min drive
Polynesian Spa - 4 min drive
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 6 min drive
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Ciabatta Bakery - 3 min drive
El Mexicano Zapata Express - 4 min drive
Scope Cafe Rotorua - 3 min drive
Columbus Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
Rydges Rotorua
4.5-star luxury hotel near Polynesian Spa
Rydges Rotorua offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Event space at this hotel measures 651 square feet (60 square meters) and includes a conference center. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Rydges Rotorua. Self parking is free.
This 4.5-star Rotorua hotel is smoke free.
203 guestrooms or units
5 levels
2 buildings
Meeting rooms
651 sq ft of conference space
60 sq m of conference space
Charging station for electric cars
Conference center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-out
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Gift shop
Fireplace in lobby
Television in lobby
Elevator
No smoking on site
Water dispenser
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Rydges Rotorua offers 203 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Hindi, Japanese, Russian
Property amenities
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35–35 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Spa tub
TV in common areas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Vibrating pillow alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchairs on site
Room amenities
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35–35 for adults, and NZD 0–0 for children
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
We should mention
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
National rating
Qualmark® assigns an official star rating for accommodations in New Zealand. This Hotel property is rated 4 star plus and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.
Official New Zealand Rating provided by Qualmark®
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Hotel Rotorua
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Rotorua Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Rotorua Hotel
Holiday Inn Rotorua Hotel Rotorua
Frequently asked questions
How close is Rydges Rotorua to the airport?
Rydges Rotorua is 5.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Rotorua?
As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Rotorua on Apr 29, 2024 start from $90.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Rydges Rotorua have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Rydges Rotorua.
Does Rydges Rotorua offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rydges Rotorua, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 35 and 35 for adults, NZD 0 and 0 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a casino at Rydges Rotorua?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Rydges Rotorua?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Rydges Rotorua?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does Rydges Rotorua have a pool?
Rydges Rotorua features an outdoor pool.
Does Rydges Rotorua have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Rydges Rotorua have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Rydges Rotorua to downtown Rotorua?
Rydges Rotorua is 1.6 mi away from Rotorua.
Rydges Rotorua Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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6 - Okay
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Charles
Traveled with partner
Jan 18, 2024
Disliked: Amenities
A bit out of the way accept the Maori Village is right across the street. If you want to dine you have to drive into town. The food and the atmosphere at the hotel is not that great.
Was there for 4 nights. Nice hotel, very clean. Gym was very small for the size of the hotel and number of guests but well enough equipped. Pool area a good size and clean, with 2 spa pools. Dinner buffet excellent, lots of variety, and food was fresh.
Found all staff friendly and helpful. A good stay and would come again.
Jill
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
Jan 12, 2024
David
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Cristiano Antonio Pedro
Traveled with partner
Jan 11, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The buffet breakfast and dinner breakfast was pretty much almost the same options every day, there's no significant changes day to day, which wasn't an excitement thing to do it.
The first room which was gave us room 135, the drain of the bathroom/shower was obstructed/blocked where the water wasn't going through and the water from it was coming out through the drain under to to the sink with a really bad smell. I called the reception immediately requesting a new room, some minutes after they allocated us to a new room 145, but it was with a lot of dusty where we could see the dusty in air every day.
Usually the hotel should refund the day for the great inconvenience to give us a room in horrible conditions making us change the room in our First day.
The property is close to the beach, easy to park and surrounded by greens.
The facility is pretty old, cabinet is not leveled, we found earings on the nigh table, must be forgotten from the previous guests. When asked for additional towel, I was told to find some around the pool. Laundry facility is dirty. Our next door guests chat late into the night and started chatting first thing in the morning, we can hear from inside the room loud and clear, can smell they were smoking. Staff are friendly, but overwhelmed.