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Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Polynesian Spa

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and natural rocks.
Experience the charm of a classic building with ornate railings and detailed carvings, offering a unique view of the surrounding area.
Enjoy a romantic dinner for two by the fireplace, with a beautifully set table and a festive atmosphere.
Designer Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | Private kitchen | Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Duchess Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Duchess Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Estate Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Estate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Designer Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Duchess Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premier Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Estate Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Designer Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Inner City stay.With a stay at this Inner City hotel, you'll be steps from Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre. Government Gardens and Tamaki Maori Village are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pig & Whistle Historic Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saigon '60S Vietnamese Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brew | Craft Beer Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lady Jane's Ice Cream Parlour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hennessy's Irish Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Prince's Gate Hotel

Family-friendly 4.5-star hotel near Polynesian Spa
Prince's Gate Hotel offers its guests hot springs, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Prince's Gate Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1897
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Prince's Gate Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space) and an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor public bath (no minerals). There are 4 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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), Dutch, English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot springs
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 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
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per day.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per day

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays 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

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hotel Princes Gate
Princes Gate Hotel
Princes Gate Hotel Rotorua
Princes Gate Rotorua
Princes Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Rotorua
Prince's Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Prince's Gate Hotel to the airport?

Prince's Gate Hotel is 5.6 mi (10-min drive) away from the Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prince's Gate Hotel.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Prince's Gate Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between NZD 30 and 30 for adults, NZD 15 and 15 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Prince's Gate Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Prince's Gate Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have a pool?

Prince's Gate Hotel features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like a poolside location, al fresco dining, and pool views.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is Prince's Gate Hotel to downtown Rotorua?

Prince's Gate Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Rotorua.

Prince's Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is beautiful but Staff quite abrupt and / or inexperienced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Disappointed that the hotel’s hot pools are out of order as this was why we were recommended to stay here. No discount or compensation offered. Very dated and worn out fixtures and fittings. Beautiful building and well positioned for the lake, gardens and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This is a vintage hotel so some compromises were to be expected. However our second floor room was extremely noisy as in hearing entire conversations in the next room. There are also very bright fluorescent lights all around the second floor balcony which shine over around and under the curtains. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old rooms in need of updating

Very old colonial style - downstairs reception rooms beautiful but our room (22) needed updatng. Flaking paint, cracked bathroom floor tiles, peeling wallpaper. Sad its been neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet, spacious, and conveniently located in a safe part of a walkable town. Facility was a little tired
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

King Hoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kuanghui

Traveled with partner
We enjoyed staying at Prince’s Gate Hotel. The on-site hot springs with three pools in the hotel garden were the best treat. We had a one-bedroom apartment for the two of us, which felt quite spacious, although the kitchen facility was bare minimum. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Rotorua, with ample dining choices. We also liked the hotel being close to the essential sightseeing places, such as a 10-minute drive to Te Puia (a must-see while in Rotorua). The hotel restaurant, Duke’s Restaurant and Bar, needs to improve their food quality. I ordered the roasted pork loin, but most of the pork came with fat, so I left half of the plate untouched. Overall, the staff were warm and very friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Updating needed

Old building that could use some upkeep. The carpet in our room was ripped and unsightly. The bed was comfortable enough, the separation of hot and cold water in the sink is outdated and very inconvenient. The pools were nice and we quite enjoyed them. The breakfast was mediocre and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centre to attractions, easy to walk out. Apartment style suite gave plenty of space to unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed soaking in the hot spring hot tub

It has been a hotel since 1897, more than 100 years. But has been updated. The hotel hot tub is wonderful and free. The parking. Is plentiful. It is right next to the park and walking distance to eat street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old pub with period features in the rooms and common areas. Friendly staff at reception and in the restaurant. Only issue is no lift if you are not as mobile as you used to be but staff helped with luggage but staff helped with that. Overall an enjoyable couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A bit dated. Staff was helpful and liked location but room did not smell fresh when we arrived (no fan in room) Better when room was cooled down. Shower Ok but small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So disappointed with the security of guest rooms. The door locks were totally unacceptable. Anyone could unlock the door without a key. Nothing more than a bathroom door lock. We felt nothing could be left in our room while we were away. Manager did not respond to my email regarding my concerns. Service otherwise was good. Nice old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This elegant historical hotel was a great choice in Rotorua. We especially enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff, the excellent dinner at Duke’s Restaurant, and the wonderful hot pools on site. With such great, private pools, you really don’t have to pay for others. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed walking the nearby beach boardwalk and gardens. Free parking is offered but can be a bit hard to secure during the day. But by evening, there was ample to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Loved the atmosphere of an old hotel. Great being so close to walk to boardwalk, park, good restaurants, govt gardens. Had a great soak too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay with a short walk to anything in town
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

An old hotel without modern refinements

This is an old hotel furnished in an old style, which means it doesn’t have the mod cons and refinements of a modern hotel. However it was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very classic, old but well kept, historic beautiful building. The floors were a bit creaky, but considering the age, no wonder!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan, Kamuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025