Rydges Rotorua

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel in Whakarewarewa

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Buffet
Front of property
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3043
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(35 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • City view

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Valley View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Valley view

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City Facing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 581 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • City view

One Bedroom Suite City View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King City Facing

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Double Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King High Floor Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Queen Valley View

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Queen Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Whakarewarewa stay.You'll be steps from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and within a 10-minute walk of Rotorua Golf Club with a stay at this Whakarewarewa hotel. Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rotorua Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rydges Rotorua

4.5-star luxury hotel in Whakarewarewa
Rydges Rotorua offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot 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. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 35 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 to 35 for adults, and NZD 0 to 0 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per day
  • 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 a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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. 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.
  • 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

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 Jan 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Rotorua on Jan 26, 2026 start from $87.47, 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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 311 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1086 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1086 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shelly

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good, nice quiet location, and easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights at this property and felt so spoiled. When booked a room that overlooked a nautical geothermal area and it was so cool to see that from the bedroom window!! Staff was f’very friendly and nice. The pool was amazing! Super warm geo thermally heated outdoor pool it was the best part of the hotel stay and we were in it as much as possible. Facility is clean, room was nice and well kept. Bed was comfortable. They have complimentary tea and espresso in the room as well , definitely recommend staying here when in Rotorua
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamati

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast buffet. Large, spacious facility with clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff for a reasonable price. It doesn’t get any better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just enjoyed everything about my stay and I'll be staying there again next time I'm in Rotorua.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis, Washington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Initially we were disappointed in our allocated room as it was very dated and in need of modernisation. The staff on the front desk were very helpful in reallocating us to another room which was one of their refurbished rooms. The breakfast was a buffet style with plenty of choice and good quality. The hotel is situated at the far end of town away from the main restaurants and bars. We needed to take the car into town to eat each evening, although there is a restaurant onsite if you wanted. Parking is limited and I feel it would quickly fill up in peak season.Very convenient for the Maori village experience which is literally across the road. Overall a pleasant stay once our room issues were addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Auckland

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and spa were busy with people which is expected during the school holidays Staff were helpful especially in the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, particularly the lovely heated pool & spa pools, nice to have gowns to wear to the pool area. The breakfast buffet was excellent, nice staff & great choice of food. Our room was clean, spacious & quiet. Overall would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds were a bit lumpy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

li

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Chrissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, but needs a re vamp. Chair was ripped. Curtains had large water stains, ceiling of part of roof was slats , you could see wiring, ceiling batts , aircon unit . Did not like shower over bath, was high to step into even with safety rubber bath mat this slipped as getting into it. Hall ways looked tired and shabby. I was disappointed as foyer and downstairs looked very nice. Also very noisey, people in rooms above banging and slamming doors a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ingrid

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable bed, really spacious rooms... very nice, definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to attractions, but not to shopping. No complaints, except dining was a bit overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Traveled with partner
Restaurant was excellent but hotel is very tired was disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a nice hotel to stay. Infrastructure looks slightly oldish and needing some care but amenities were good. It was clean, has free and easy parking, good pool, nice lobby, located next to whakarewarewa thermal village... Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Reception, bar and restaurant are all nice, but lots of other areas of the hotel are fairly tired looking. Rooms are a good size with comfy beds and decent enough standard. Buffet breakfast was good with lots of choice. Pool is good, but quite small for the size of the hotel so was packed when we were there. Not world class, but pretty good value for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort style location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. Rooms are a bit average and small. Bike lockup room is awesome, charged the e-bikes without issue. Limited parking onsite, did have to park out on the road one night. Gym is functional and the pool is fantastic . Staff were friendly and happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel but need some TLC

I was located in the main building (room 422) and it is in desperate need of a refurb. The towel rail in the bathroom was so rusted and corroded that you couldn't even hang a towel on it (the one over the bath) - All in all it is a good hotel and I believe the new wing is really nice. I was just unfortunate to get one of the older rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025