Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. New Zealand hotel reviews
  3. Bay of Plenty hotel reviews
  4. Rotorua hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Prince's Gate Hotel

Reviews of Prince's Gate Hotel 4 stars

1057 Arawa Street, 3010 Rotorua, New Zealand

#43 of 81 hotels in Rotorua

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2452 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Billing and surcharges

    Sauna and Pools great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely old public areas with fires at either end of the lounge. Real old fashioned comfort. Cosy

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely historic hotel with some nice hot pools to relax in.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Duchess Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not a very friendly reception staff - over the week we stayed there we never got even a hello or good-morning or any acknowledgment at all when we entered or exited through the lobby which was weird. Check in was oddly cold and unfriendly in particular. Very strange for a hotel. Also the windows in the bedroom couldn't open.

    The hot pools were lovely. The lounge with the fireplaces going was a great spot to hang out before or after dinner. My room the Duchess Suite was large and good for a longer stay. The cleaning staff were very friendly - as was the woman who served or who was the duty manager in the restaurant. I think her name was Cindy. Prince's Gate Hotel should swap the staff around so she is in the reception area or managing from reception as she was friendly, helpful and awesome.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old contemporary style with some interesting history

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Would book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Improved signage to reception as not immediately obvious in the dark on first visit.

    Nice feel to the hotel rather than the bland experience in many newer hotels. Food was OK and staff went out of their way to be helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed our stay vv
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Designer Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool tiles need a good clean. They look very dirty & unwelcoming.

    We liked how quiet it was & the room was very spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous staff, reasonably comfortable, great location, could have a bit more sparkle but would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Apartment/suite a little ‘tired’ not as appealing as I had hoped for

    Character of main building

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Nice and comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    7.0
    Take earplugs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Older building that’s looking its age. Creaky floors and no soundproofing so earplugs are a good idea

    Big room and good location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Grand hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast/restaurant room lacked atmosphere, head to 'Eat Street' on Tutanekai St for dinner instead.

    Good location and historic/quirky room decor

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved the hot pools and Breakfast, will be back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel was a little tired and needed some TLC, Overall very clean and safe.

    The on site thermal mineral pools were outstanding as well as the value for money breakfast. The staff were very helpful and cleaning staff very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful period hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very small and dated, they needed updating.

    Beautiful period hotel in a perfect location with restaurant and bar and lovey ambience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely hotel , nice lounge down stairs to sit have a drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Estate Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noise in morning’s with other guests and kitchen starting up, old hotel so thin walls Shower had absolutely no pressure at all And some strange reason thier was a pipe running through bedroom with extremely hot water in it along floor ,burn yourself if touch it and made bedroom very hot, needed a/c on at nite even though outside 14c

    Great location I forgot my shirts and staff rang me to inform me I left in cupboard, they then stored them for few days till I was travelling through town again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Elegance and Comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was free parking available, but not guaranteed. We ended up paying for a few hours when the lot was full.

    The breakfast was amazing, and my sisters and I treated ourselves to high tea, which was a wonderful selection of sandwiches, scones, and desserts. You can't beat the location - we picked it due to the hotel's proximity to the i-SITE where we were meeting a tour one of the evenings, and we quickly discovered we were just a short walk across the park from the Museum and the Rotorua Caldera.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Designer Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The historic feel of the building and the location. Also the desk staff were extremely helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good oldday

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Old World Charm
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Old world charm. Rooms a little tired but it was a lovely place to stay. Location was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    our room was number 15. the door to the balcony was open till 11.30- it meant that the draft came in and knocked the pictures on the wall in the hall- was very noisy

    location was brillant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Decent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no lift as it is an old building.

    Location was good. Room was clean and comfortable though on the slightly small side. Free hot pool and sauna can be reserved.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    A good location to access activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is an historic hotel so it has some creaks and groans which are acceptable. Although there Evie a character hotel in he rooms could do with some updating

    We did experience some noise issues but staff did their best to resolve this

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    A quirk and interesting hotel in the heart of Rotorua.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Designer Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel was a bit pricey all things considered. It is important to note that all rooms require the use of a flight of stairs. The restaurant had good food but the service was below average.

    A charming and old hotel with character. Creaky stairs and a somewhat tired feel just added to the ambiance. Things like heat, A/C and the bathroom were updated. The location is fantastic and parking is very easy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Hotel with character.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't open any windows in our room. Yes there was air-con but that is not the same. Very limited menu in the restaurant- we ate elsewhere.

    Easy check in and friendly staff. Comfortable and clean room. We liked the ambience of the hotel with chandeliers , fires and stained glass around the hotel. Our room was comfortable and we had a good shower with lots of hot water. Would recommend if you like places to stay which have character.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    I would absolutely return. I lived my stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Designer Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wood on the staircase was dusty. It annoyed me going up and down the stairs

    Breakfast was good. Location excallent

    Stayed in March 2024

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: