Rydges Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, 3043 Rotorua, New Zealand – Great location - show map
Child friendly with a nice selection of kids activities in playroom. Nice and hot plunge pool even on a cold day to dip in. Clean. Very friendly staff.

- City view
- Garden
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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 center 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Rydges Rotorua has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 13, 2010Hotel chain/brand: Rydges
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast

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See what guests loved the most:
- Anushka
Australia
“Child friendly with a nice selection of kids activities in playroom. Nice and hot plunge pool even on a cold day to dip in. Clean. Very friendly staff.” - Eslera
New Zealand
“Outdoor heated pool, family room, and free breakfast” - Melanie
New Zealand
“Breakfast and the pool.Staff was helpful and friendly” - Peato
New Zealand
“Like the good night's sleep - bed was comfy, hot shower, good range for breakfast. Room setup was great for luggage when getting ready and out the door.” - Meredith
New Zealand
“Pool was very warm, great for swimming, even when cold out.” - Bishard
New Zealand
“We enjoyed our stay at Rydges Rotorua. Great experience!!” - Brenda
New Zealand
“The friendliness of all staff. The barman was awesome” - Judy
New Zealand
“Pool, staff, I just like that hotel, its my favorite” - Taputoro
New Zealand
“The pool is warm spa pools are great I like the breakfast and dinner buffet. Rooms Nice & tidy. Beds are comfy. Big tv screen.” - Ravineel
New Zealand
“Nice heated pools, friendly customer service, great food range.”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
Is there a spa or pool available?
We have an Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool and 2 Outdoor SpasAnswered on 18 October 2019Hi. Are the pools warmed enough for winter swims? Are they clean for children to go under water?
We have an Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool that is heated to 36 degrees all year round. It is a normal chlorinated pool.Answered on 31 May 2020Is it a buffet breakfast for the “breakfast included” option?
Rooms with Breakfast, include a Full Cooked Buffet Breakfast for 2 Adults and 2 Children 12 years and underAnswered on 9 June 2020Is there anyway we can have 5 of us in a room and just share the beds?Our baby doesn’t need a cot. Is there anyway around this?
Sorry, if we make an exception for you then we have to allow everyone. The maximum is 2 Adults and 2 ChildrenAnswered on 20 January 2020Hi do you have any rooms with internal access.. family of 2 adults and 4 children.
We have rooms with 1 Queen and 1 Single Bed in each room with interconnecting door or Superior Twin with 2 Queens beds in each room, limited to 2 setsAnswered on 31 May 2020
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Chapman's Restaurant
- CuisineLocal • International
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
Amenities of Rydges RotoruaGreat facilities! Review score, 8.3
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- English
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Filipino
- Chinese
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
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.
Cash
Rydges Rotorua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
*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 cancelation. For more information about flexible COVID cancelation and health & safety, please contact the Hotel directly to discuss or read our Terms of Use.
Please inform Rydges Rotorua of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Rydges Rotorua
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Yes, Rydges Rotorua is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Rydges Rotorua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Rydges Rotorua can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Check-in at Rydges Rotorua is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rydges Rotorua on this page.
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Rydges Rotorua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Swimming pool
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Rydges Rotorua has 1 restaurant:
- Chapman's Restaurant
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Rydges Rotorua include:
- Twin
- Double
- Quad
- Triple
- Suite
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Rydges Rotorua is 1.6 miles from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.