About this property

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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Rydges
Hotel chain/brand
Rydges

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 full beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Synonne
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything met my expectations during my stay. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall experience was smooth and enjoyable. Would definitely stay again!
  • Maileilani
    United States United States
    Location! It was near all of the activities we wanted to do. Beds were comfortable. Staff was helpful. Parking was free.
  • Stela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great for kids, nice hot pool, big play zone for kids.
  • Summer
    New Zealand New Zealand
    pool was the best part for us. open until late warm and open towels. buffet dinner was great and the cleaners and security were so friendly they made up for the other rude staff. high rating was for the pool.
  • Gurleen
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, perfectly heated pools and comfortable beds
  • Yi
    United States United States
    Good facility , comfortable stay and relative expensive compare to others in the area.
  • Elizabeth
    United States United States
    All terrific! But horrible music in the common areas! You should play oldies! Not modern computer music! Or waltzes- Strauss!
  • Rob
    Canada Canada
    Location, parking, good size room. Food was very expensive
  • Craig
    United States United States
    The hotel was very nice. Modern rooms and very clean. The proximity to the redwoods was great and easy to get to.
  • Jill
    United States United States
    Close to all things mountain biking, geothermal and redwoods! We had an awesome time in Rotorua. We will be making this an annual trip!

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Chapman's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern

House rules

Rydges Rotorua takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

* Please note that a 2% surcharge applies for payments made with credit card.

*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.

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.

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.

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