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Reviews of Ripple Rotorua This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

4 Barnard Road, 3351 Rotorua, New Zealand

#13 of 89 hotels in Rotorua

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1217 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower broke but we were upgraded to a new room, the staff are incredible and so friendly.

    Very friendly staff. Very environmentally friendly and freshly ground coffee from a local roastery and milk from a nearby dairy farm were provided at our stay.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice apartment - clean, well-equipped, and spacious. Staff were very helpful and friendly, went above and beyond to assist when we had issues with our car. Good location, short drive to town and main attractions. Nice little touches like local milk. Overall would recommend!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable Unit near Ngongotaha
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Unit with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Sophie on reception was so kind and helpful, I appreciated her taking the time to explain everything. The room was spacious and comfortable. It is a little dated, but very clean and the highlight for me was the spa bath, outside inthe cold Rotorua night, to be in a beautiful hot spa was fabulous. I'll be back!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    We loved it so much , will definitely stay here again and recommend to people
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Everything !!! Rooms were spacious, staff were extremely friendly and helpful from the moment I booked . Kids loved the heated pool , beautiful stream with rainbow trout in it and ferns was a extra bonus of this property.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    10
    Fully recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three Bedroom Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No comment excellent stay ty

    Staff were welcoming and nothing was a problem

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant was closed for our visit. Car parking a little cramped. Unsure if they have any accessible facilities which would have improved stay

    It was a very nice and comfortable venue in a great location. The heated pool was very appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2025

    10
    Awesome place to stay, we’ll be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Studio with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Wifi was quite bad, it kept cutting out and when I moved the bed to check to make sure we didn’t leave anything behind, it looked like it hadn’t been vacuumed in awhile.

    The Staff were lovely and very welcoming. My room #20 was perfect, big comfy bed, our own balcony overlooking the stream with our own private spa. Tv had all the channels and the shower pressure was amazing.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2025

    10
    Awesome place, beautiful memories.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing to not like other than getting back to reality.

    Everything, even the fact it was close to skyline, and we got discounts through your bookings.The outside heated pool, everything the minigolf the spa bubble bath, the rooms and the beds the service hospitality all of it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NA

    very nice location and you can cook your own.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three Bedroom Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn't have enough time to enjoy the mini golf course or shared pool!

    Super friendly staff. Loved the local touches and kind welcome notes.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Absolutely awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The laundry hours could open earlier and the games room could be open till later.

    The facilities are great. So much to do within the motel.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    9.0
    Definitely will recommend others to stay at this place. Thanks to the wonderful team. Great work!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful and friendly staff. Quiet and clean place to stay! 👍

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Amazing quiet location- would definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Unit with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was an open shower with a shower curtain so every time we used the shower the whole bathroom floor got wet. We learnt quickly not to leave clothes on the bathroom floor!

    Loved the quiet location, the room was big with a separate bedroom and our own hot tub! Everything was sparking clean! The staff were lovely and accommodating :)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    9.0
    We will definitely be back and are recommending Ripple to family and friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location, walking distance to the gondolas and close to Minigolf with Bunnies. Also has its own free minigolf and a lovely stream to take walks by. Good playground and pool.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    This place was so amazing, we wish we had booked for a week instead the weekend. The scenery, the peaceful nature and th
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Studio with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place was amazing, so peaceful and quiet. Absolutely loved having the hot tub. The room was so clean.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay for a family vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three Bedroom Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price is a bot expensive in comparison to other motels with same standard

    It’s very good situated next to luge. The staff is very helpful and sweet. The rooms are perfect for a family vacaciones

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One Bedroom Unit with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Relaxing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior One Bedroom Unit with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heat pump, i find it very dehydrating. The shower, makes too much water mess. The self locking door, i didn't realise i needed to take my key with me, lucky someone was with me lol.. the couches didn't have pillows. The bigger couch was broken. The toilet could do with a rail to help get up due to its extremely close proximity to the shower

    The scenery and backyard was absolutely beautiful!! We were allowed to check in early which was great for us being out of town. The room was warm as on arrival. The location was perfect!! Its always awesome to see maori staff too!!!!!! This was one of our best stays, well definitely be back!!!! Thank you 😁

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Great location. Close to the fun stuff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Studio Unit
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly. Quiet.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for families, big or small.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment with Outdoor Hot Tub
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 9pm closure for the games room and pool. Because we were so busy exploring we didn't have enough time to get the most out of the hotel facilities.

    Everything. We ended coming back the following week for a couple more days. I enjoyed the private hot tubs and the heated pool. My family were very happy with the strong water pressure.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    i like the facilities especially the stream and the game room and mini golf

    Stayed in July 2025

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