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Ripple Rotorua

3.5 star property

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Superior Studio | Terrace/patio
Children’s activities
Superior Studio
Garden
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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4 Barnard Road, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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House, 3 Bedrooms

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Ripple Rotorua, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, a 1-minute drive from Skyline Rotorua and 7 minutes from Polynesian Spa. .This family-friendly apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Volcanic Hills Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ogo - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Rotorua - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ripple Rotorua

Riverfront apartment with an outdoor pool and a hot tub
Ripple Rotorua offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance.
Take advantage of the apartment's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Rotorua? This apartment has facilities measuring 872 square feet (81 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Trampoline
  • Travel cot

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference centre (872 square foot of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Mini golf
  • Volleyball
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 units
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s restaurant is closed on Sunday between May and October.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Braeside Resort
Braeside Rotorua & Conference

Ripple Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 490 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay due to very good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and spa being outside and warm in spring! Location nice a quiet and very close to the luge. Friendly, relaxed and happy staff, nothing a problem. Beautiful setting, mini golf, crystal clear stream and bush at back of property. Clean rooms and fresh. Great functional kitchen with all we needed. Loved our stay, will book again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location and close to several attractions—nice apartment with good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely LOVED our stay here, with two adults and two young children. One bedroom suite had two large beds, so younger children were able to share. We were greeted by exceptionally warm staff and they went above and beyond for us. Kids really enjoyed the playground, minigolf and games room. But they especially loved the warm pool (I think it was 32 degrees!) and spa. The whole place felt so tranquil. I wish we had been able to stay longer. If we plan another Rotorua visit, Ripple will be first on my list of places to rebook. A simply wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

anoop

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet place to have good rest and at the same time it’s close enough to most of the shops and other activities. Neat rooms and nice staff will consider staying in future visits to Rotorua.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved every feature of the complex. Warm, clean and modern facilities. Delicious and perfectly cooked to order breakfasts. Lovely surrounding being close to the stream and hearing it while relaxing in the spa. We are keen to stay there again and recommended it to both families and couples.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very friendly can’t wai for my September booking 5th to the 7th Vinaka
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerrie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Near the racetrack for any keen punters. About km into city centre. Area was a little dodgy. Bit rundown & needing some TLC. Barely a 3 star.⭐️.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in New Zealand

Best time on a 2 week holiday, great people and close to attractions. Would HIGHLY recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, nice restaurant, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people that run the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt and

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice snd clean and an amazing chef in the restaurant! Worth a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to live!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne, Windham

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely. Not a modern, bells and whistles hotel but all we needed.. AND a personal spa pool part of our room. Felt like a typical hotel for 1950’s era that NZ typifies for me. Lovely owner/ staff. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

CHEROLYN, Vernal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a Hilton or Marriott, it’s a cute quaint motel. Something you would have seen all over the place in 1950’s and ‘60’s. The appliances are new and small but convenient. Room was comfortable and clean. The exceptional thing that really made it was Kitty the owner. She goes out of her way to see to your comfort and that you have a wonderful experience while you’re staying there in Rotorua. We are completely comfortable recommending this cute place to anyone.

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced and shabby motel

The motel is pretty basic and a bit tired. Despite paying over $275 per night we missed out on a private spa pool. The games room and mini golf are not n dire need of refurbishment and there’s certainly no way any business would ever use this place for a conference. Its redeeming feature is that it’s opposite the luge. We’re the price halved I might recommend it but it’s a 2 star motel at a 4 star hotel price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was lovely Room was clean Good facilities Outside area was great, lovely short bush walk by the creek

6/10 Okay

Xincan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay with great location

Location is great! We had a comfortable stay and loved the private spa, but there's room for the cleanliness to improve. The electricity also went out during our stay, but the staff were helpful can got an electrician to come fix it quite quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022