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Rydges Rotorua

4.5 star property

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Garden
Spa
Buffet
Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

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10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3043
  • Place, Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Valley View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City Facing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 54 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

One Bedroom Suite City View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Queen Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe King City Facing

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe King Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Queen Double Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

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Bathroom

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe King High Floor Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Queen Queen Valley View

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Superior Queen Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Rotorua

With a stay at Rydges Rotorua in Rotorua (Whakarewarewa), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and 9 minutes from Skyline Rotorua. .This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rotorua Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rotorua Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pataka Kai - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rotorua Club Inc - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Rydges Rotorua

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Rydges Rotorua offers 203 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 203 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at Chapman Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Rotorua? This hotel has 651 square feet (60 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Chapman Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 35 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Chapman Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference centre (651 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately NZD 35 to 35 for adults, and NZD 0 to 0 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 60 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Rotorua
Holiday Inn Rotorua
Rotorua Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Rotorua Hotel
Holiday Inn Rotorua Hotel Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 494 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1051 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1051 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Li Khim

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
is very very average. and the property is very old. i mean the room is very old. and the toilet is old, and alot long term stains. some room has very old air conditioner, makes very loud noise too. price is good. so if you dont mind the condition, can consider staying too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lusia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love everything at the Rydges.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

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

Winter Oasis

Overnight only. On a cold, wet day, the heated pool was bliss. Enjoyed the spa in the evening. Very quiet area and reasonably close to town. Would definitely stay again - facilities were great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yew choong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shmiah

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent king size bed. Samsung TV very good. Ground floor room handy to parked car. Chapmans Restaurant provided good choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pool area and breakfast. Rooms were fine. Nice to have a games room for kids also
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Garland

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was a dissapointment fir what we paid. We are both chefs so comming from this we know standards of food and quality. Also television in room on the nirmal channels was very fuzzy, picture was scrambled a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caio

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay, with nice play area for kids, great 35 degrees swimming pool and Spa. Great location, and room amenities. Cons: beds not too comfortable to my taste, bedroom cleaning could be improved.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! We had a good time and will definately be back - Just one downer being the service elevator was out of action.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anesa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eshan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vicki

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old property needs maintenance, room aircon very noisy and mould on windows, bathroom door in terrible condition, 3 towels for 4 people no attention to detail
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlyne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Liked: Staff & service
I was dissapinted with property used to be so nice when it was by the race course. I got to my room TV didnt work . I booked a balcony room and couldnt even open the doors. What is the point in paying extra?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herewini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025