$80 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 25, 2013 Check-out: May 26, 2013

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

4 stars
390 Fenton Street, --, Rotorua, 3040
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.8
out of 5
25 reviews
The Distinction Hotel on arrival

The Distinction Hotel on arrival looks like a nice place to stay and the staff were really... See full review

  • Evan
  • Mar 16, 2011
Lovely clean hotel - friendly

Lovely clean hotel - friendly welcome, great breakfast - great place for a family - would... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • Jan 26, 2011
Distinction Rotorua is a great place to relax and unwind after a busy day- offering a range of 4-star hotel rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool, unique hidden underground spas, a gorgeous garden setting, and plenty of places to relax. All rooms at Distinction Rotorua offer a modern ensuite bathroom, SKY TV and news channels, complimentary refreshments, in room safes and broadband internet access. Families can choose to interconnect rooms for more spacious accommodation. There are a range of on-site dining options to choose from, Mr Yakitori Japanese Sake Restaurant, buffet dinner, classic a la carte, or the nightly Maori Dinner & Show- traditional dishes and international fare, followed by a stirring, dynamic performance of Maori song and dance. Dine on a sumptuous buffet of international foods, New Zealand Cuisine and real Hangi food. Distinction Rotorua is fully New Zealand owned and operated, providing excellent service to its customers. Close to the city and attractions, near the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, this is a great base for exploring all that Rotorua has to offer. Plenty of free, off-street parking.

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre Rooms

Superior Room
The room offers 1 Queen bed or one queen bed with a single bed and a rollaway bed with Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite/Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Iron/Ironing board, Kettle, Modem/data port connection, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Room service, Safe in room, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone.
Deluxe Room
The room offers two Queen beds with Alarm clock, Bathroom amenities, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite/Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Iron/Ironing board, Kettle, Modem/data port connection, Non-smoking rooms, Refrigerator, Room service, Safe in room, Tea and coffee making facilities, Telephone.
Suites
Suites provide a more luxurious accommodation option, with a separate bedroom and lounge. Each room has a television and stylish furnishings, with kitchenette and mini bar for your comfort.
Presidential Suite.
The ultimate luxury suite, with two separate bedrooms, a full lounge and dining area, and deluxe spa bath. Contemporary art, leather couch, and stylish furnishings make for a home away from home.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Outdoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Laundry service
Babysitting/Child services
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Barber/Beauty shop
Conference facilities
Gift shop
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

-38.1582 176.2543
Area served
Rotorua.
Nearby airports
Rotorua Domestic Airport and Auckland International Airport.
Area description
Distinction Rotorua is situated on Fenton Street, walking distance to the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute or Te Puia. If one is more inclined to relax with a game of golf, then directly across the road is Rotorua's most prestigeous Golf Course (Arikkapakapa). Excellent shopping, tourist activities and nightlife are all with a 5-minute drive of the hotel. Rotorua's Airport is just a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Nearby points of interest

  • Whakarewarewa Hot Springs: 0.3 mi
  • Te Puia: 0.4 mi
  • Polynesian Spa: 1.4 mi
  • Rotorua Arts Village: 1.4 mi
  • Kawaha Point: 3.6 mi
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park: 3.8 mi
  • Gondola Cableway: 3.9 mi
  • Agrodome: 6 mi
  • Lake Tarawera: 7.4 mi
  • Brunswick Park: 7.4 mi
  • Hamurana: 8.6 mi

Dining

Mr Yakitori
Choose from over 30 varieties of succulent Yakitori (skewers of meat, seafood and vegetables, basted in a divine sauce and then flame-grilled to perfection before eyes), accompanied by Sake or Beer in the convivial atmosphere of Mr. Yakitori's casual dining bar
The Pavilion Restaurant
The Pavilion offers a relaxed atmosphere and impeccable service in a lovely Garden setting. Mouth-watering Seafood dishes are a speciality here, and the hotel's dessert menu is to die for. The Hotel's team of talented Chefs serves up both New Zealand and International cuisine every evening from 6pm.
D Bar
The modern new D Bar offers a warm atmosphere and delectable meal and bar-snack options. Come and relax after a day out sightseeing and choose from an array of thirst-quenching New Zealand wines & beers. Catch live Sports on a 60" LCD or just lounge back in our contemporary stylish new bar. Open daily from 4pm till late.
Kowhai Restaurant
Before setting out on each day's adventure, enjoy a hearty meal from the hotel's Breakfast Buffet in Kowhai Restaurant. Sizzling Bacon, eggs cooked just the way one like them, toasted Hash Browns, a range of fresh fruit to accompany cereals and mueslis, warm baked pastries such as Croissants and much more.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1400
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (25)

Ratings and reviews for Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Overall score

4.8 / 5
25 out of 25
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.6
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.6

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Reviewer score

5
Evan
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Mar 16, 2011

The Distinction Hotel on arrival

The Distinction Hotel on arrival looks like a nice place to stay and the staff were really friendly. A good breakfast, nice rooms and clean. However we booked the deluxe room and it appears that they are in the wing that is 30 meters from an intersection on the main road for trucks passing through Rotorua! As the rooms do not have airconditioning and the weather was warm (not hot) you needed the sliding doors on the balcony open until the noise from the trucks required us to shut the doors and turn the ceiling fan on high if any attempt to sleep was to be had.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
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4
Room cleanliness:
5
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5
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No rating
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4
Value:
4
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jan 26, 2011

Lovely clean hotel - friendly

Lovely clean hotel - friendly welcome, great breakfast - great place for a family - would definately stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
DAwn
Not Provided
Jun 11, 2010

The room we stayed in catered

The room we stayed in catered to our needs fine but was quite shabby... in need of an update! Other then that, I would stay there again, in a flasher room...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Deirdre
Not Provided
Jun 11, 2010

This was the perfect base for

This was the perfect base for our family long weekend in Rotorua. The rooms are very spacious and well appointed and the beds were really comfortable. The kids loved swimming in the heated outdoor pool, and were intrigued by the private grotto spa pools. Our family rate was excellent, especially as it included full breakfast for each of us (and not just the continental breakfast, but a cooked one!). Will definitely be staying there again and would recommend the Distinction to anyone going to Rotorua. the only gripe would be the Pavilion restaurant. We booked having checked out the lunch menu and imagining that the dinner menu would be along similar lines - it wasn't. It was pretty expensive with not much choice. Next time we'd eat in the bar, which served the menu we were after. Guess we should've checked first...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Kate
Not Provided
May 5, 2010

Rooms newly renovated and very

Rooms newly renovated and very comfortable. Breakfast choice excellent and staff helpful. The Hotel clearly has had a number of additions and the only downside was that the only lift was some distance from the rooms but this was a minor detail.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Julie
Not Provided
Apr 7, 2010

Found that check in was @ 2pm

Found that check in was @ 2pm when I requested for earlier check in. Staff were great. Breakfast was excellent. Enjoyed the stay. Thank you for a great but short Easter Weekend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 16, 2010

A little shabby but a pleasant

A little shabby but a pleasant room with good beds and linen. A little out of the way if you do not have a car. Excellent breakfast included with room rate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
john
Not Provided
Feb 5, 2010

Comfortable hotel well located

Comfortable hotel well located

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jan 27, 2010

I asked for a smoking room and

I asked for a smoking room and was givin a non smoking room but apart from that it was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Reviewer score

5
Ronald
Not Provided
Jan 21, 2010

Fantastic stay, the only blemish

Fantastic stay, the only blemish was the food at the japanese restaurant was not good but there are som many good places in town to eat that it was of little consequence. The staff were amazing and the pool and spa area fantastic. I would recomend a stay here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
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