Rydges Rotorua

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Buffet
Spa
Garden
Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Pool View

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Valley View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (City Facing)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 581 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 581 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

One Bedroom Suite City View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Queen Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King City Facing

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Double Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King High Floor Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Queen Valley View

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Queen Single Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Rotorua

Located in Whakarewarewa, Rydges Rotorua is adjacent to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and within a 10-minute stroll of Rotorua Golf Club. This 4.5-star hotel has 203 guestrooms and offers an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rotorua Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rydges Rotorua

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Rydges Rotorua have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 crib
  • 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 center (651 square feet 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
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 60 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • This property uses geothermal energy.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rydges Rotorua?

Rydges Rotorua provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rydges Rotorua?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rydges Rotorua on Jan 14, 2026 start from $109.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see within easy reach of Rydges Rotorua?

This hotel is situated in Whakarewarewa within a 10-minute walk of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua Golf Club. You'll also find Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rydges Rotorua?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Rydges Rotorua have a casino on the premises?

No, Rydges Rotorua doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rydges Rotorua?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Rydges Rotorua good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Rydges Rotorua?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Rydges Rotorua have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rydges Rotorua serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Chapman Restaurant.

Will Rydges Rotorua allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rydges Rotorua though service animals are welcome.

Does Rydges Rotorua have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Rydges Rotorua?

The closest major airport to Rydges Rotorua is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 5.3 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Rydges Rotorua?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy valley or pool views.

Rydges Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1061 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1061 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

Diana

Traveled with partner
Restaurant was excellent but hotel is very tired was disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sandip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a nice hotel to stay. Infrastructure looks slightly oldish and needing some care but amenities were good. It was clean, has free and easy parking, good pool, nice lobby, located next to whakarewarewa thermal village... Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

adam

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Reception, bar and restaurant are all nice, but lots of other areas of the hotel are fairly tired looking. Rooms are a good size with comfy beds and decent enough standard. Buffet breakfast was good with lots of choice. Pool is good, but quite small for the size of the hotel so was packed when we were there. Not world class, but pretty good value for what we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort style location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel. Rooms are a bit average and small. Bike lockup room is awesome, charged the e-bikes without issue. Limited parking onsite, did have to park out on the road one night. Gym is functional and the pool is fantastic . Staff were friendly and happy to help.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great hotel but need some TLC

I was located in the main building (room 422) and it is in desperate need of a refurb. The towel rail in the bathroom was so rusted and corroded that you couldn't even hang a towel on it (the one over the bath) - All in all it is a good hotel and I believe the new wing is really nice. I was just unfortunate to get one of the older rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

4/10 Poor

Alysha

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for my daughter’s birthday. The games room and buffet meals where the selling point to us. Staff were very friendly and helpful. This was. Mine and my 2 daughters first time staying at a hotel and were sadly very disappointed. Games room was a mess with most items broke. Or missing pieces so limited on what kids could play with. Buffet dinner was terrible. Meat was dry and chewy. A lot of items were unlabelled Dessert- chocolate fountain not even the kids would eat cheap and gross tasting. $75pp for dinner and we left still hungry. Very little extraction in bathroom so got very steamy. Floor was soaked after showers. Build up in toilet and sink and rubbish was under the bed. Reached out to voice my concerns but felt met with excuses and deflection. Sadly we won’t return in the foreseeable future. Maybe when the standard increases.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Malvika

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The bed was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was mould in the fridge and in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

joceline

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a paneled ceiling which had a huge gap in it so you could see up into the roof cavity with wiring and insulation coming through. Two of these pannels fell down into my room overnight. The roof cavity was large enough for someone to be up in so felt very unsafe. The TV was glitchy and the crome cast did not work, no body wash in the container. Filthy plug and outdated bathroom. I recieved a full refund but this is definitely not a 4 star hotel. I wouldnt even rate it a 2.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay here again. The walls needed to be repainted, they are covered with marks and are dirty. The room was very small. It looked very different than the hotel website. I gave it two stars because there was an outdoor heated pool that my son liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam and Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything 😁👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Li Khim

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Darla

Traveled 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