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Find Out MoreChapman’s Restaurant and Bar
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Find Out MoreHoliday Inn Rotorua Hotel
Located on the edge of the spectacular Redwood forest and overlooking Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve, Holiday Inn Rotorua is the perfect hotel to explore this beautiful part of the North Island.
With purpose built mountain bike and adventure equipment washing facilities, and a year round geothermally heated swimming pool plus two spas, both families and thrill seekers will feel relaxed and welcomed. And the best part …… kids stay and eat free!
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Rotorua Hotel – The Base of Your Next Escape
Ready to book? Here are some more reasons to choose Holiday Inn Rotorua for your next visit to New Zealand’s favourite family getaway.
- Kids Stay & Eat Free*
- 10min to Rotorua’s Mountain Biking Trails
- Daily Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off Service
- Rotorua Hotel Tour Desk
- Mountain Bike & Equipment Storage
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“One of the best Holiday Inn Property”
This property is one of the best properties owned by the Holiday Inn brand. The rooms are spacious, well maintained and with very nice views of the thermal valley. In house hot water pool is an added advantage. Pros- Spacious rooms which are well lit and well maintained, courteous staff, great location, good room service… Read more »
Read More“Good location”
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was also good. Unfortunately, the room faced the city so we couldn’t enjoy the scenery of the Living Maori Village. Surrounding environment was nice to take a walk. This hotel is not very far from downtown of Rotorua, so walk to downtown for food or something… Read more »
Read More“Wonderful stay.”
We actually booked our weekend here based on a magazine article with advice from a local. They said the buffet was well worth staying here for. Friday the day of our arrival we had the dinner buffet which we thought was very reasonably priced at NZ$47:50 per adult and kids under 12yrs old eat free…. Read more »
Read More“10 hours sleep and hot shower”
I was welcomed with a friendly smile. When you’ve just finished a weekend of activity, in the rain, all you want is a good bed and shower. I really enjoyed my room, it was quiet, comfortable bed, which was my main priority. An excellent hot shower where you could adjust the pressure. It was modern… Read more »
Read More“Good night sleep”
My partner and I stayed here for two nights. We weren’t quite used to hotels without a sink, microwave, knives or forks but the staff were accommodating and friendly enough to facilitate our needs. Free WiFi is definitely a bonus and I could take advantage of a Pokestop from our room 🙂 Bed was spacious… Read more »
Read More“Lovely hotel to celebrate an 80th Birthday.”
Had the pleasure of staying one night at the Holiday Inn in Rotorua while attending a very large 80th Birthday celebration. The rooms were spotless and very clean, lovely thick fluffy white towels (something I love!), bed was super comfortable and so nice to have a choice of a firm or soft pillow. Buffett breakfast… Read more »
Read More“Lovely Stay”
Stayed here whilst catching up with old Friends in Rotorua. Room was comfortable, and quiet. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Free WiFi was a great bonus! I think this Hotel is better suited professional couples / singles rather than for families.
Read MoreBeautiful location
We stay for 2 night, it’s a good experience as the hotel was close the market, we rented 2 bikes and went redwood Forrest for mountain biking which is also close by, the room was clean and we had pool view as the city is full of geothermal activity our room had the view of… Read more »
Read MoreAn enjoyable stay
On arrival we got upgraded to a deluxe room – what a lovely surprise. We also had very good service from the reception desk. Conveniently located right across the thermal pools. Close to town and also the Redwoods Forest. All in all a very good choice when visiting Rotorua.
Read MoreGreat Location
This Hotel is in the perfect location for visiting the hot springs etc, you can even have a view of a thermal pool from your hotel window. The rooms were clean and well appointed and up to date. There is plentiful free parking at the front of the hotel. The Restaurant was OK, nothing special.
Read More“One of the best Holiday Inn Property”
This property is one of the best properties owned by the Holiday Inn brand. The rooms are spacious, well maintained and with very nice views of the thermal valley. In house hot water pool is an added advantage.
Pros- Spacious rooms which are well lit and well maintained, courteous staff, great location, good room service
Cons- Parking space is hard to find during weekends, restaurant has limited food options
“Good location”
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was also good.
Unfortunately, the room faced the city so we couldn’t enjoy the scenery of the Living Maori Village. Surrounding environment was nice to take a walk. This hotel is not very far from downtown of Rotorua, so walk to downtown for food or something isn’t big problem.
Some of facilities seemed to aging.
“Wonderful stay.”
We actually booked our weekend here based on a magazine article with advice from a local. They said the buffet was well worth staying here for. Friday the day of our arrival we had the dinner buffet which we thought was very reasonably priced at NZ$47:50 per adult and kids under 12yrs old eat free. There was a lovely spread of salad starters both meat and sea food so something for everyone. The mains were also very good with 2 types of very delicious meat dishes, battered fish, pasta, 2 types of hot soup, roasted veg which were so delicious, rice and butter chicken curry.
The only disappointment was the butter chicken curry which is meant to be a totally mild and melt in the mouth curry that anyone can enjoy.
I got some for my young son but luckily tasted it first to test for spiciness. Now I am indian and I found it too hot for me so my son couldn’t eat it. This curry in the UK is a mild creamy melange of thick rich sauce without even a hint of chilly,black pepper or garam massala.
We were sad this was not the case here.
Breakfast buffet was very hectic but the food was all very good again with a variety of the usual things on offer. Eggs boiled or scrambled. Baked beans, bacon, sausages, pancakes, fruit compote, maple flavoured syrup, fresh cream, hash browns, cereal, porridge, rice congee, pastries, toast,juice & tea coffee. It would be lovely to see an egg station here where you can choose a freshly cooked egg but that’s just my view.
The hotel is very tastefully decorated and large. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable. We had a room with 2 queen size beds which meant myself my husband and young son were able to spread out and sleep well. This is way more than I can say for other hotels who like to cram in tiny beds.
The geothermaly heated pool is divine and well worth a dip. It’s better when the wind is blowing away from the hotel as the smell of sulphur can be a bit over powering but this is general to Rotorua and I’m told if you stay more than a weekend or indeed live here then you get immune to the smell.
The location of the hotel is great and within short drive of many interesting places. The town and restaurants are a short walk away. The park with its thermal activity is a 10 minute drive and the hobbit movie set(which I will write about in another review) is less than an hours drive away.
All the staff we met were very happy and proffesional. We were well looked after and would definitely return.
“10 hours sleep and hot shower”
I was welcomed with a friendly smile.
When you’ve just finished a weekend of activity, in the rain, all you want is a good bed and shower.
I really enjoyed my room, it was quiet, comfortable bed, which was my main priority. An excellent hot shower where you could adjust the pressure.
It was modern and tidy.
I also had a really good view overlooking Rotorua from level 5 facing the carpark.
They had a heated pool which I didn’t use, as I had just come from the Polynesia Spa.
Then of course I caught 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
So I guess it comes down to what your priorities are.
It was exactly what I wanted.
“Good night sleep”
My partner and I stayed here for two nights. We weren’t quite used to hotels without a sink, microwave, knives or forks but the staff were accommodating and friendly enough to facilitate our needs.
Free WiFi is definitely a bonus and I could take advantage of a Pokestop from our room 🙂
Bed was spacious and the pillows were comfortable.
We forked out extra for a room with a balcony but it was quite small and didn’t look too safe so we didn’t use it.
I don’t think I would recommend this hotel out to families but it is a great place for professional couples or singles.
“Lovely hotel to celebrate an 80th Birthday.”
Had the pleasure of staying one night at the Holiday Inn in Rotorua while attending a very large 80th Birthday celebration.
The rooms were spotless and very clean, lovely thick fluffy white towels (something I love!), bed was super comfortable and so nice to have a choice of a firm or soft pillow.
Buffett breakfast was excellent, a lot of choices and nicely cooked.
The food at the birthday celebration where there were 200 odd people was very nice.
We had some bar nibbles while watching the rugby and a few drinks, bar staff were excellent.
A lovely birthday celebration made more pleasurable by a clean, well run, friendly hotel, would definitely recommend and return given the opportunity.
“Lovely Stay”
Stayed here whilst catching up with old Friends in Rotorua. Room was comfortable, and quiet. Staff were friendly and pleasant. Free WiFi was a great bonus! I think this Hotel is better suited professional couples / singles rather than for families.
Beautiful location
We stay for 2 night, it’s a good experience as the hotel was close the market, we rented 2 bikes and went redwood Forrest for mountain biking which is also close by, the room was clean and we had pool view as the city is full of geothermal activity our room had the view of it, it’s was really amazing see the steam as a fog 6 o’clock in the morning was mesmerizing. The only problem we had that there was no one to help with the luggage we had to carry everything from the gate to the parking. Over all our stay at the hotel was pleasant and we enjoyed it.
An enjoyable stay
On arrival we got upgraded to a deluxe room – what a lovely surprise. We also had very good service from the reception desk. Conveniently located right across the thermal pools. Close to town and also the Redwoods Forest. All in all a very good choice when visiting Rotorua.
Great Location
This Hotel is in the perfect location for visiting the hot springs etc, you can even have a view of a thermal pool from your hotel window. The rooms were clean and well appointed and up to date. There is plentiful free parking at the front of the hotel. The Restaurant was OK, nothing special.
Mountain Biking in Rotorua
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Find Out MoreFamilies in Rotorua
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Our Hotel Rooms
Our accommodation in Rotorua offers the perfect mix of comfort and modern style. Experience the Holiday Inn hallmarks including pillow choice and mattress toppers for a great night’s sleep.
All our spacious and newly appointed rooms are home to modern features and amenities including
- Unlimited Wifi Access **
- Various Room configurations: King Bed, Two Queens Beds, Two Double Beds, Two Single Beds and Queen plus Single Bed.
- Sky Sports, Sky Movies and Children’s Channels
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible Rooms Available
Meetings and Events
We offer flexible and varied spaces to hold meetings, conferences and special occasions for between 2 – 600 people. Set amongst beautiful natural scenery and located next to the Wharakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Holiday Inn Rotorua is the ideal choice for an energising conference or event. Far enough away from town to enjoy peace and quiet, yet close enough to town to enjoy its varied entertainment options and right in the heart of the thermal wonderland.
Holiday Inn Rotorua has six newly refurbished meeting rooms available to make your own. From private meetings to full company conferences, we can host you and your guests in true style.
Your Perfect Base in Rotorua
With secure equipment storage, adventure equipment washing facilities and a pool that is geothermally heated all year round, both families and thrill seekers will feel relaxed and welcomed at Holiday Inn Rotorua. Share memories in our lounge bar, before enjoying a delicious buffet or a la carte meal in the famous Chapman’s restaurant. And the best part… Kids Stay & Eat Free!
Whatever activity you have planned, our local knowledge and tips will ensure you make the most of your visit. Alternatively check out our latest blogs about what’s on in Rotorua.