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Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 star property

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools
Designer Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Library

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Eat Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

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

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Duchess Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Duchess Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | Living area | LCD TV

One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | Living area | LCD TV

Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Estate Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Estate Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Designer Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Duchess Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premier Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Estate Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Designer Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5-star Rotorua hotel walkable to Polynesian Spa
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Prince's Gate Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a children's pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space) and an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor public bath (no minerals). There are 4 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Prince's Gate Hotel features hot springs, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 4.5-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms. This Victorian hotel also offers a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Prince's Gate Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Nellie Budd Restaurant - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Duke's Restaurant - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Duke's Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duke's Bar
  • Duke's Restaurant
  • Nellie Budd Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot springs
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 100 ºF
  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
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

Hotel Princes Gate
Princes Gate Hotel
Princes Gate Hotel Rotorua
Princes Gate Rotorua
Princes Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Rotorua
Prince's Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool need upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Xinzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old school quality & lovely staff out front & bar
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was charming. The staff was welcoming abl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location. All the amenities are very convenient, I appreciated the pool and sauna. Outdoor facilities, including pool and hot tub, require significant cleaning and updating, including vacuuming the bottom of the pool and treating for bugs and ants,
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down, poorly run
Outdated room. Housekeeping poor. Breakfast poor. Unfriendly staff with a few exceptions. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisl, Lewes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was small and ver outdated. This was the most expensive room I booked on my whole trip, so was disappointed. Hotel has some charming qualities, hot tubs and pools were delightful, but didn’t care for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A special place
Second time staying here as my children (and I) absolutely love it. This is a charming property and the historical elements are so interesting. The foyer is fascinating for children with the old fashioned phone and grand piano. Excellent location, easy walking distance to the park, lakefront and many restaurants. Very good breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable and pool is lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool vintage hotel with a nice restaurant and pools. A bit of an older building so not super sound proof. Our room faced the Main Street and there was some noise from cars driving by and other guests. The room was also very small, it was hard to open up our luggage and move around the room. Staff was very welcoming and room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raman

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their thermal hot water spa is magical! It’s open to air where we enjoyed light cold showers and hot spa, we also enjoyed their closed private spa. Breakfast was excellent. Staff is very friendly :) You enjoyed our stay here very much thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEMETRUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old school
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage hotel in the heart of the city. Great service, staff, and hot pools on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and genuinely helpful front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with partner
We stayed here 2 nights and had a nice stay, the only thing that let it down was the shower - it was very poor. Had a nice large room and the bed was comfy. Great location and we managed ok for free parking fortunately
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy place to stay, distance was close to most places within the city. Staff was also friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage property with fabulous staff. We enjoyed our daily breakfast and pool use. Great place to walk the township.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the thermal pools so much. Breakfast is awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy And Worth The Price
I really enjoyed my stay at Prince’s Gate Hotel. The staff were very present with their service whether at the desk or the cleaning staff. The room was fantastic and very decent size, king size bed was comfortable, carpeted, and the bathroom was nice and I got good use from the bath. The facilities were great with heated pools and sauna as well as a restaurant, although I didn’t use the attached restaurant. It was located within 10 minutes from the street shops and less than 5 from pubs and restaurants. The car park on site was fairly small but there was plenty of free parking on the side street. Definitely worth a stay, even for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Xaylem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very charming and great location. Only issues were things not working properly and lots of creaks given the hotel is quite old.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice gardens and character building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to accommodate us in need of an early check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024