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A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery. - Prince's Gate Hotel (Rotorua)
Two armchairs facing a fireplace with bookshelves and a chandelier in the background. - Prince's Gate Hotel (Rotorua)
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Luxury
5.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Luxury hotel near Polynesian Spa

Located close to Government Gardens and Eat Street, Prince's Gate Hotel provides a poolside bar, a garden, and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A grand staircase with ornate railings, a chandelier, and patterned wallpaper.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, striped wallpaper, patterned headboard, and decorative pillows.

Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

A room with a striped wall, a patterned carpet, a vintage sofa, a green armchair, a chandelier, and a telephone.

One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Designer Room

A bedroom with a patterned wallpaper, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a chair, and a red armchair.

Designer Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a desk, a TV, and a chandelier.

Estate Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Room

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a large bed with decorative pillows, a desk with a chair, a television, and a chandelier.

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

A hotel room with striped walls, a chandelier, a bed with patterned bedding, and a floral wallpaper.

Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, ornate curtains, a chandelier, and a floral-patterned carpet.

Duchess Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Estate Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Inner City, a neighborhood in Rotorua, Prince's Gate Hotel is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Government Gardens and Lake Rotorua, while Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Mitai Maori Village are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Skyline Rotorua. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a prominent tower and a red roof, surrounded by trees and benches.
    Government Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A brightly lit pedestrian walkway with colorful lighting and various signs.
    Eat Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.
    Tamaki Maori Village
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.
    Polynesian Spa
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rotorua Central Mall
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Poco.
    5 min walk
  • The Fainting Goat
    4 min walk
  • Brew | Craft Beer Pub
    6 min walk
  • El Mexican Zapata
    4 min walk
  • CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 35 to 38 for adults and NZD 18 to 18 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Duke's Bar
  • Duke's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool gate

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 35 to 38 for adults, and NZD 18 to 18 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30.0 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 fire extinguisher and 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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Prince's Gate Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Prince's Gate Hotel located?

Located in Inner City, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Government Gardens, Rotorua Energy Events Centre, and Polynesian Spa. Eat Street and Lake Rotorua are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay close to town. And funky, yet awesome rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, older hotel, with beautifully decorated rooms. Vintage, but with modern bathrooms & heat a/c. Front desk staff helpful and accommodating to my needs. Would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and wonderfully warm in winter with thermal central heating. Room was quaint and comfortable. Bed was a little hard for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cutest boutique hotel with hot springs, fireplace, large rooms and friendly staff that make you feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

nalin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Improved since last visit. Better interiors, spa worked. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building, well maintained. Comfortable bed, good continental breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in a handy location, historical, quirky decor in the rooms, relaxing hot pools and sauna too. Helpful friendly staff too from check in, at the bar and breakfast in the morning. Great overall experience. I would recommend and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a charming property with a very spacious room at a good rate. A/C and heating both worked very well. Great location right within walking distance to main dining and shopping area. Couple things to note is there is no elevator at the property but staff was able to assist with bringing luggage up. It is also private entrance to the rooms, like motel style
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ambience of the old building in terms of dining room and bedrooms. Staff helpful and food very good (Breakfast and Dinner two nights)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The onsite restaurant was great. The sauna and hot tubs were wonderful. Sandeep Kaur was especially helpful and pleasant. All in all a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great character, great location and free parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fushia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are welcoming, helpful and deliver great customer service. Enjoyed their restaurant, food amazing staff amazing! Relaxed everyday in the spas. All amenities we needed are within walking distance. Will definitely return 😁
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here. Staff were friendly and responsive to requests. Special thanks to Ailsa for going above and beyond to make the stay perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

DIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly, room is clean and with beautiful decorations, breakfast is delicious but at the end all the fruits are gone, no replacements, the 19th century building is well maintained, the piano in the lounge area is definitely a plus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning building in perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice, very clean and comfortable plus the location is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in this gorgeous hotel. The room was quiet, the staff were amazing given we had no internet they provided a free breakfast for both of us. Thank you for a lovely stay, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were attentive and accommodating. The toilets need an upgrade. The breakfast buffet were short of food, we were not able to enjoy the food as they ran out of almost all the food for breakfast. We enjoyed the public pool as well as the private pool,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience staying in this heritage building. Calling it 5 star is pushing it a bit though. We were in a ground floor estate room. The bathroom was clean and serviceable but nothing flash. There were a few minor issues - light bulb in the bedside lamp not working, no towels in the pool area one morning. The breakfast was pleasant but nothing special. The room service food wasn't great. I would recommend booking an upstairs room, as being an old building the people in the room above you can sound like elephants overhead. This sounds like a lot of negatives but on the positive side, the building is gorgeous, the pool area is lovely, the staff were great. The location is also excellent. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool, old place. Staff was great, antique phone actually worked, decor was authentic and the common areas well decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in interesting, unique & historic building!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building in a fantastic location, so close to the lake and shops, restaurants, cafes and the beautiful Parliament gardens across the street. Lovely outdoor hot pools, with a private one as well! The sauna was much appreciated to dry off in warmth after a soak. Our room was downstairs with no view and quirky but comfortable with clean sheets and a clean functional bathroom. The shampoo supplied was a bit budget so take your own and no conditioner. We dined one evening at the restaurant… just ok. No real vibe, almost stale atmosphere. Too pricey for what we got and the wait staff seemed to be clock watching (at 8.30pm I might add!) The $25 buffet breakfast looked bog standard but we chose nearby cafes instead. I’d stay again but would request an upstairs room this time. Outstanding restaurant 5 minutes up the road called The Fainting Goat … ensure you book! Outstanding Cafe was the Lime Cafe … superb !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the history of the hotel and the public areas were lovely. Enjoyed the view from the veranda and drinks on the veranda
Lunch on the veranda
Happy hour drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
À unique stay; very comfortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Hotel was beautiful and the decor in the rooms was lovely. The staff was friendly and very attentive. Overall the room was clean but The bathrooms in the rooms could use an upgrade and the property also needs upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026