Very comfortable bed. Spa and pool nice and warm. Buffet breakfast was good

Felt like room needed a deep clean. Blood sta8ns on wall by toilet and floor

Overall a very good experience. Rooms very spacious and good facilities Pool is great Used restaurant for both breakfast and dinner for a couple of nights. Wide variety of choices, definitely something for everyone. Had porridge one morning, more rice than oats, not unpleasant though. All you could eat evening buffet was good value , lots of choice. Beds were very comfortable Staff were very helpful This was a return visit after 5 years, now different owners. Would definitely return.

Bathroom, looking a bit tired. The Aircon didn't reach very quickly after showers, no fan. One large window had a lock issue (room 809, on top floor, so not a security problem), one of 2 didn't close. The safe didn't work. All these issues were reported to reception and I'm sure will get fixed. This hotel needs an update, it isn't quite in the same league as other Rydges hotels we've stayed at but is almost there.

The room was clean and comfortable and this hotel had the most comfortable pillows and bed of any hotel I have ever stayed in. The staff were attentive and friendly and went the extra mile to help me as I had an injured knee - they listened to me and delivered and helped me with an error I had made. Happy with coffee machine in my room and that in the bar. The pool, while great for supervised children and was heated (which I did not like personally) was very clean. Rydges limits the number of sunbeds and chairs by the pool to keep the area uncrowded but usable, which is very clever. Laundry facilities were great for us travellers who have been exploring for weeks. Great location - right next to Whakarewarewa - I had an excellent view of this thermal park from my balcony. Loved it. Also, they had a water machine that you could refill your water bottles for free- so no having to keep buying more. Saves us money and the use of less plastic which harms the environment. Could not recommend this hotel enough.

An alternative to a heated pool. A lending/Swop library for those of us who still read paperbacks ;)

Got an upgrade to a great room with awesome view on Whakarewarewa. However very thin windows so could hear everything from the swimming pool area. Great block out curtains to sleep in in the morning :) Comfy bed, good room layout, shower was fine. Loved the hot pools. Good location for Whakarewarewa, Te Puia, Wai-o-Tapu, Redwoods, Blue/Green Lake, Tarawera...

Room Service - Paid $24 for what was supposed to be a mud cake (gooey center), only to get a very dry and bland chocolate cake. Check in and check out is very minimal - literally no information provided at the check in, and there is also no information booklet in the room. Check out - The receptionist would have just taken my key and not said anything - wasn't even asked the simple question of how was my stay, so wasn't given a chance to talk about the room service. I did it anyway and was kindly refunded for it. Loved the pool and hot pool, however one of the hot pools jets wasn't working

Our room had a great view although I did have to pay extra for the upgrade. Our first room had a view of the roof which I did not think was good particularly as I had paid for four nights which already was quite alot. The Newly refurbished room was perfect. we liked everything about our room. Pillows and beds were very comfortable. Lovely lights. The black out curtain was great. Places to put your luggage. Gowns and slippers a nice touch. Having a safe and coffee making facility and a fridge was ideal. I liked the green idea but I kept forgetting to put up my green sign. Perhaps it could be the other way around- have a sign put up only if you want new towels etc. Great pool area and clean towels for swimming. My son liked using the gym

The only thing I recommend is cleaning around our bathroom sink is already looking tired around the drain and tap area. Also on the floor around the floor drain is dirty. Both spa pools were not working well but we still enjoyed them. We had noisy neighbours in and out constantly and heard the rooms around us banging doors till late after 11 pm. Could the doors be tightened more so that they just click shut quietly. I noticed the prawns are not cleaned ie de veined or the heads cleaned. I could not eat them and someone might get sick. I often could not find parking only near Whakarewarewa. Was worried my car would get broken in as deserted at night.

Nestled on the outskirts of town, with hot springs in the backyard, there was nothing not to love about this property. We only wish we had a longer stay! The pool looked amazing, there was plenty of carparking, and the bathroom was spotless. Its a short drive into the city centre for delicious food options on Eat Streat. There are also many bike paths around the hotel giving another option to exploring Rotorua, and I'm pretty sure a place across the road with bikes available for hire.

Like most hotels, bathroom lighting could be improved. But that's just trying to find something to complain about!

Blackout curtains in the room was great! Breakfast Buffet was very nice. Room spacious.. lovely scenic view with comfy chair to look out from room. Shower pressure was good. Aircon was good kept us cool.

Outdoor table beside pool needed a wipe down. Safe in room was not reset so didn’t use and couldn’t be bothered calling reception to fix. Didn’t use bath but would have preferred it to be separate from shower but not a big pain. The Iron had some sticky substance so had to clean it lucky didn’t get any on clothing. Top of bed headboard was dusty.

It was really easy to get to this place, and it was close to the attractions we wanted to visit (two restaurants and one cultural/nature centre). Check in was easy, staff were friendly, breakfast was delicious. No problems at all. We slept really well in a spacious room with very comfy beds. Parking looked a bit problematic when we came home from a late dinner and found no spots, but that was a false alarm - a staff member in the car park promptly directed us to additional parking that was along the side of the building, so no worries!

No issues.

Our stay at Rydges Hotel was quite enjoyable. The room was fully equipped with thoughtful amenities, such as plenty of electrical sockets and convenient bedside lights, which made our stay smooth and hassle-free. The attention to detail in the room’s setup greatly enhanced our comfort. Additionally, the receptionist was exceptional - she was welcoming, helpful and professional, which added a personal touch to our experience.

The room itself was on the smaller side. Also we booked a room for three, the setup was prepared for two, which was a bit uncomfortable. Nonetheless, given the short duration of our stay, these were minor inconveniences in an otherwise comfortable experience.

Nice rooms and big communal spaces. Enjoyed the outside heated pool in the evening (we stayed on a quiet Sunday night when hotel was not busy and full of coach parties). Convenient location for Māori village etc. staff friendly. Ate the dinner buffet ($60 a head) which was decent value if not spectacular

Property itself was great. Rotorua itself has become a commercial monster where none of the geological features hasn’t been monetised. If I stayed in Rotorua again, I’d happily stay here, but would personally stay in eg Taupō and just come to Rotorua for the day. Just my preference and still a 9/10 hotel.