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Best Western Braeside Rotorua

4 Barnard Road, 3201 Rotorua

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Distance to the trail

54 km to Hobbiton

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About this hotel

Best Western Braeside Rotorua offers a tranquil retreat on New Zealand's North Island. Rotorua is a must-visit destination for any traveller seeking a uniquely, New Zealand experience. Famed for its geothermal springs and pools, boundless greenery and historic Maori villages, Rotorua provides ample diversity for visitors to leave with a memorable story to recount. An intimate resort tucked away on a leafy street, our charming accommodations comprise of spacious kitchenette guest rooms and suites, each equipped with cable TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi. First time visitors to the city of Rotorua should note that the resort is situated in a sulphur-free area. The resort offers a variety of features onsite such as an outdoor (heated) swimming pool, spa area, minigolf, a playground for children, games room and our very own trout stream. Be sure to check out our onsite restaurant, 'The Brook Bar & Bistro', ranked one of the best in Rotorua on Tripadvisor. Open daily for Dinner. Breakfast and lunch available for group and conference bookings. Guests staying with Best Western Braeside Rotorua will enjoy proximity to water sports during the summer months on nearby Lake Rotorua and a wealth of activities within walking distance of your door. To ensure you get the best out of your stay, we have short-listed some of the activities in and around Rotorua. With our knowledge and expertise, we can help you to create an itinerary to suit your requirements. These include Skyline Rides, NZ Heritage Farm, Rainbow Springs, The Agrodome Sheep Show / Farm Tour and Mountain Action.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Family friendly
  • Accessible

Facilities and services

Facilities 21

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour (14:00–21:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00–10:00)
  • Wi-fi (extra charge)
  • Room service (extra charge)
  • Laundry service (extra charge)
  • Launderette (extra charge)
  • Babysitting service (extra charge)
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  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe (extra charge)
  • Lift access (extra charge)
  • Garden (extra charge)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room (extra charge)
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Library

Catering 3

  • Bar (extra charge)
  • Restaurant (1)
  • Smoking area (extra charge)

Health & wellness 2

  • Hot tub (extra charge)
  • Spa centre (extra charge)

Entertainment & pools 6

  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
  • Children’s swimming area (1)
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Children playground (extra charge)
  • Game room (extra charge)

Sports 4

  • Table tennis (extra charge)
  • Mini golf (extra charge)
  • Golf (extra charge)
  • Golf practice facility (extra charge)

Business 4

  • Conference room (1)
  • Meeting room
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre

Meals 1

  • Picnic

Payment methods 2

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Rooms and suites

Occupancy by room type

  • Apartmentup to 10 guests (max. 10 adults or max. 6 children)
  • Studioup to 5 guests (max. 5 adults or max. 3 children)

Room types and occupancy come from this hotel's Hotelbeds catalogue entry. Not every type can be booked at all times; ask the hotel to confirm availability and bed layout.

Location and surroundings

4 Barnard Road, 3201 Rotorua

54 km to Hobbiton (film trail). Straight-line distances: real driving time depends on the road, the season and the traffic, so plan extra for mountain roads and in summer.

Meals and features

Type of stay

  • Business hotels
  • Hotels with charm
  • Hotels with spa

Key facts

Total number of rooms
14
Number of floors (main building)
1
Suites
12

Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 02/10/2026.

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