59 km to Hobbiton
About this hotel
The 5 Star Princes Gate Hotel lies in the heart of the historic area of Rotorua, overlooking the world-famous Government Gardens, the museum, the art gallery and the Polynesian Spa. The hotel is just 100m from the city centre and within walking distance of various tourist attractions such as the Village Green, the lakefront and the Volcanic Playground for children. Built in 1897, this beautifully designed 40-room property offers style and sophistication. Guests will appreciate the array of excellent facilities, including a 24-hour reception service, a stylish bar, a restaurant and conference facilities. After a long day, guests can bask in the tranquility of the hotel sauna or perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the historic area of Rotorua soaking up the cultural surroundings.
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
- Spa & wellness
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Gym
- Family friendly
- Accessible
Facilities and services
Facilities 41
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour (14:00–22:00)
- Check-out hour (10:00)
- Late Check-out (extra charge)
- Mobile phone coverage
- Wi-fi
- Local and international calls (extra charge)
- Transfer service (extra charge)
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- Secure parking
- Valet parking (extra charge)
- Airport Shuttle (extra charge)
- Room service (extra charge)
- Laundry service
- Launderette (extra charge)
- Bicycle hire service (extra charge)
- Babysitting service (extra charge)
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour security
- Bellboy service
- Fireplace (extra charge)
- Smoke detector
- Hotel safe
- Cloakroom
- Shop (extra charge)
- Garden (extra charge)
- Terrace
- Bicycle storage
- Concierge
- Sun terrace
- Newspapers
- Luggage room (extra charge)
- Dining area
- Clothes dryer
- BBQ facilities
- Grill/BBQ
- Private pool
- Library
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
Catering 10
- Café
- Bar
- Restaurant (2)
- Non-smoking area
- Smoking area
- Highchairs
- Poolside snack bar (extra charge)
- Banquet hall
- Air conditioning in Restaurant
- Breakfast room
Health & wellness 4
- Sauna
- Steam bath (extra charge)
- Hot tub (extra charge)
- Spa centre (extra charge)
Entertainment & pools 5
- Indoor freshwater pool (1)
- Outdoor freshwater pool (3)
- Children’s swimming area (1)
- Sun loungers
- TV lounge
Sports 5
- Sailing (extra charge)
- Canoeing (extra charge)
- Fitness (extra charge)
- Cycling / mountain biking (extra charge)
- Golf practice facility (extra charge)
Business 5
- Conference room
- Meeting room
- Projector
- Photocopier
- Business centre
Meals 12
- Breakfast
- Breakfast served to the table
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- À la carte lunch
- À la carte dinner
- Set menu dinner
- Special dietary options
- Picnic
- Gluten-free meals
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- Vegetarian meal
- Snacks
Payment methods 5
- American Express
- JCB
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
Good to know 1
- Non-smoking establishment
Rooms and suites
DBT
Estate Room
Suite
Duchess Suite
DBT
Classic Room
Occupancy by room type
- Double roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 adults or max. 3 children)
- Single roomup to 1 guests (max. 1 adults)
- Suiteup to 8 guests (max. 8 adults or max. 5 children)
- Suiteup to 2 guests (max. 2 adults or max. 1 children)
- Twin roomup to 4 guests (max. 4 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
1057 Arawa Street, ., 3010 Rotorua
58 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.
- Government Gardens20 m
- Convention Centre20 m
- Bus/Train station50 m
- Nearest Bus / Metro Stop50 m
- Rotorua Mueum & Art Gallery200 m
- City centre200 m
- Energy Events Centre400 m
- Polynesian Spa400 m
- Golf course500 m
- Airport9 km
Meals and features
Meal plans
Type of stay
Key facts
- Year of most recent renovation
- 2024
- Number of floors (main building)
- 2
- Annexe (s)
- 1
- Number of floors (annexe)
- 2
- Double rooms
- 12
- Suites
- 3
- Apartments
- 17
- Triple rooms
- 14
Hotel data: Hotelbeds, updated 22/09/2026.
