Prince's Gate Hotel
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand
The Princes Gate is a historical, boutique-style hotel in the center of Rotorua. This classical 5-star hotel is opposite the Polynesian Spa and the famous Government Gardens. The hotel has 52 stylish guestrooms and apartments, all decorated in a traditional and classical style. Each room is air-conditioned and beautifully furnished with luxurious private bathroom and a range of personal toiletries. The larger apartments offer a living area and kitchen facilities. The Princes Gate Hotel, dates back to 1897 and is located in the historical area of the city. The hotel is only 100-yards from the lakefront and city center and is also within easy reach of the Convention Center. There are a restaurant and bar on-site offering breakfast, lunch, High Tea and dinner. Property offers three thermally heated pools, a private plunge pool and sauna.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Free Parking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Coffee shop
  • BBQ facilities
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Packed lunches
  • Cycling
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • On-site parking
  • outdoor pool
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Horseback Riding
  • Off-Site parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Happy Hour
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Public transport tickets
  • Plunge pool
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fence around pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Bike tours
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Food delivery
  • Audible alarm
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Spa/sauna
  • Tour services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Room service available
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Staff was super welcoming and nice, bed was really comfortable, the pools were relaxing and nice they had towels for it. I wish I had more time there
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central heating was lovely
Door was a little weird. Bathroom was a little cramped.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
location, close to other restarants.
Bar nibbles were to expencive for stuff you get out of a freezer bag...... food you can get at newworld not freshly made...After that didnt want to try the in house dining, went down the street even in the poring Rain ...you have to look at changing that.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
I find the place very charming. I took all of my dinners at their restaurant and enjoyed the food and ambience very much. Cindy in particular is a very lovely, friendly, service-oriented person who works in the restaurant. Great location.
The classic double room is quite small. I prefer the Estate rooms. Needs better sound barrier between rooms.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Proximity to everything
Parking
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The history and culture of this property, it’s kept in good condition and everything was well managed
The bathroom could be more modern
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything
None.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location. Great staff. Reception staff was the best so far on our three month trip. Classic historic hotel.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location, near government garden.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Excellent location in the heart of the city.
Not much to not like.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The suite was amazing, We lived and elt like royalty here
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location! Value for money!
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stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great location, very quiet room and we enjoyed the newly refurbished private hot pool. The room was large and had everything we needed for our stay, the coffee machine was a great bonus. Lovely to stay in the old hotel as well, lots of history.
Nothing everything was great.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
The decor, the stained glass windows, the beds were comfy, coffee availability in the room.
Bathroom needs updating, no AC in the 2nd bedroom. We were on the 2nd floor of the apartments and there was no lift.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
It was Avery interesting old hotel, well restored and maintained. The location was great, close in but out of the tourist hustle. We enjoyed most of the amenities: bar, dining room, breakfast buffet, hot pools and sauna. Staff was very helpful and the food was good.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The way they've remodeled it is clever. You can tell it was an older property and they've restored it in an interesting way. The bed was comfortable and there is free parking on the side of the hotel. A short walk away from the lake and streets with many restaurants.
It's an older property, it's a wooden structure and you can hear everything. You can hear noise outside the door quite well and you can hear footsteps in the room above quite loudly. The breakfast was a poor option for a supposed five star hotel.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Classic, historic hotel, fantastic location, we had a large room in the annex
Breakfast. Under ripe melons, stale croissants
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Close to Government Gardens and lakeside geothermal area. Comfortable old style lounge and bar facility. Can walk to many restaurants
Hot tub was closed for repairs but referral to nearby geothermal Polynesian Pools complex more than compensated, at a reasonable price for an upgrade.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location and very helpful staff. They offered to upgrade us to a suite for the same price we wanted to stay another night as they didn’t have the same room available the next night. Main building very regal.
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location. A charming, Old World style property. Loved the extra space.
Not sure why any pots and pans included when there's no hob. Shower curtain was several inches short so water splashed all around. Precious little shelf space in the bath for toiletries. These are minor issues for a short stay.
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Prince's Gate Hotel

1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty, 3010, New Zealand