The Distinction Hotel in Rotorua is only 500 metres from to the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This 4-star hotel offers 3 restaurants, a bar, heated spa pools and a fitness centre. Free car parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided. All rooms and suites have a modern en suite bathroom, satellite TV and broadband internet access. Many rooms have a private balcony overlooking the golf course, pool area or forest. Distinction offers guests a choice of 3 restaurants: a Japanese sake restaurant, bar, or classic à la carte dining. The Distinction Hotel Rotorua is next to Arikikapakapa Golf Course and a short drive from Rotorua International Stadium. It is a 5-minute drive from the Polynesian Spa, city centre and Lake Rotorua. Access to a secure bicycle storage room and a wash down area is provided. There is a large map of Redwoods placed on the outside wall showing different bike tracks.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sunil
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Property felt very boring and dark walk ways no vibe
  • Kelly
    Australia Australia
    Room was good but a bit dated. Facilities were good.
  • John
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Outdoor pool, great breakfast, comfortable beds. Was a bit skeptical after reading mixed reviews, but we had no complaints about our stay. Deluxe suites are the refurbished ones with air conditioning, and I would highly recommend booking those....

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Distinction Hotel Rotorua

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Tamil
  • Filipino

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Distinction Hotel Rotorua takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash is not accepted Distinction Hotel Rotorua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Distinction Hotel Rotorua requires a NZD $1 credit card pre-authorisation or NZD $50 cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Please note that there is a 2% transaction fee when you pay with a credit card or a Visa or MasterCard debit card.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Distinction Hotel Rotorua

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua is 1.5 miles from the centre of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
    • Swimming Pool

  • Room options at Distinction Hotel Rotorua include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Yes, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Distinction Hotel Rotorua on this page.

  • Check-in at Distinction Hotel Rotorua is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The prices at Distinction Hotel Rotorua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.