4 Barnard Road, 3351 Rotorua, New Zealand
#18 of 81 hotels in Rotorua
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1324 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 March 2024
Caroline
AustraliaStaff were so helpful!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Kayoko
New ZealandIf we could have a bath mat for the each bathroom it would be great!
I love the welcome message card with lovely hand writing:)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Murphy
AustraliaNothing not to like.
Location was quiet with good access to city centre and local attractions. All staff went out of their way to help us with everything. Christine in reception was extremely helpful on our arrival.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Mlinek
United StatesPool was smaller than expected based on the website, but we still enjoyed it.
We enjoyed the "old school" style motel, but appreciated the expanded/modernized rooms.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Leisa
United KingdomFacilities, pool and spa
Excellent location opposite the luge. Excellent facilities
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
James
United KingdomNothing
Really enjoyed our stay at the Ripple Rotorua. A very warm welcome from Poppie with helpful advice on nearby attractions. Our room overlooked the creek running behind the property and was clean and well presented. Ripple is a ten minute drive into Rotorua or an hours leisurely stroll alongside the lake front. Would have no hesitation in staying there again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
David
United StatesThe entrance to the hotel was too narrow for more than one vehicle to enter/exit at a time, and the hotel was a decently long walk to any restaurants.
Rooms were spacious, clean, and well appointed. The staff were very friendly and helpful, there was a lovely wooded walking path near the hotel, and the pool and spa were clean and comfortably warm.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Rachel
New ZealandNo bar.
Breakfast was delivered on time and was warm and tasty. Staff were friendly and accommodation was spotless.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Raelene
AustraliaVery clean and tidy , staff were exceptional and so helpful and cleaning staff so happy and helpful, rooms were comfortable and clean, and a great position for our day trips , definitely recommend a stay here
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Deborah
New ZealandAbsolutely no complaints!!
Ambience, pre-arrival contact and welcome, fabulous environment in our rooms and wonderful staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomThe weather!!
Excellent service and fabulous facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Stella
United KingdomLocation was excellent for activities we wanted to visit. Centre was a bus trip 25metres away. The space was excellent with kitchen and living area and separate bedroom. Bathroom led out to a private spa. We could also reach the pool from the back door in just a few steps. The staff were exceptional and went out of their way to accommodate our needs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Pu
SingaporeBed is too small
Great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Ann
United StatesThe staff was wonderful, providing recommendations for bakeries and activities.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Tulloch
New ZealandSee above regarding parking.
It was great. The only problem we had was visitors to the restaurant at the back parking in our parking spot even though it was clearly marked it was for a unit. The motel was great and easy to find.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kim
United KingdomIt was fine, but slightly dated.
Good location friendly staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kim
AustraliaParking was not easy if you stay in room 15.
Everything.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Isobel
CanadaMy only thought was that the parking spots were VERY tight
On the edge of town with fast easy access to town
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Peter
United KingdomBathroom off the kitchen in our apartment was a rather odd design. Our apartment seemed rather tired. It's rather expensive for what and where it is.
The new owners clearly have a mission to make this a top both motel and I wish them well. As yet, it's just a ordinary motel. The room we had was a decent size and the kitchen facilities fine for self catering.. There are decent sitting out areas with some of the apartments but not all. The Brooks Restaurant at the site was very good indeed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Gillian
United KingdomStaff were excellent, so helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Peter
New ZealandNothing
Perfect location and room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Wikitoria
New ZealandWe only had a 1 nights stay, definitely booking longer for the near future
The bed was very comfortable and had nice linen, the overall room was very nice had tea,coffee etc also some treats were left for us which was just beyond amazing, thankyou for a great stay☺️
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Ankur
IndiaNothing to not like
Amazing crew, Lovely place, close to some really nice places. You are so close to nature.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jeanette
AustraliaPillows were average
We liked that we had interconnecting rooms, 2 bathrooms, lounges, mini kitchens, spa and a lovely stream behind the rooms.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Graeme
AustraliaNothing
2 weeks travelling around the North Island, this motel was by far the best we have stayed in. We could not fault the Ripple in any way, highly recommend for any future stays.
Stayed in March 2024
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