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Reviews of Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT 4.5 stars

272 Fenton Street, 3040 Rotorua, New Zealand

#60 of 81 hotels in Rotorua

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1752 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    6.0
    Stay was satisfactory .
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were given the ground floor and there was water leaking everywhere . Noise of water leaking was a bit annoying in the night .

    Convenient location and big rooms with double beds .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good value, clean and tidy. Helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms need a bit of a renovation It would be great to have the pool operational again

    We were given a late check out at no extra cost. Staff were keen to help It was a very pleasant and economical stay

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Will not return back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fire alarm going off and staff not being able to turn off. Due to fault. Staff was not caring towards our concerns. Rude staff just walking into our room without knocking first. Will not be returning to this hotel again. We left a night early but still paid cause we had to.

    Nice entrance

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet breakfast wasn’t amazing. Can also do an upgrade with the extra blankets provided to guests on request.

    Spacious, friendly staff and comfortable beds!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    6.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As above. Also the room service meal was very small for the cost.

    The room was great and the beds very comfortable. But the fan in the bathroom was on all night and very noisy. There was also very loud noise from the next door bathroom an air lock in the shower. Very noisy. This was a disappointment.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The jets in the spa bath weren't working.

    Great size room and amenities. The blinds in the spa bath room need to be completely private when pulled all the way down there are still gaps between the blinds and anyone could be perving at you while you enjoy your spa bath👀

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were a little slow in processing my check in and speaking to each other more than addressing me, though I am not sure if this was a new team member in training. The room was not clean, there was dirty and hairs on the floor and beds, very unpleasant particularly given the significant cost of the room. The spa bath was not working and there was a little note that the bath could still be relaxing if I purchase their bath salts to put in.

    The hotel was well positioned and fairly central to Rotorua for eateries, shopping etc. The atrium on arrival was pleasant and staff were smartly dressed. There was tea making facilties in the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was a fault with the fridge, it would not turn off. Fridge kept running all night, I think the fridge needed re-gassing or a service or both.

    Comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We smelt a very strong spice smell in the hallway on level 4, and inside the room. When we reported it to reception, we were told it was the Sulphur smell of Rotoura. We knew the difference. We were moved to another room, the spa bath jets were not working but they did offer bath salts for $5.00 at reception

    room size breakfast water pressure

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa wasn’t working, and could smell the sulphur coming thru the window seals

    Affordable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Have stayed here often. Decor has always been a little dated, but the spectacularly comfortable beds, cleanliness, and reasonable rates (usually!) more than offset this. However its getting a little "ragged around the edges".....grout in the bathrooms needs repointing, chrome wearing off the toilet cistern button looks shabby, though its spotlessly clean: ditto paint flaking off the door and scorch marks on one of the power points. Just little things that are starting to become obvious.

    Most comfortable beds in town! Service is good, the place is clean: I generally ask for little more....

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far from town

    Comfy beds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Definitely enjoyed the stay given the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Generally not clean, a bit mouldy. Toilet wasn't cleaned perfectly.

    Pretty spacious room, comfy beds, super fast wifi, decent location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Disappointing buffet breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To say that the breakfast buffet was disappointing was an understatement. There were not a lot of choices to begin with. I remember our last time there and it was much better. The only coffee machine broke and no one was able to fix it. Then the croissants were finished and were not replaced. When asked,a staff member kept saying in a minute, but they never arrived. All in all a disappointing breakfast experience. My kids and elderly parents were really looking forward to it.

    The atmosphere of the hotel was nice. The doors connecting our two rooms were a nice touch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    light shinning under entrance door and drawn curtains let light into room at the top of curtain

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable, bathroom needed attention
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was damaged tiles and fittings were not fixed

    Handy to town

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Comfy and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Ground Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was either scalding hot or freezing cold. Spa bath not working. Room key cards kept stopping working and the tables at breakfast weren't cleaned due to lack of staff.

    Breakfast was yum. Beds super comfy rooms a good size. Free use of Guest laundry was awesome.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    6.0
    Not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cleanliness mould in shower

    Bed

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel is in need of some TLC!

    Beds extremely comfortable , room is huge. location is good, loads of free parking available.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    It served its purpose, but could have been better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The, at best, luke warm breakfast and cold cup of tea. This was at 9am in the morning, i"m sure if we went at 7am it would have been hot, but this is not good enough. We intended to have breakfast the next morning , but gave it a miss. Our travelling companions went and said that it was even colder. I think you need at least one women to oversee and ensure food is always hot. We owned several big cafes in Auckland and know what standard it should be.

    The room was very generous in size , in a handy position., with plenty of parking. Great TV size, most appreciated for viewing the sport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds Ground Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The gym was not stocked with water and towels and the gym equipment not repaired

    The room was ideal for our needs The staff at the restaurant were very kind, courteous and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fairly close to the CBD in the main street. We had an issue with the toilet in the first room but they moved us to an upgraded room same day. Not a new hotel but still clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet is great value if you compare to local cafes. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    7.0
    Lovely for a short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was really dated, which isn't a bad thing, but it could do with some modernizing. For a one night stay, we couldn't really fault it, however, I'm not sure if I would stay there longer, as it was extremely basic.

    We really liked the welcome we received from reception. The room was extremely large, as was the adjoining bathroom. It was a good location, and the car park was very useful. Loved the big smart TV.

    Stayed in February 2024

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