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Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 star property

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools
Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building) | Private kitchen
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Designer Room
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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Eat Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tamaki Maori Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Duchess Suite

Duchess Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room

Classic Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Estate Room

Estate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Designer Room

Designer Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Prince's Gate Hotel

Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools, and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
Prince's Gate Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space) and an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor public bath (no minerals). There are 4 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the pool at Prince's Gate Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Polynesian Spa. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • For dining with a poolside location, stop by Nellie Budd Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes hot springs, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Polynesian Spa and 6 minutes from Skyline Rotorua
  • Local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Prince's Gate Hotel offers its guests hot springs, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Prince's Gate Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Nellie Budd Restaurant - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
Duke's Restaurant - This poolside restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Duke's Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: NZD 30 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duke's Bar
  • Duke's Restaurant
  • Nellie Budd Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot springs
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 38 ºC
  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 to 30 for adults, and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Hotel Princes Gate
Princes Gate Hotel
Princes Gate Hotel Rotorua
Princes Gate Rotorua
Princes Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Rotorua
Prince's Gate
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa, Glenfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed sitting out on the veranda in the evening with a pre- dinner drink. Good size and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical architecture
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clinton

Extremely unhappy customer

They had tradesman replacing the carpets in the passage in front of our room.On arrival our door room was open with one of the workers shoes in our room and tools on the cupboard.Because of the noise we could not rest (drove down from Auckland) and had to go out to avoid the noise.They have no brush for the toilet.This morning i had no TV channels working.I would like to have half my fees back for this inconvenience.Clinton
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Hayley

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is beautiful but Staff quite abrupt and / or inexperienced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Disappointed that the hotel’s hot pools are out of order as this was why we were recommended to stay here. No discount or compensation offered. Very dated and worn out fixtures and fittings. Beautiful building and well positioned for the lake, gardens and town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
This is a vintage hotel so some compromises were to be expected. However our second floor room was extremely noisy as in hearing entire conversations in the next room. There are also very bright fluorescent lights all around the second floor balcony which shine over around and under the curtains. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Old rooms in need of updating

Very old colonial style - downstairs reception rooms beautiful but our room (22) needed updatng. Flaking paint, cracked bathroom floor tiles, peeling wallpaper. Sad its been neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet, spacious, and conveniently located in a safe part of a walkable town. Facility was a little tired
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

King Hoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kuanghui

Travelled with partner
We enjoyed staying at Prince’s Gate Hotel. The on-site hot springs with three pools in the hotel garden were the best treat. We had a one-bedroom apartment for the two of us, which felt quite spacious, although the kitchen facility was bare minimum. The hotel is within walking distance of downtown Rotorua, with ample dining choices. We also liked the hotel being close to the essential sightseeing places, such as a 10-minute drive to Te Puia (a must-see while in Rotorua). The hotel restaurant, Duke’s Restaurant and Bar, needs to improve their food quality. I ordered the roasted pork loin, but most of the pork came with fat, so I left half of the plate untouched. Overall, the staff were warm and very friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Updating needed

Old building that could use some upkeep. The carpet in our room was ripped and unsightly. The bed was comfortable enough, the separation of hot and cold water in the sink is outdated and very inconvenient. The pools were nice and we quite enjoyed them. The breakfast was mediocre and basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centre to attractions, easy to walk out. Apartment style suite gave plenty of space to unwind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed soaking in the hot spring hot tub

It has been a hotel since 1897, more than 100 years. But has been updated. The hotel hot tub is wonderful and free. The parking. Is plentiful. It is right next to the park and walking distance to eat street.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old pub with period features in the rooms and common areas. Friendly staff at reception and in the restaurant. Only issue is no lift if you are not as mobile as you used to be but staff helped with luggage but staff helped with that. Overall an enjoyable couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
A bit dated. Staff was helpful and liked location but room did not smell fresh when we arrived (no fan in room) Better when room was cooled down. Shower Ok but small.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So disappointed with the security of guest rooms. The door locks were totally unacceptable. Anyone could unlock the door without a key. Nothing more than a bathroom door lock. We felt nothing could be left in our room while we were away. Manager did not respond to my email regarding my concerns. Service otherwise was good. Nice old hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This elegant historical hotel was a great choice in Rotorua. We especially enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff, the excellent dinner at Duke’s Restaurant, and the wonderful hot pools on site. With such great, private pools, you really don’t have to pay for others. The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed walking the nearby beach boardwalk and gardens. Free parking is offered but can be a bit hard to secure during the day. But by evening, there was ample to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Loved the atmosphere of an old hotel. Great being so close to walk to boardwalk, park, good restaurants, govt gardens. Had a great soak too!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025