Arawa Park Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Rotorua

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Reception
Meeting facility
View from room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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272 Fenton St, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Rotorua Central Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe King Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King One Bedroom Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ground Floor

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Accessible Superior Twin

  • Sleeps 4

Ground Floor Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Rotorua

Heart of Rotorua.Within a 15-minute walk of this Glenholme hotel, you'll find Racing Rotorua and Rotorua Central Mall. Government Gardens and Rotorua Arts Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rotorua Central Mall - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Scope - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bold Flavours - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Arawa Park Hotel

4-star luxury hotel perfect for exploring Rotorua
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Arawa Park Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1997
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arawa Park Hotel offers 135 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: NZD 30 to 30 for adults and NZD 15 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.00 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: NZD 100 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 20 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.00 percent

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. This property uses geothermal energy.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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

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Arawa Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1003 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Arshdeep Singh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but bathroom was in terrible condition. Bathroom tiles on the wall and floor were loose.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Karinna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Peren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was old, the bath wasn't clean, lights were not all working. Needs a tidy up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vishal

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We have staff to help with the luggage, but the staff clearly said no and pointed me towards the trolley.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a bit sad. Cobwebs outside the windies. The whole hotel is a bit dilapidated and sad. We had a big spa bath in the room which only worked as a tub but my 11 yr old enjoyed it. The breakfast was ok but the coffee ma phone was broken . Close to hot spas though and lots of guests there
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Hamid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
we didn't have breakfast. We arrived after 3 pm however our room wasn't ready until 4:15 pm. The duty manager Raghav Chopra was not helpful and very low customer service. He asked us to wait for 15 to 20 miniutes however he never came back to us!!!!???? Hotel is very clean and easy access to shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay at Arawa park. The staff were very welcoming and helped with familiarizing us with the town's attractions. The breakfast buffet was a good spread and offered good options for vegetarians.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Meafou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The condition of the room was appalling.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Taylah

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and kind. The room itself was underwhelming, we were placed in a room where the massive bin was directly outside the balcony, the bin was full with rubbish and constant birds coming and going due to the rubbish. We also had health & safety concerns as we had a 4 month old baby with us that we refused to take into the mould infested bathroom in our room. I am very unhappy with the room itself and the atmosphere of the corridors.
Mould
Mould
Mould along ceiling line
Mould around bathtub/shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Aurabind

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Good location with downtown area within 5 minute drive. Other sites such as the geothermal sites and gondola/luge/zorb are within about 15 minute drive. The room was spacious. A couch would have fit easily and would have been helpful. The hotel is dated and could use some deep cleaning and upgrading. But overall it was convenient with the kids. The front staff were helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was really nice breakfast buffet was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room is very clean but the jacuzzi wasnt working
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HK

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Fan

everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visiting from the USA. Clean rooms and common areas. Rooms were very large. AC and ceiling fan kept things cool. Balcony was comfortable and afforded views of the tracts. We did not choose the breakfast as we thought it was a bit pricey. The restaurant dining area was very nice , though and decorated beautifully.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, spacious room, clean, fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maharaia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roshni

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Alana

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovley check in staff, when she heard it was my birthday the next day there was a knock on the door withing an hour and the waiter brought me up some cup cakes and a hand written birthday card saying happy birthday and hoped i would enjoy my stay, very heart warming. I booked a suite as a treat to myself and it was huge, OK the hotel was built in the 80's but has been very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beds are comfortable, free parking, 24 hours reception. Those are the only good things about this hotel. It is old, it is dirty, and breakfast was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean buffet breakfast was great good value for my family and staff helpful and courteous will definitely stay again but only on special or if I was a member
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025