Rotorua Hotel Reviews
Rotorua was a lovely place. We were there for the Lions rugby, and we were made to feel very welcome by ALL the locals.
The hotel was a minute''s walk into a great restaurant/shopping district. There were numerous cafes and restaurants with reasonable prices and great food, and lots of souvenir shops. If you have a car there are numerous spots to travel to on your own for day trips, including the Waitomo Caves. There were also lots of agencies available to contract tours through, and the hotel was also a great source of information. The Polynesian Spa was the best-pools of various temperatures to soak in that are right on the lake, and wonderful massages. Great place. I''d stay there again!
Rotorua is a great location at any time of the year, and is one of the best Holiday destinations in New Zealand.
Fantastic restaurant/cafe - Capers. (only for breakfast/brunch/lunch) Walk in Redwood Forest worth doing.
We were en route to Auckland - as we did not know that the hotel had its own ''hangi'' evening, we had already booked elsewhere. This info with the booking details would have been useful. Loved the area - great atmosphere - recommend the Spa baths with thermal springs ..
Roturua was a little disappointing a lot larger and less pretty than we expected. Lots of excellent places to eat. I would reccomend the woodfired pizzas at La Vega Resturant near the lake. Goverment gardens were pretty and well kept but orchid house cafe was closed.
Rotorua is fascinating. I would imagine it is a must when visiting Central North Island.
Town is interesting. The Maori dinner show where you are bussed out of town is a nightmare.