Located close to Polynesian Spa, Regent of Rotorua provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and car hire on-site. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Regent Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.
Inner City, a neighbourhood in Rotorua, is home to Regent of Rotorua. Tamaki Maori Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Eat Street and Rotorua Night Market. Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Rotorua travel guide
1191 Pukaki St, Rotorua, 3010
What's nearby
Eat Street
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Tamaki Maori Village
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rotorua Night Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rotorua Central Mall
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Poco.
2 min walk
CBK Craft Bar & Kitchen
2 min walk
El Mexican Zapata
2 min walk
The Early Bird Coffee
7 min walk
Brew | Craft Beer Pub
2 min walk
About this property
Regent of Rotorua
Luxury boutique hotel located in Inner City
Located close to Polynesian Spa, Regent of Rotorua provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and car hire on-site. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Regent Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a bike cleaning area and multilingual staff
Tour/ticket information, free newspapers and meeting rooms
Concierge services, a front desk safe and a computer station
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Regent of Rotorua feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Shared bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
How much does it cost to stay at Regent of Rotorua?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Regent of Rotorua on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Regent of Rotorua pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Regent of Rotorua?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Regent of Rotorua?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Regent of Rotorua?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Regent of Rotorua located?
Located in Inner City, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Eat Street and Polynesian Spa. Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance and Kuirau Park are also within 10 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Reviews
Regent of Rotorua Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 644 out of 942 reviews
10 - Excellent
644
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 942 reviews
8 - Good
212
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 942 reviews
6 - Okay
64
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 942 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 942 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Dianne
20 Sept 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange.
The hotel is clean, tidy, modern and conveniently located. There is not one bad thing I could say about the state of the hotel itself. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One disappointing matter however is the fact the TV did not have Netflix (or other streaming apps) available - nor was the TV connected to the internet so you couldn’t download the apps onto the TV or screen mirror/share from your mobile. We were stuck watching regular TV.
I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and Lake Rotorua well within walking distance. This centrally located hotel is very convenient and family friendly.
We had a large, well appointed room with comfortable beds, a kitchenette area, and a great shower. The hotel is centrally located within easy walking distance of Eat Street and other restaurants. The staff is fantastic. I wish we had taken advantage of the indoor pool and the restaurant but we were still jet lagged. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Rotorua.
Had a lovely stay at this hotel. Spacious 2 bedroom apartment it was perfect for our girls weekend away. Location was very central. We didn’t dine ant the restaurant but we heard from some locals that it is very good. Eat street was nice & close. Only thing I would say is the pool was a bit cold for use in winter. Expected a thermal pool but it was luke warm.
I paid $350 USD for one night, and it feels more like a motel than a hotel. I stayed in room 18 on the second floor, and there’s no elevator, so you have to carry your heavy luggage up the stairs. The carpet feels dirty, and at 12:00 am there’s a lot of noise coming from the bar next door—we can’t sleep. When I called reception, I was told to be patient. If you’re looking for a good night’s sleep after a long day, I’d recommend staying somewhere else. I believe the hotel should clearly disclose the nighttime noise, as they are well aware of the issue and I’m clearly not the first guest to complain. The hotel blamed the noise on a holiday evening—but it seems like a constant issue rather than a one-time occurrence.
This hotel is a bit run down. The mattress on my bed was a bit uncomfortable as it seemed to be lower on the sides than in the middle - probably too old. I also caught a cold as the air conditioning blew directly on me as I slept. And I had a problem opening the safe in my room one day and it took the manager of the hotel some time to finally open it.
On the positive side, the location is convenient to numerous restaurants. The pool is a nice amenity and if I was feeling better I would have spent more time by it with the other guests. And the staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
gurpreet
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Compact room clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Marlene
28 Dec 2025
Room was okay. Staff was lovely.The rooms aren’t well ventilated and a bit stuffy especially for sleeping.
The location was convenient.
Just wanted something clean and nice. Went to Silver Fern in Rotorua and it was awful, smelly, old and had a spider under the sheets. Desperately wanted a place nice and comfortable. This place was wonderful and right next to Eat Street. Loved it.