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The Princes Gate is a historical, boutique-style hotel in the center of Rotorua. This classical 4-star hotel is opposite the Polynesian Spa and the famous Government Gardens. The hotel has 52 stylish guestrooms and apartments, all decorated in a traditional and classical style. Each room is air-conditioned and beautifully furnished with luxurious private bathroom and a range of personal toiletries. The larger apartments offer a living area and kitchen facilities. The Princes Gate Hotel, dates back to 1897 and is located in the historical area of the city. The hotel is only 100-yards from the lakefront and city center and is also within easy reach of the Convention Center. Property offers three thermally heated pools, a private plunge pool and sauna. Guest laundry facilities are available. There are a restaurant and bar on-site offering breakfast, lunch, High Tea and dinner.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Rotorua, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lori
    United States United States
    Love this beautiful and historic hotel. The location was awesome and the facilities were excellent. And they even have their own private hot pools and sauna…. Didn’t need to pay extra for a spa pool at another location… so convenient and relaxing...
  • Frank
    United States United States
    Location was very convenient. Staff was excellent. Sitting room was beautiful.
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The history of the building. The kindness and helpfulness of the staff especially Cindy, Ailsa and Kumar. We liked the public hot pool.
  • Thomas
    Vietnam Vietnam
    The 2 bedroom suite with living room and kitchenette worked very well for us. Location with free parking is close to the lake, restaurants and shopping. Can walk everywhere. The hotel has historical significance as well. Only 10-15 minutes drive...
  • Jeannette
    United States United States
    Beautiful old antique hotel - very charming! Great restaurant. Staff was very helpful.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely style of hotel, very much felt like being transported back in time in the best way. Fab location right next to the park and stunning lakeside. Very friendly staff and a great brekkie to boot!
  • Sam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Fantastic staff, super kind and accommodating, great theme and as long as the weather is kind, you can just take a short walk to the Polynesian spa and the botanical gardens.
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Old but very well Maintained. Large rooms with high ceilings and no e deep soaker tubs.
  • D
    David
    Australia Australia
    We loved the "old world" charm of the Hotel, the staff were friendly, the food was ideal, the location was central to see everything. It was almost like going back 100 years. We loved it.
  • Col
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loves everything the service was excellent very friendly and so helpful super clean we got upgraded loved our room loved the whole building was like Le stepping back to the Victorian era the hot pools were a lovely bonus. The restaurant was...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Duke's Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Restaurant #2
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Prince's Gate Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Fenced pool

Spa

  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Chinese

House rules
Prince's Gate Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Prince's Gate Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Prince's Gate Hotel on this page.

  • Check-in at Prince's Gate Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Prince's Gate Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Prince's Gate Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Steam room
    • Happy hour
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Swimming pool
  • Room options at Prince's Gate Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Prince's Gate Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Restaurant #2
    • Duke's Restaurant
  • Guests staying at Prince's Gate Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • Prince's Gate Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.