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Ripple Rotorua

3.5 star property
Family-friendly apartment with outdoor pool and Hot tub

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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4 Barnard Road, Rotorua, 3201
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Polynesian Spa
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

House, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Studio

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Apartment

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Rotorua

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Rotorua awaits you at Ripple Rotorua. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Skyline Rotorua and Volcanic Hills Winery. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with digital channels, and each apartment features free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer. A microwave and room service make in-room dining convenient. Premium bedding, an iron/ironing board and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to mini golf. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eat Street - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gold Star Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skyline Stratosfare - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ripple Rotorua

Family-friendly apartment with outdoor pool and Hot tub
Ripple Rotorua offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this apartment measures 872 square feet (81 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Ripple Rotorua. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Rotorua apartment.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 872 sq ft of conference space
  • 81 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ripple Rotorua offers 22 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Trampoline
  • Travel cot

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference centre (872 square foot of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Mini golf
  • Volleyball
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 units
  • Garden
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The property’s restaurant is closed on Sunday between May and October.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Braeside Resort
Braeside Rotorua & Conference

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Ripple Rotorua?

Yep, Ripple Rotorua has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Ripple Rotorua?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ripple Rotorua on 17 Sept 2025 start from NZ$164.59, 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.

Does Ripple Rotorua have a pool?

Ripple Rotorua has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes Ripple Rotorua a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ripple Rotorua.

Is Ripple Rotorua family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and an arcade, as well as highchairs and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ripple Rotorua is a hit with families.

Does Ripple Rotorua serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ripple Rotorua?

No, Ripple Rotorua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ripple Rotorua?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ripple Rotorua?

No, pets are not allowed.