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Public bath
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and brunch served
Duchess Suite
Interior detail
Library

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
4 June - 5 June

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1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3010
  • Place, Government Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Eat Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Polynesian Spa
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Interior

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

One Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Designer Room

Designer Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Estate Room

Estate Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room

Classic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

Premium Two Bedroom Suite (In Adjacent Building)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Duchess Suite

Duchess Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Estate Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Rotorua

A luxury stay in the heart of Rotorua awaits you at Prince's Gate Hotel. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Government Gardens and Rotorua Energy Events Centre. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include 2 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Duke's Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Duke's Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the Hot tub, sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Inner City hotel include Polynesian Spa and Eat Street.

What's nearby

  • Government Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Eat Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tamaki Maori Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rotorua Night Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fainting Goat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Poco. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Atticus Finch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pig & Whistle - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel offers its guests hot springs, 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Prince's Gate Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Rotorua hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1897
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Prince's Gate Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Private bath/onsen services include an outdoor private bath (in communal space) and an indoor private bath (in communal space). Public bath/onsen services include an outdoor public bath. There are 4 hot springs open between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 30 to 35 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Duke's Bar
  • Duke's Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 hot springs
  • Bicycle tours
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 4 hot springs
  • Hot springs open from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 38 ºC
  • Private indoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Private outdoor bath (no minerals) in communal space
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1897
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for NZD 30 per day.

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 full breakfast: approximately NZD 30 to 35 for adults and NZD 15 to 15 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: NZD 30 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Hotel Princes Gate

Princes Gate Hotel

Princes Gate Hotel Rotorua

Princes Gate Rotorua

Princes Gate

Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Rotorua

Prince's Gate

Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Prince's Gate Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Prince's Gate Hotel?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prince's Gate Hotel on 4 Jun 2026 start from NZ$195, 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 parking available at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Yep, Prince's Gate Hotel has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Prince's Gate Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Prince's Gate Hotel features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

What makes Prince's Gate Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Prince's Gate Hotel.

Is Prince's Gate Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Prince's Gate Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Prince's Gate Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Prince's Gate Hotel?

No, Prince's Gate Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Prince's Gate Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Prince's Gate Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Prince's Gate Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Prince's Gate Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Government Gardens Golf is a short 6-minute walk away.

Prince's Gate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 519 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Loved this hotel and our room was so comfortable. It’s unique and charming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorilei

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorilei

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice to us. They helped us to book the best rate for an added night and with a late checkout. Very cool, old-fashioned decor. It is close to a lovely park and many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and friendly staff. We couldn’t get the AC split unit to function properly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cian

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Janice

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Boise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For us great location, easy walking to many pubs and restaurants. Clean and well running rooms. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Danilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in interesting, unique & historic building!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room with quite opulent furnishing. Bathroom could do with an upgrade though. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

DC

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel needs a lot of TLV. The furnishings are shabby; our A/C didn’t work and our bathroom sink had a crack; paint peeling on the bathroom door. The staff are very friendly and try to accommodate us with the broken A/C. But the experience was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious clean room. Quiet. The receptionist, Sandeep was so helpful and a very kind person.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the history of the hotel and the public areas were lovely. Enjoyed the view from the veranda and drinks on the veranda
Lunch on the veranda
Happy hour drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Stephen Noel

Travelled with partner
Excellent location and characterful heritage hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Mississauga

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
À unique stay; very comfortable,
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Putiputi

Hotel & Design room 12 was novel on ground floor. Easy walking distance to Eat Streat & city centre. Unfortunately car park next to room being built made for moderate noise during the day. (No cars using hotel driveway behind Room though!) Room must be under housekeeping floor because there was a bit of noise both mornings 6ish too walking back & forth & dishes clinking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

mick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightfully old school and quaint right next to the beautiful garden. Nice to see a hotel with some character and not another cookie-cutter modern trash. I would totally recommend to anyone, and it's walking distance to welcome center as well as restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really appreciated the historic value of this property. The story of the hotel is fascinating! The location was also central with easy walking access to cafes, restaurants, and the lakefront. The hotel staff were kind. We used Prince’s Gate as our launching point in Rotorua for three days to experience the volcanic areas of NZ. This included a sea plane flight with Volcanic Air, a visit to the free foot baths nearby the hotel, a drive to see Mt Doom in Tongariru National Park, and walks through wai o taupo and waimangu. The Prince’s Gate served as a good centralized location. We also appreciates the free parking right around the corner from the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025