The Distinction Hotel in Rotorua is only 1640 feet from to the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This 4-star hotel offers 3 restaurants, a bar, heated spa pools and a fitness center. Free car parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided. All rooms and suites have a modern private bathroom, satellite TV and broadband internet access. Many rooms have a private balcony overlooking the golf course, pool area or forest. Distinction offers guests a choice of 3 restaurants: a Japanese sake restaurant, bar, or classic à la carte dining. The Distinction Hotel Rotorua is next to Arikikapakapa Golf Course and a short drive from Rotorua International Stadium. It is a 5-minute drive from the Polynesian Spa, city center and Lake Rotorua. Access to a secure bicycle storage room and a wash down area is provided. There is a large map of Redwoods placed on the outside wall showing different bike tracks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfy beds , clean rooms , lovely staff, great pools
  • Peter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    That it was comfortable for a family and had everything on hand didn't have to leave the hotel The private spas was a plus for me The heated outside pool was a hit for my girls and the restaurant and bar winning Plus the staff is super lovely
  • Nicole
    New Zealand New Zealand
    everything from cafe, to dinner, to pools all in one facility
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kids loved the pool and spa area. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
  • A
    Alesana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Keep the great services love the room services and also the menu for breakfast lunch and dinner was the best👍
  • Ema
    New Zealand New Zealand
    we enjoyed everything the hotel provided, the room and bed was very comfy, the service was great, we all enjoyed the pool and spa and the buffet breakfast was awesome had a big variety to choose from
  • Lynda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    This is our second stay at Distinction Rotorua and stay was excellent. Pool and spa pool immaculately clean as well as pool area. Bed was very comfortable.
  • Lisa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    We arrived with my kids and to our surprise the hotel upgraded us to a deluxe room for free. The pool was great having a kids section for my little girl as well as for my older kids. The hot pool was great as well. Was very clean and the staff...
  • Tiiff
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely clean rooms, nice and cool breeze with the air con - Late Check Out - Beautiful Breakfast. Lovely Staff. Awesome Pool - LOVE the restaurant options they have on site & Room Service. & Enjoyed my Bath 🥰
  • A
    Anonymous
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very well maintained. Good staff , very comfortable

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • is there a hot tub?

    Hi, yes we have 3x private spa pools along with an outside Jacuzzi & heated pool
    Answered on 5 March 2023
  • Can you give ur breakfast menu

    Our breakfast is full buffet including both continental & cooked options. Items included cereals, fruit, toast, tea & coffee, yoghurt, bacon, eggs, ba..
    Answered on 29 June 2021
  • Do I need a vaccine pass?

    Yes we do require Vaccine pass to all those who enters the premises. Thank You!
    Answered on 26 December 2021
  • is there laundry facilities?

    Yes there are, both the dryer and washing machine take $2 coins
    Answered on 18 June 2022
  • Do you require vaccine passes from kids ages 6-11 as well?

    Hi, no we only require them from people aged 12 years and over.
    Answered on 17 March 2022
  • hi, are you still requiring vaccine passes?

    Hi, no we no longer require these since the government mandates stopped earlier this week.
    Answered on 7 April 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Kowhai Breakfast Buffet
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Distinction Hotel Rotorua

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
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
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • 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).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Dutch
  • Filipino

House rules
Distinction Hotel Rotorua 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
Cancelation 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.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 50 per child, 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 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftpos Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that Distinction Hotel Rotorua requires a NZD $1 credit card pre-authorization or NZD $50 cash deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges.

Please note that there is a 2% transaction fee when you pay with a credit card or a Visa or MasterCard debit card.

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.

FAQs about Distinction Hotel Rotorua

  • Yes, Distinction Hotel Rotorua is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua has 1 restaurant:

    • Kowhai Breakfast Buffet

  • Check-in at Distinction Hotel Rotorua is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Happy hour
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool

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

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

  • Room options at Distinction Hotel Rotorua include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua is 1.5 miles from the center of Rotorua. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Distinction Hotel Rotorua can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

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