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Ripple Rotorua

3.5 star property

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, toaster
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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Map
4 Barnard Road, Rotorua, 3201
  • Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mitai Maori Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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
An outdoor pool, a conference centre and Access to hot tub are available at this apartment building. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Each apartment provides a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, plus free WiFi and a Smart TV with digital channels. Room service, premium bedding and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests.
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.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Ripple Rotorua, you're just a quick walk from Skyline Rotorua. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This comfortable apartment building has 22 apartments on 1 floor. Free WiFi and a Smart TV are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a Smart TV, a microwave and room service
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a conference centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes mini golf and a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Skyline Rotorua and 7 minutes by car from Polynesian Spa
Ripple Rotorua offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. WiFi is free in public spaces. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee: NZD 25 to 50 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
  • Library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference centre
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • 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
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 at the property

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 25 to 50 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Ripple Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 474 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 474 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 474 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 474 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 474 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best stay in New Zealand

Best time on a 2 week holiday, great people and close to attractions. Would HIGHLY recommend this place to everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, nice restaurant, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people that run the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt and

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, nice snd clean and an amazing chef in the restaurant! Worth a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to live!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne, Windham

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely. Not a modern, bells and whistles hotel but all we needed.. AND a personal spa pool part of our room. Felt like a typical hotel for 1950’s era that NZ typifies for me. Lovely owner/ staff. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

CHEROLYN, Vernal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a Hilton or Marriott, it’s a cute quaint motel. Something you would have seen all over the place in 1950’s and ‘60’s. The appliances are new and small but convenient. Room was comfortable and clean. The exceptional thing that really made it was Kitty the owner. She goes out of her way to see to your comfort and that you have a wonderful experience while you’re staying there in Rotorua. We are completely comfortable recommending this cute place to anyone.

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced and shabby motel

The motel is pretty basic and a bit tired. Despite paying over $275 per night we missed out on a private spa pool. The games room and mini golf are not n dire need of refurbishment and there’s certainly no way any business would ever use this place for a conference. Its redeeming feature is that it’s opposite the luge. We’re the price halved I might recommend it but it’s a 2 star motel at a 4 star hotel price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception was lovely Room was clean Good facilities Outside area was great, lovely short bush walk by the creek

6/10 Okay

Xincan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay with great location

Location is great! We had a comfortable stay and loved the private spa, but there's room for the cleanliness to improve. The electricity also went out during our stay, but the staff were helpful can got an electrician to come fix it quite quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated property. No plugs near bed. No shampoo/soap/etc.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seemed not maintained, spa and pool blocked off, games room locked . Lovely to have the Skyline gondolas and facilities within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

gregg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the outings we had planned in the area. Very clean and front desk lady was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you need. The bathroom was small with no counter space and it had a tiny sink. No hair dryer was provided. The front desk receptionist was very nice and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a motel pretending to be a hotel. We were not aware that we were staying in a motel unit until we arrived. Good facilities above usual for a motel. Serviced daily when most motels are not, but it calls itself a hotel or a resort. It is a motel with good and rarely encountered facilities for motels but we wouldn't stay there again. We think it should front up and honestly admit it is what it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tina, Jersey City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area nice and quite, property area and room are clean and neat. Stuffs are very friendly, great service. I arrived late, the restaurant was about to close but I need to get something to eat and the cook at the restaurant willing to cook up something for me and even delivered to my room. Wry nice people! Five stars for that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022