Ripple Rotorua – A Favorite for Families in Rotorua
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Ripple Rotorua offers a range of accommodations, from studio units to three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with Sky TV, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature private hot tubs overlooking the Waiowhiro Stream. Kitchenettes include stovetops, microwaves, and refrigerators. Select units have garden or river views.
Dining Onsite
The Brook Bar & Bistro, ranked among Rotorua's top restaurants on TripAdvisor, serves a seasonal menu with dishes like steak, lamb shanks, and salads. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday, it offers al fresco dining by the stream in summer and fireplace seating in winter. Breakfast is delivered to rooms daily from 7 AM to 9 AM.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can swim year-round in the heated outdoor pool or relax in the spa. The property includes mini golf, a games room, a playground, and a trampoline. The Waiowhiro Stream, home to rainbow trout, runs through the grounds. Nearby attractions include Skyline Rotorua's gondola and luge, Mitai Maori Village, and Canopy Tours.
Location & Access
Ripple Rotorua is a 10-minute drive from the city center, across from Skyline Rotorua and a short walk to Mitai Maori Village and Kiwi Hatchery. The Rotorua Central Mall is at the southern end of the inner city. The hotel provides secure bike storage and a wash station.
Services & Extras
Room service breakfast includes options like pancakes and eggs Benedict. The guest laundry has coin-operated machines. Event spaces accommodate up to 70 people, with optional lodging for out-of-town guests. Staff offer local tips, and the property features native flora, birdwatching, and reflection seating by the stream.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Badminton
- Golf course
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor