ibis Rotorua

Hotels
ibis
7.6 (4625 reviews)
Rangiuru Street , Rotorua , nz

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Poor internet connection
Issues with staff friendliness

Categories

Cleanliness
6.99
Clean rooms were mentioned, but some reviews note issues like run-down conditions.
Service
7.96
Most guests found the staff helpful and friendly, despite a few negative mentions.
Location
9
Multiple reviews highlight excellent locations near restaurants and attractions.
Room Quality
6.95
Rooms received mixed feedback; some were clean, but others felt basic and small.
Amenities
7.98
Guests appreciated free parking and laundry facilities, though some amenities lacked details.
Value for Money
7.44
The pricing was considered reasonable for the location and facilities provided.
Food and Beverage
6.49
Breakfast options could be better; some guests expressed disappointment.
Overall Experience
7.96
Generally, guests had a positive experience with comfortable transit stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:52

Property Description

Prime Location near Lake Rotorua
Experience stunning views of Lake Rotorua at ibis Rotorua, just a short 3-minute walk away. Enjoy the convenience of being 10 minutes from the city center and within walking distance to attractions like the Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Museum.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Relax in air-conditioned rooms offering picturesque lake, city, or garden views. Each room is equipped with cable TV, ironing facilities, and a tea/coffee maker. The private bathrooms feature quality amenities for your comfort.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in European cuisine at the Ibis Restaurant, open for breakfast and dinner. Unwind with a drink at iBar, the perfect spot for a social gathering.

Book your stay at ibis Rotorua now for a memorable experience by Lake Rotorua!

Important information:

Please note, there is a 1.4% credit card surcharge when using a credit 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ROT

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 4625 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.99
Service: 7.96
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.95
Amenities: 7.98
Value for Money: 7.44
Food and Beverage: 6.49
Overall Experience: 7.96
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Halia couple nz
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Jill solo_traveller nz
6
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Jamal couple nz
3
Pros:

Good staff

Cons:

Showers had very little pressure and stayed lukewarm, vents kept noise going throughout the night which made it hard to sleep

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller nz
7
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple nz
8
Great location. Handy to lakefront and eateries.
Pros:

Great location and plenty of parking.

Cons:

Rooms are small

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Noeme family_with_children nz
10
A convenient and budget-friendly Rotorua stay.
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable.

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Kim solo_traveller nz
5
Pros:

2nd night the room 470 was great couldn't falter it. Worth the money.
Breakfast buffets was nice

Cons:

The 1st night room 161 was outdated the bathroom bench was coming off the wall. The crooked picture on the wall fell off at 2am in the morning. Went to have a shower in the morning and had no hot water 😒 went down for breakfast and told the Concierge about the shower he done nothing about it. 2 hours later went back down and the lady on the counter was very apologetic and moved us to room 470. The difference was black and white this was a superior room not like the slum room we were in first.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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A solo_traveller nz
7
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Robert couple au
4
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Heng Guan family_with_children my
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Ineke solo_traveller nz
8
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Van solo_traveller nz
6
Room needs to be ready by the expected time
Pros:

Staff Members were friendly .

Room was clean..

Cons:

We arrived at the Ibis at 2pm for check‑in, only to find that our room wouldn’t be ready for several hours. This caused significant inconvenience, Had we received an email or phone call informing us of the delay, we could have planned accordingly, but we received no notification whatsoever. This falls short of the service we expected, and we’d like to request appropriate compensation or a gesture of goodwill for the delay.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Kerenapu couple nz
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Leola solo_traveller nz
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple nz
9
Enjoyable just cold shower on a cold morning
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Cold shower

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Warren solo_traveller nz
5
Almost good
Pros:

The location was okay
The rooms were warm and comfortable
Price was reasonable

Cons:

The whole parking thing is challenging
There is no proper front entrance, had to park down the street
Details weren't explained very well as the person kept answering phone calls

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Steve couple nz
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children nz
7
Pros:

Good selection for breakfast

Cons:

No glasses in the room for drinking water. The kettle was too small & hard to use, not clean.

Hot water in the shower was not working, maintenance wasn’t able to fix it. Had to move to a different room which made everything late for our evening. In the end temperature of the water in the shower was not hot enough.

Breakfast buffet was meant to be open until 10am. Then we were told that the buffet was going to be closed at 8.30am. Not good enough, even told that we were allowed to go to Novotel. It was a very raining day & we were waiting for my husband to come back from the gym for breakfast. He has a disability so there was no way I was going to ask him to go walking to Novotel in the rain. When asked if I was able to put some breakfast aside& take it to my room. Answer: no straight away… no compassion. Then checked with the chef who said in this case yes.

Thank you to the chef for showing compassion.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
couple nz
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Lina couple nz
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Location was really good and the staff at the reception was very nice. Really good that there was a secure car park as well and bed was comfy.

Cons:

No money invested in the rooms since they basically built the hotel, no chrome cast on the TV’s, the bathrooms are ancient, the water from the shower was coming out and it even got the carpet in the room because it was flooding, so I couldn’t even pick up my stuff without jumping into that puddle, the water didn’t go steamy hot, it was warm but not hot for the freezing weather. We got the Ground floor which meant we heard every single noise outside cleaners people etc and our view was a lovely rubbish bin. The carpet was stained and old. Honestly hotels NEED to be invested in over the years because otherwise they will get so bad no one will ever want to stay there! The fridge was so old it kept making noises throughout the night. This was $350 a night!!! Like if I was paying $100 then okay whatever, would be good enough but not for that price and the name Ibis should be better than that. Honestly so disappointed. I’m a very positive person but it hurts when you pay that much money to stay in a place like this.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee