Distinction Hotel Rotorua, Rotorua - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

390 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

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4-star hotel with mountain biking facilities and Māori cultural dining in Rotorua

Amenities

The hotel offers a secure bicycle storage room and a wash down area for mountain bikers, with a large map of Redwoods bike tracks on the outside wall. Guests have complimentary access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, and private spas set within a native plant grotto. A fitness centre, steam room, and sun loungers are available, along with on-site parking and free high-speed WiFi.

Rooms

Refurbished rooms include deluxe suites with air conditioning and private balconies overlooking the golf course, pool area, or forest. Standard and superior rooms accommodate up to five guests, making them suitable for families. Each room has a modern en suite bathroom, satellite TV, and broadband internet access.

Location

The hotel sits 500 metres from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and adjacent to the Arikikapakapa Golf Course. Whakarewarewa Forest, Redwoods Treewalk, and Te Puia Geothermal Park are within walking distance or a short drive. Rotorua city centre and the Polynesian Spa are 5 minutes away, and Rotorua Regional Airport is 10 km from the property.

Dining

Three on-site restaurants include a Japanese sake restaurant, a casual dining bar, and a classic à la carte restaurant. A buffet breakfast is offered each morning, and an award-winning Māori Dinner & Show provides a cultural dining experience. The bar serves wine and champagne, and room service is available during operating hours.

Family & Business

Family rooms with two queen beds or a king plus a sofa bed sleep up to five, and babysitting services can be arranged. The hotel has meeting and banquet facilities for up to several hundred guests, along with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Complimentary car parking, a heated kid-friendly pool, and a tour desk are also provided.

Highlights

Biking: Secure bike storage and wash area with trail maps

Hot Tubs: Secret Spot Hot Tubs experience on-site

Dining: Māori Dinner & Show and Japanese sake restaurant

Location: 500 m from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Award: Qualmark Silver Award

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Distinction Hotel Rotorua offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Twin Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Superior Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe King Room

2 persons

325 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Junior Suite

2 persons

670 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Heating

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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Facilities: Very good

7.7/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Barber shop
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Paid shuttle service
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Garden area
Steam room
Jacuzzi
Shallow end

Room features

Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Distinction Hotel Rotorua Location

390 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

Map view

390 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand

City landmarks

Landmark

Polynesian Spa

1.5 mi

Landmark

Tamaki Maori Village

1.5 mi

Landmark

Whakarewarewa

4700 ft

Landmark

Geothermal Valley Te Puia

2100 ft

Landmark

Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

1.5 mi

Park

Centennial Park

4.8 mi

Landmark

Kuirau Park

2.1 mi

Golf Course

Government Gardens

1.6 mi

Spa Centre

The Spa Rotorua

1.4 mi

Landmark

Rotorua International Stadium

1.7 mi

Landmark

Fred W Wylie Memorial Statue

1.5 mi

Museum

Bibleworld Museum and Discovery Centre

1.4 mi

Landmark

Puarenga Park

5000 ft

Landmark

Lake Rotoiti

1.5 mi

Landmark

Lake Tarawera's Hot Water Beach

1.5 mi

Landmark

Arawa War Memorial Statue

1.7 mi

Landmark

Fancy Meow Cat Cafe

1.7 mi

Landmark

Sulphur Point

1.7 mi

Landmark

Statue of Jean Batten

1.3 mi

Landmark

Geothermal Walking Track

1.3 mi

Gallery

Helium Gallery

1.4 mi

Mall

Eat Street

1.8 mi

Landmark

Te Papaiouru Marae

1.4 mi

Landmark

Rakai Jade

1.5 mi

Landmark

Redwoods Treewalk

3.1 mi

Landmark

Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley

2.9 mi

Nearby

Hemo Road

Te Puia

1700 ft

42 Tukiterangi St

Pohutu Geyser

1700 ft

Museum

Te Puia Pohutu Geyser

1700 ft

Restaurants

D Bar

100 ft

390 Fenton Street Distinction Rotorua

Pepper's Cafe

3.2 mi

15 Sala Street

Chapmans Restaurant

3.1 mi

10 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa

Getting around

City Centre

Rotorua30 min · 1.6 mi

Airports

Rotorua Regional (ROT)13 min · 5.3 mi

Tauranga (TRG)111 min · 45.6 mi

Bus

Bus stop28 min · 1.4 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-23:59

Check-out

until 10 am

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Breakfast

At the hotel Distinction Rotorua guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Dutch, Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, Tagalog / Filipino

Year renovated:

2008

Number of floors:

Number of rooms:

133

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Distinction Hotel Rotorua from previous guests about their experience.

Review score

Based on 277 verified reviews

7.6/10

Very good

73%

Recommend

Breakfast

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Comfort

8.1/10

Facilities

7.7/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Paid Wi-Fi

7.9/10

Staff

8.7/10

Value for money

7.5/10

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