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About this property
Situated just 8 minutes’ drive from the beautiful Lake Rotorua, this resort offers free Wi-Fi, mini golf and a heated pool with spa pool. Most accommodation feature a patio. Some offer a spa bath.
Ripple Rotorua is 3 minutes’ walk from the Skyline Rotorua’s scenic gondola luge rides, Rotorua Canopy Tours, Mitai Maori Village and Zorb. Rotorua Airport is 15 km away.
All accommodation is heated and offer a 32-inch LCD TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
You can relax in the hot tub or enjoy the shared barbecue facilities. There is a children’s playground, volleyball court and a games room with table tennis.
The restaurant The Brook offers a seasonal dinner menu with a bar that serves local and international beer and wine.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Keith
Australia
“Great customer service, location within rotorua was also great. Late check-in was easy. The kitchen was good too.”
John
Canada
“The unit is clean and comfortable. It also has a private backyard. Very good 3 bedrooms for a big group to stay.”
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Alan
Australia
“While the Ripple is an older place of accomodation in Rotorua, this was more than adequately made up for by the the service provided by the staff. We didn’t expect new towels as we only stayed three nights, but staff provided new towels after two...”
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Bjr
Australia
“Very friendly staff and spacious accommodation if a little dated but good value for the price.”
Terry
Australia
“Friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, everything needed supplied.”
Sharon
Australia
“Staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect. It is across the road from the chairlift, luge, and other fun activities. Within walking distance to Mitai Maori Village. Clean and tidy grounds, with playground, and crystal clear...”
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Sharon
Australia
“Clean, spacious and comfortable. Staff were friendly. I would stay again.”
Alarcon
Australia
“Easy check-in, great location close to attractions, comfortable and spacious room.”
Rohana
Australia
“Excellent service. Friendly staff. We had a stream running behind our room. The room was comfortable and exceptionally tidy. Can not fault our stay.”
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Jennifer
Australia
“Comfortable very clean cabin in a great location located nearby tourist attractions. Helpful staff.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
The Brook Restaurant
Cuisine
Local
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Ripple Rotorua
Great facilities! Review score, 9
Most popular facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Laundry
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Free cot available on request
House rules
Ripple Rotorua takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots 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 supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Please inform Ripple Rotorua in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Restaurant is closed from Tue 1 Jul 2025 until Sat 28 Feb 2026
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