Ripple Rotorua Motel

Family-friendly resort by Waiowhiro Stream with heated pool and private hot tub options

Amenities & Recreation

Ripple Rotorua offers a heated outdoor swimming pool open year-round and a spa pool surrounded by sun loungers. Guests can play a round on the 9-hole mini golf course or use the volleyball court and children's playground. A trout stream fed by the Fairy Spring runs through the landscaped grounds, with benches and bridges for guests to relax and watch the fish.

Accommodation Options

The resort provides a range of family-friendly units, including three-bedroom apartments with private outdoor hot tubs and fully equipped kitchens. Many rooms offer patios with views of the stream or paddocks, and select units feature a private spa bath that is refilled with fresh water. All accommodations include a 32-inch LCD TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and heating.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Ripple Rotorua is a 3-minute walk from the Skyline Rotorua scenic gondola and luge rides, as well as Mitai Maori Village and Zorb. The hotel is an 8-minute drive from Lake Rotorua and 15 km from Rotorua Airport. Guests have easy access to geothermal attractions and adventure parks without the sulphur smell common in central Rotorua.

Dining at The Brook Bar & Bistro

The on-site restaurant, The Brook Bar & Bistro, is highly rated on TripAdvisor and offers dinner with outdoor seating overlooking the stream. Room service breakfast is available, and guests can order locally roasted coffee and A2 milk provided in the room. The bistro serves dishes such as marinated tuna and fig pasta, with special diet menus available upon request.

Family & Children's Facilities

Children have access to a dedicated playground, a games room with board games and table tennis, and the outdoor mini golf course. The heated swimming pool has a shallow end and a fence around it, with pool towels provided free of charge. Ripple Rotorua also offers a trampoline, kids' outdoor play equipment, and a trout stream walk where children can explore and spot birds.

• Location: Walking distance to Skyline Rotorua, Mitai Maori Village, and Zorb
• Rooms: Three-bedroom units with private outdoor hot tubs
• Dining: The Brook Bar & Bistro - top-rated on TripAdvisor with room service breakfast
• Recreation: Heated outdoor pool, 9-hole mini golf, volleyball court, and games room
• Family: Children's playground, trampoline, and trout stream walk
• Grounds: Landscaped property along Waiowhiro Stream with native flora