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Ripple Rotorua

3.5 star property

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Superior Studio | Terrace/patio
Garden
Superior Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $97
$84 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 24 - May 25

Explore the area

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4 Barnard Road, Rotorua, 3201
  • Place, Skyline Rotorua
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mitai Maori Village
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Studio

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Apartment | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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House, 3 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

House, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rotorua

With a stay at Ripple Rotorua, you'll be centrally located in Rotorua, just a 4-minute walk from Skyline Rotorua and 6 minutes by foot from Volcanic Hills Winery. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ogo.
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What's nearby

  • Skyline Rotorua - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mitai Maori Village - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ogo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Rotorua - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Columbus Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wildbean Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Royal Indian Restaurant Tandoori Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this apartment include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Take advantage of the apartment's room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Rotorua? This apartment has facilities measuring 872 square feet (81 square meters), including a conference center. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Trampoline
  • Travel crib

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Room service (limited hours)

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Conference center (872 square feet of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the boardwalk/promenade
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Volleyball
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 22 units
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: NZD 25
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The property’s restaurant is closed on Sunday between May and October.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately NZD 8 to 20 per person
  • Early check-in fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Braeside Resort
Braeside Rotorua & Conference

Ripple Rotorua Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 522 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed in a superior studio. It did feel a little dated, however it was very clean and comfortable and had a lovely water view from the back deck. The staff were very friendly and helpful too. Just a short drive to most attractions and a walk across the road toThe Skyline.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

craig, Kailua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean, the cute bubbly stream had trout and birds, the staff was super friendly and the large three bedroom unit had all the kitchen amenities for our trip. The biggest plus is that it is right across the street from the Skyline entrance, so just walk to the day activities! We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very inviting, clean and comfortable. The clean staff were very friendly and efficient. The reception staff were also very helpful. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Karma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great kiwi owned and run motel, we have stayed there multiple times while traveling for work. clean rooms, comfortable beds. Nice to have sky TV with all the channels.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lesley, Aldergrove

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, lovely staff, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, nice clean rooms and facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful settings and kids activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abigail Karma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My husband & I stayed for 5 nights on a work trip, the room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The motel had a nice quiet outlook. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to cook dinner in each night. My husband was happy with a full choice of sky tv channel's. We would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed the amenities… the stream, comfy beds, swimming pool, table tennis, mini golf
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sulan, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, proactive. Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff friendly amenities all full
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Lovely spring fed brook running through the property. Short walk to the Mitai Maori cultural hangi dinner and show.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

KARTHIK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Parking was too full; even a small car was not able to fit int there. Rest all OK
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay here!! Staff were amazing and the rooms were spacious and had everything we needed. Great swimming pool and games area with mini golf. 10/10 would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We loved our stay! Great location. It was nice to be a bit away from the downtown, it was so quiet and relaxing. The staff was very friendly and our room had everything we needed. 10/10 we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keryn

The customer service was outstanding,
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good communication from the team. Office was closed when I arrived but they had the welcome pack ready with all the information ahead of time. The property itself is a bit old but everything inside works. One big dead bug in the bathroom but the rest of the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mayurnath

Traveled with family and small children
Room was average. House keeping was bad. They left my apartment unlocked and open the whole day while we were out, and our luggage in the house totally unlocked. Luckily nothing was lost, but it was very scary when we found the apartment open when we were back in the night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful!!!! Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff met us at check in and provided a great overview of the property and facilities. Our apartment was clean and comfortable. We had a good, restful night despite the raging storm outside!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raewyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable unit with all one would expect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025