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Ripple Rotorua
4 Barnard Road, Rotorua 3015 New Zealand
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#6 of 90 hotels in Rotorua
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Ripple Rotorua is nestled on the edge of the Waiowhiro Stream, right on the doorstep of Rotorua’s must-do attractions on the outskirts of town. Located across from Skyline Rotorua, Ripple is walking distance from Volcanic Hills Winery, Canopy Tours, Zorb, Mitai Maori Village and Adventure Playground. Town, the forest, lakes and much more are also only 10 minutes’ drive away. With spacious and peaceful surrounds that envelop guests in an oasis of green, come and enjoy the largest rooms in town, year-round swimming, including private hot tubs in many of our rooms, as well as top rated restaurant The Brook. Brought to you by the award-winning team at Aura Accommodation, come and experience something special.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Game room
Hiking
Children's playground
Children's television networks
Parking
Wifi
Hot bath
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Kids' meals
Mini golf
Fishing
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Room service
Seating area
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Electric blanket
Walk-in shower
Iron
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English
Location
4 Barnard Road, Rotorua 3015 New Zealand
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in a serene yet accessible location, Ripple Rotorua is commended for providing excellent value, featuring affordable multi-room units complemented by a variety of amenities. Guests enjoy the personal touches and homely atmosphere, with particular praise for the welcoming, attentive staff.
The hotel boasts a commendable cleanliness standard across its comfortable, well-appointed rooms. With family-friendly activities and facilities such as pools, spas, and a games room, Ripple Rotorua emerges as a top choice for travelers seeking a cozy and enjoyable stay.
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We were checked in by a lovely bubbly lady. We asked where the best fish and chip shop was and she told us the location of one nearby. She also showed us the menu for the on site Brook restaurant.We were given our key to room 21. Our parking lot was near our door, so we didn't need to walk far to unload our luggage and bits and pieces. The kitchen was compact with microwave, the usual amenities kettle, toaster, small fridge and a very large electric fry pan, this was great for fry up in the morning. The room had large king bed and single, both very comfortable. Also 2 fabric sitting chairs and small coffee table.TV with all the channels to keep us occupied. The bathroom was roomy with a walk in curtained shower, water tended to splash under the curtain out on to the tiled floor, fixed the problem by using one of the bigger towels on the floor. On the deck we had the spa bathtub and a lovely view of the creek with a couple of white ducks and trout. The spa tub didn't take long to fill and was wonderful to soak in, after our long drive. Our room was close to the road, we could hear the traffic now and again, but that didn't bother us. We slept like babies in the very comfortable beds. The motel is close to all the major attractions.
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Date of stay: November 2020
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Response from Tira Hudson, Other at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 30 Nov 2020
Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled that you loved your experience; our staff will definitely be happy to read what you wrote. We put customer experience and satisfaction as our priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work we put in every day. So thanks for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Our room was very clean and the bed was comfortable the unit was modern.It was very well located walking distance to the gondola and statosfare restaurant as it is straight across the road.No prepayment was needed.Our unit had two TVs one in the lounge and one in the bedroom the Airconditioning worked well.The check in was easy and check out easier self check out just drop keys in a box. Shower was great spacious bathroom.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip: I think all units are ground floor except owners very quiet location with restaurant
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Response from Tira Hudson, Other at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 12 Mar 2021
Next time you or your friends want to visit us, please give us a call-in advance and we will provide you with the best possible deals and options that you will not find online.
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Very good experience. I love that you can park right outside your room, there is a wonderful restaurant on site and all the staff were friendly, quick and accommodating. I like that it's situated slightly outside of town as it's not as smelly.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Tira Hudson, Other at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 1 Oct 2020
Thank you for completing the survey regarding your recent stay at our property. Your business is very important to us and we value your feedback. By telling us what you liked about your stay and how we can improve, you are helping us deliver a superior experience for you and other guests in the future. We hope you will come back and see us again soon If I can be of assistance in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us at 73479497.Thank you again for taking the time to complete the survey. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand.
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We stayed at this little hotel for one night on our arrival to New Zealand. We had an executive room with a spa pool overlooking the little trout stream.. We were greeted at reception by a lovely lady who was so friendly and informative. Our room was rather nice and was in a quiet area, and the bed was so comfy! The air conditioning was a much needed bonus! The self fill spa pool on the verandah was great and we spent an hour just chilling and listening to the sounds of the night creatures! We ordered breakfast when we checked in and it was delivered freshly cooked and piping hot to our room at the time we specified the next morning. We loved our stay - it was a perfect place to relax and unwind after our long flight, very friendly owners and staff and a really great location!
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from bwbraeside, Reception at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 16 Mar 2020
Hi Duffi Thank you for choosing our motel, and for taking the time to write a review and for giving us a perfect rating! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Our property aims to provide a positive and memorable experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Kind Regards Roimata
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Perfect for our small family. Our room was lovely and clean on arrival. Room was nice and cozy with an aircon as well. Great location close to everything but still a quiet and secluded area. Made great use of the spa! On your very own private deck over looking a stream and nature. Fills up fast, nice and hot, jetts in good working order as well. The weather wasn’t on our side this year round so this made the stay even better. Comfy beds and pillows had awesome sleeps. Just as we were leaving one morning, housekeeping was about to enter our room so it was perfect timing we were leaving in time for her to make it up. However, she just topped us up with towels and quickly left. Other than that we really enjoyed the stay and will be back again. Thank you for having us.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Have to say once again a big thankyou to the ladies at reception. They were beautiful people who were so friendly and couldn't do enough to help us. We were a family of five, and they quite happily placed an extra bed in the room for our little one.
The rooms themselves had everything you would need, and we thoroughly enjoyed the spa and pool. A very relaxed place, with a great location.
Highly recommend this place to stay. Eckel Family.
The rooms themselves had everything you would need, and we thoroughly enjoyed the spa and pool. A very relaxed place, with a great location.
Highly recommend this place to stay. Eckel Family.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from bwbraeside, reception at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 2 Mar 2020
Hi Eckel Family Thank you for choosing our motel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Our property aims to provide a positive and memorable experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future. Kind Regards Roimata
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The hotel works well for families with small children. It has a a lot of areas for young kids to play & have fun
The service at the reception area is very good
The rooms are big, but the furniture is old and a bit rugged. The hot tub was not working in the room. The linen is great & clean
The hole room needs proper cleaning, we found a mc D french fries box under one of the beds..
It also needs a bit of love & painting.
If the price of the rooms was less expensive it would be an appropriate rate-service place.
The service at the reception area is very good
The rooms are big, but the furniture is old and a bit rugged. The hot tub was not working in the room. The linen is great & clean
The hole room needs proper cleaning, we found a mc D french fries box under one of the beds..
It also needs a bit of love & painting.
If the price of the rooms was less expensive it would be an appropriate rate-service place.
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tira Hudson, Other at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 18 July 2020
Thank you for choosing our motel, and for taking the time to write a review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Our property aims to provide a positive and memorable experience, and we are thrilled that we were able to exceed your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the future.
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Was greeted by a lovely lady when we arrived (who also gave us a little carton of fresh milk for our room, so nice!)
The room itself was spacious & really clean. I am a clean freak and get so nervous about staying anywhere that is not my own home, but can confirm everything from the bed, to the bathroom and even the kitchenette was super clean and made me feel completely comfortable during our stay. The facilities were also awesome, in addition to the spa in our room there was also a heated pool, and a little mini golf course which my partner and I enjoyed. All in all this place was a 10/10 for us, super affordable too. Will definitely be staying here any time we visit Rotorua 😊
The room itself was spacious & really clean. I am a clean freak and get so nervous about staying anywhere that is not my own home, but can confirm everything from the bed, to the bathroom and even the kitchenette was super clean and made me feel completely comfortable during our stay. The facilities were also awesome, in addition to the spa in our room there was also a heated pool, and a little mini golf course which my partner and I enjoyed. All in all this place was a 10/10 for us, super affordable too. Will definitely be staying here any time we visit Rotorua 😊
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip: Room 21. Executive Suite with Spa
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I will start by saying that the motel was not what I expected - it is an older (probably 1960s?) facility - but it has been very well maintained and updated. The rooms (bedroom and bathroom) were comfortably large. The bed was very comfortable. The AC/heat unit allows you to manage the temperature. The shower water had good pressure, lots of hot water, and maintained temperature. The heated towel racks were nice. The kitchen was well appointed. We ordered breakfast one morning. The eggs, bacon, and toast were perfectly cooked, delicious, and still hot even though staff had to deliver it to our door in serious rainstorm.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The motel is located just outside of the city of Rotorua in Fairy Springs. It will take you maybe...
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Really friendly and human communication before, during and after the stay. The most personal experience we've ever had with a motel/hotel. Every person we met there was friendly and awesome. Kids loved the mini golf, trampoline and games room, and our adventures exploring around the stunning stream. Not long after we checked out I got a phone call that the cleaners had found my 6 year old's brand new wallet and we could pop back and get it. He hadn't even noticed he'd lost it and would have been devastated if he'd left it behind. Got a load of washing done there and had a kitchenette to use the groceries we brought with us. We booked the 6-person family room. Beautiful and modern decor. We let them know in advance we'd be arriving late at night and the instructions they gave us were simple and they had pre-heated the rooms for us in the winter. We walked over the road to do the gondola and luge, and walked back again easily with all 4 kids. A fantastic stop on our Nth Island road trip.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Ellen Tyrrell, General Manager at Ripple Rotorua
Responded 23 Aug 2024
Kia ora, Thank you for your lovely review. It was great hosting you & the family here at Ripple, we are glad to hear you made the most of our awesome location, and that you enjoyed exploring the property here too. We are glad your son was reunited with his wallet too, there is nothing worse than forgetting something on holiday. Thanks again, we hope to see you all again in the future. Nga mihi, Team Ripple
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I’m not sure what type of room we had, but it featured two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Also a larger kitchen and a smaller kitchenette. And three TVs. Plenty for four of us.
We also arrived very late , we rang the hotel they are more than happy to meet you at a designated time , they are great to deal with 😁 hope this helps
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PRICE RANGE
AU$145 - AU$244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
best western braeside hotel rotorua, best western rotorua, rotorua best western
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Best Western Braeside Rotorua
LOCATION
New ZealandNorth IslandBay of Plenty RegionRotorua DistrictRotorua
NUMBER OF ROOMS
21
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripple Rotorua
Which popular attractions are close to Ripple Rotorua?
Nearby attractions include ZORB Rotorua (0.6 km), Mini Golf Rotorua (0.3 km), and 3D Trick Art Gallery (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ripple Rotorua?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Ripple Rotorua?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Ripple Rotorua?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Ripple Rotorua?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Brook , Stratosfare Rotorua, and Farmside Buffet.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ripple Rotorua?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ripple Rotorua?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Ripple Rotorua?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (6.4 km), Te Puia (6.5 km), and Government Gardens (4.2 km).
Is Ripple Rotorua accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.