3.5 Star Hotel

Arista of Rotorua

296 Fenton Street, Rotorua, New Zealand View Map

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Arista of Rotorua

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Arista of Rotorua studios are 20 minutes’ walk from the famous Polynesian Spa. The property features a BBQ area and a pirate ship children’s playground set in lovely gardens. Guests enjoy unlimited WiFi. Most apartments feature a private hot tub and a private patio. Arista of Rotorua is 5 minutes’ drive from central Rotorua, and 10 minutes’ drive from Rotorua Airport. Paradise Valley Springs are a 15-minute drive away. A kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator is standard in all spacious studios. Each heated studio features a DVD player and 2 flat-screen TV. All units have in-room air conditioning. The tour desk can book hiking trips and tickets to the Rotorua Skyline Gondolas. The property also offers a guest laundry, luggage storage facilities, a bike washing area and a heated store room. Free parking is provided for 1 car per accommodations. Arista of Rotorua was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2012 and 2013. In 2015 they won TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice Award for Top New Zealand Hotel for Families.

693 Reviews

8.9Very Good
Cleanliness
9.2
Staff
9.4
Location
9.2

What Guests Say

  • “Friendly staff. Lovely big bedroom. Plenty of space for suitcases etc. Ideal location to the centre of town and to tourist attractions.”
  • “.The room was spacious and clean, with a kitchen that made our stay very convenient. The staff were friendly and flexible, even…”
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Top Amenities

  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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One-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft1/4

One-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft

528 sqft • 1 Single, 1 King

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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
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Three-Bedroom Apartment

1615 sqft • 1 Single, 1 King or 2 Single, 1 Queen or 1 Single

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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue
Family Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft1/4

Family Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft

862 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen, 1 King

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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
Family Apartment with Hot Tub - Split Level1/4

Family Apartment with Hot Tub - Split Level

862 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen, 1 King

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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
1-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft1/3

1-Bedroom Apartment with Hot Tub - Loft

528 sqft • 1 Single, 1 King

  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
3-Bedroom Apartment1/4

3-Bedroom Apartment

1615 sqft • 1 Double, 2 Single or 1 Double, 1 Single or 1 Single

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  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 693 reviews

    Location

    9.2

    Cleanliness

    9.2

    Staff

    9.4

    Overall Quality

    9

    Pros +

    • Friendly staff. Lovely big bedroom. Plenty of space for suitcases etc. Ideal location to the centre of town and to tourist attractions.
    • .The room was spacious and clean, with a kitchen that made our stay very convenient. The staff were friendly and flexible, even accommodating a late check-in. The location is great for sightseeing and is well-suited for families or longer stays.
    • Everything was perfect. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette had everything we needed. Best place we've stayed in Rotorua so far. Highly recommended.

    Cons -

    • Nothing, as our stay was quite lovely!
    • The shower and toilet are close together, which can make the floor wet.
    • Me and my partner found that the mezzanine floor was a little bit hard to negotiate at night and the floor in the bathroom was slippery after a shower. Although we managed it did feel a little unsafe for us.
    Business Traveler (18)Solo Traveler (14)Traveling as Couple (131)Family with Young Children (415)Family with Teens (3)Senior Traveler (11)Group Traveler (82)Total (1,170)
    10MalcolmPosted on: 2-20-2026

    Friendly staff. Lovely big bedroom. Plenty of space for suitcases etc. Ideal location to the centre of town and to tourist attractions.

    Nothing, as our stay was quite lovely!

    9MotoiPosted on: 2-17-2026

    .The room was spacious and clean, with a kitchen that made our stay very convenient. The staff were friendly and flexible, even accommodating a late check-in. The location is great for sightseeing and is well-suited for families or longer stays.

    The shower and toilet are close together, which can make the floor wet.

    10PikkiePosted on: 2-16-2026

    Everything was perfect. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, kitchenette had everything we needed. Best place we've stayed in Rotorua so far. Highly recommended.

    7JeanettePosted on: 2-15-2026

    Yes it was a handy location and lovely place, the spa was very relaxing

    Me and my partner found that the mezzanine floor was a little bit hard to negotiate at night and the floor in the bathroom was slippery after a shower. Although we managed it did feel a little unsafe for us.

    9TraceyPosted on: 2-13-2026

    Huge accommodation, lovely staff, clean, had everything you would possibly need... highly recommended

    7TimPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Good sized single bedroom unit. Great bed, comfortable two seater couch. Friendly helpful staff.

    Bedroom was upstairs, facilities all downstairs, no stair lights. Bathroom facilities due for refurbishment as are creaking stairs. Bedroom has a single, small opening window on security stays to provide fresh air. Flat screen Samsung TV provided inadequate entertainment.

    9JanePosted on: 2-6-2026

    Great space and facilities. On site laundry which is very convenient. Clean and comfortable beds and towels. A 5 min drive to the main centre where the bars, shops and parks are. Good value for money.

    Everything was good but you would need a car to drive in and out of the centre….

    8AndreaPosted on: 2-6-2026

    Our accommodation was spacious and comfortable. We were allowed to have an earlier check in.We particularly liked the hot tub. The children’s playground area was a bonus.

    Nothing really.

    6AdrianaPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Nice clean bedding

    One room for 6 people(adults), bathroom outdated, crowded parking, expensive for what you get.

    9WendyPosted on: 1-27-2026

    Arista is located on one of the main streets of Rotorua which made it easy to access all the attractions. We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment and there was plenty of room for our family. Arista is very much an old fashioned motel… the staff even walked us to our room to show us where everything was.

    We stayed in the front 3 bedroom unit and this meant we could hear the traffic noise. This unit was also right next to the office so we could hear people coming and going until the office closed at 8pm. The stairs were also very creaky.

    10EunicePosted on: 1-26-2026

    We were very pleased with the size, layout and cleanliness of the kitchen space and the tea/coffee/milk/toiletries provided. The property was large with plenty of beds and the outdoor area was nice and private.

    Could be a bit tight to maneuver a vehicle within the complex. The downstairs bathroom sink was a bit small.

    9NickPosted on: 1-23-2026

    Nice cottage for a family of five.

    One shared bathroom for all bedrooms.

    7MelissaPosted on: 1-22-2026

    The loft area was very spacious and the beds were comfortable

    Terrible pillowsBathroom disgusting- mould everywhere Shower floods whole bathroomSulfur smell seeps into the room

    10ElizabethPosted on: 1-20-2026

    The room was very clean and well appointed. The bed was very comfortable. The location was great. Lara was very helpful at all times.

    The towel could have been a bit softer.

    9LindseyPosted on: 1-17-2026

    The beds were really comfortable. The location is perfect. Our friends had the car during the day but we could still get to a lot of sightings on foot because of its central position. The staff was really really lovely.

    The showerhead hangs a bit low, so it was a little weird to use. We didnt have a lot of natural light downstairs.

    8RachelPosted on: 1-16-2026

    A comfy room with everything we needed for a short stay. The private hot tub was such a lovely bonus. A small playground was good for keeping the kids entertained too.

    The bathroom floor got quite slippy after showers - the shower curtains didn't do a good enough job of containing the water/spray.

    9DavidPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Nice, clean and comfortable apartment with a private spa

    8KerryPosted on: 1-12-2026

    The spa was nice and plenty of space

    The living room / kitchen / bedroom looks out on to the courtyard so you need to close the curtains to get privacy so not a lot of natural light

    9LisaPosted on: 1-10-2026

    The people were very friendly and nice. There was a cat, and a cat from the next door motel as well. The soaps were delightful. We liked having a huge living room separate from the sleeping area. We liked having a short wall between the sleeping areas. We liked the towel warmers and private spa tub.

    This part of Rotorua is one motel after another all lined up. It seems hard to go wrong with your choice.

    9GeorgePosted on: 1-10-2026

    Room met our needs. The location is great. Staff were friendly, checking and check out was smooth and the room was clean. The room had a spa though we didn’t have time to use it :)

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Hot tub/Whirlpool

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please note that reception hours are 8:00-20:00. Please do not call the property outside of these hours. Please note that there is an NZ 50.00 charge if you arrive outside the normal reception opening hours without informing Arista of Rotorua prior to arrival. Please note that Arista of Rotorua charges NZ 20.00 per hour after 10:00 PM for a late check-in unless arranged in advance. Please note that all accommodations includes 1 free parking space. Please note that there is a 4% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card. Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

    Location

    Arista of Rotorua

    296 Fenton Street, Rotorua

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