Regal Palms Resort

5.0 star property
Eco-certified Rotorua motel in Glenholme with free parking
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Luxury Studio Suite | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
350 Fenton Street, Rotorua, 3010
  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
    10 min walk
  • Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
    18 min walk
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
    20 min walk
  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional)
    10 min drive

Room options

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Dishwasher
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 83 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Rotorua

Regal Palms Resort places you steps from Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and within a 10-minute stroll of Rotorua Golf Club. Highlights at this eco-friendly motel include indoor private hot tubs, free WiFi and furnished balconies. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, outdoor tennis court and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Glenholme motel include Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua.

What's nearby

  • Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rotorua Central Mall - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Polynesian Spa - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest - 7 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ciabatta Bakery - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shadehouse Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pantry D'or - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Scope Cafe Rotorua - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Regal Palms Resort

Eco-certified Rotorua motel in Glenholme with free parking
Regal Palms Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the eco-certified Regal Palms Resort. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Rotorua motel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2001
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Regal Palms Resort offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with indoor private hot tubs and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

This Rotorua motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Built in 2001
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to contact the hotel in advance if arriving outside of normal check-in hours.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Public bath
  • Sauna

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Regal Palms 5 Star City
Regal Palms 5 Star City Resort
Regal Palms 5 Star City Resort Rotorua
Regal Palms 5 Star City Rotorua
Regal Palms 5 Star City Hotel Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort Rotorua
Regal Palms Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort Motel
Regal Palms Resort Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort Motel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Regal Palms Resort?

Regal Palms Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Regal Palms Resort?

As of 24 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Regal Palms Resort on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$243.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Regal Palms Resort?

Yep, Regal Palms Resort has a free self car park.

Does Regal Palms Resort have a pool?

Regal Palms Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Regal Palms Resort?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Regal Palms Resort?

No, Regal Palms Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Regal Palms Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Regal Palms Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Regal Palms Resort?

There isn't one on site, but Rotorua Golf Club is a short 8-minute walk away.

Regal Palms Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 658 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 910 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 910 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy with a great size room with king sized bed! Have now stayed there 3 times over the last 3 years.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend staying here. Great location, nice wide carparks for guests, beautifully kept grounds and facilities. The pool was great, clean and heated. Professional and friendly staff, and the spa bath was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Hamilton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful at all times. The minio gold was cool fun and the spa bath was very nice. An easy bike away from the Redwoods. We also enjoyed the use of the electric car charging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

UY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fact there was a nice warm pool and also mini putt on site
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. Easy check in and out. Lovely beds and clean spacious rooms. Warm and lovely spa bath.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at the Regal Palms. A great place to stay and very convenient to shopping, sightseeing and dining. Very spacious rooms makes you feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s clean, quite, spacious room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick Stay
Just a one night stay but the room was spacious and clean. Loved the ping pong and mini golf. Very friendly staff. The cookies and milk at checkin were a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean convenient place for an over nighter. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was huge, and the spa tub in the bathroom was a great inclusion. Only a brief stay but I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

mukesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasneem

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Regal Palms for a long weekend, it was absolutely lovely, everything that we were looking for. Lovely helpful staff, the room was very clean and tidy, loved the spa. We used the bikes (free hire) to go into town and it was a very enjoyable ride. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for out of city centre stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Arrived at 11 told check in was 3pm, gentlemen at reception abrupt and in way welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dwight

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to “downtown” and other amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Reuben, Whatawhata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NZ from SC tour
Great location in Rotorua. Easy loading and unloading into our room. Plenty of parking. Very spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

richard

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zerin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really nice stay. Room was clean and got a little milk and cookies when we arrived which I always like. There were a lot of activities to do at the motel. The wifi wasn’t the best though, but that was the only down side we found.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
The private patio , spa, and mini golf course were great although a one night’s stay prevented me from enjoying the latter two items. Maybe next trip….
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024