Arawa Park Hotel Independent Collection by EVT - Rotorua
Located next to Rotorua's Arawa Racecourse, Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT features panoramic views across the racecourse and the city. Guests enjoy access to free WiFi and car parking. Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT is 4 minutesβ drive from the Rotorua city center, Rotorua Convention Center and the Whakarewarewa thermal pools.
It is a 15-minute drive from the airport. The comfortable rooms are spacious and offer a 50-inch Smart TV. The deluxe rooms feature a private balcony.
Guests also have access to a well-equipped fitness center. Featuring a waterfall and palm trees, the Atrium Restaurant is located in a courtyard and offers dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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7.3/10
Good
1848 Reviews
The room service was awesome
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Good to know
Check-in
from 15:00
Check-out
until 15:00
Pets Policy
Pets are not allowed
Getting around
Rooms Types
Room Details
Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
36mΒ²
Type: Twin
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Oven
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Superior Room with Two Queen Beds
2 Queen bed
36mΒ²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Oven
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
These Superior rooms are spacious and face south to enjoy the city views. The rooms include high speed free WiFi, a 50-inch Smart TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. A kitchenette is also offered with tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge and a mini bar on demand.
Please note that there are different breakfast inclusions depending on room rates. There is a 'breakfast included' extra person charge of NZD $50.
Room Details
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
50mΒ²
Type: Double
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Suit press
Refrigerator
Desk
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Private apartment in building
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Emergency cord in bathroom
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Deluxe King Room
1 King bed
50mΒ²
Has window
Type: Double
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Suit press
Refrigerator
Desk
Shared bathroom
Sitting area
Free toiletries
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Private apartment in building
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Emergency cord in bathroom
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
The Deluxe King Room is bright and spacious with views of the Arawa Racecourse and the city center. The room features a 50-inch Smart TV, a work desk and free WiFi. A kitchenette is also offered with tea/coffee making facilities, a fridge and a mini bar on demand. Most rooms offer a private balcony.
A rollaway bed can be added as requested.
Please note that there are different breakfast inclusions depending on room rates. There is a 'breakfast included' extra person charge of NZD $50.
Room Details
Deluxe Twin Room with Two Double Beds
2 Queen bed
50mΒ²
Type: Twin
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Suit press
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Oven
Toaster
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Private apartment in building
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Select dates to see prices
Deluxe Twin Room with Two Double Beds
2 Queen bed
50mΒ²
Has window
Type: Twin
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Suit press
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Private Bathroom
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Oven
Toaster
Game console - Xbox 360
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Private apartment in building
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Infinity Pool
Bottle of water
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Private check-in/out in the executive lounge
Room Description:
This luxurious room is spacious and features views across the Arawa Racecourse and city. A private bathroom with hairdryer, a separate balcony, 50-inch Smart TV and high-speed free WiFi are also included. There is a kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, fridge and a mini bar on demand..
Please note that there are different breakfast inclusions depending on room rates. There is a 'breakfast included' extra person charge of NZD $50.
Room Details
Family Room
3 Queen bed
39mΒ²
Type: Family
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Bottle of water
Game console - Wii U
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Select dates to see prices
Family Room
3 Queen bed
39mΒ²
Has window
Type: Family
Room all facilities
Internet facilities
Bathtub
Safe
Telephone
Fax
Hairdryer
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Hot tub
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Desk
Sitting area
DVD player
Toilet
Microwave
Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Walk-in closet
Sauna
Private pool
Toaster
Game console - PS3
Lake view
Electric blankets
Additional bathroom
Adapted bath
Roll-in shower
Bottle of water
Game console - Wii U
Game console - PS4
Fire extinguisher
Key access
Privacy curtain
Open-air bath
Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Carbon monoxide detector
Complimentary afternoon snacks and drinks in the executive lounge
Free gym access
Access to private pool
Room Description:
This heated family room offers a kitchenette with a fridge, a Minibar on demand, a 50-inch Smart TV and an en suite bathroom with a shower.
Please note that there are different breakfast inclusions depending on room rates. There is a 'breakfast included' extra person charge of NZD $50.
Guest Score and Reviews
7.3/10
Good
1848 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
6.8
Location
7.5
Service
6.9
Mirwais
solo traveller
10.0
The room service was awesome
April 2026
Safia
family with young children
4.0
Room was spacious
Was not clean at all, house keeping only made bed and put clean towels didnt bother to clean anything.
April 2026
Services & Facilities
Most popular facilities
Coffee shop
24-Hour Front Desk
Free Wi-Fi
Room service available
Room Service
Air Conditioning
Family Rooms
Free Parking
On-site parking
More Amenities
Accessibility
Facilities For Disabled Guests Available
Accessible Parking
Activities & Things to do
Live Entertainment
Fitness Activities
Fitness Center
Food & Drinks
Bar
Restaurant(s)
Coffee Shop
Food Delivery
Restaurant (special Diets Available)
Packed Lunches
Wine/champagne
Fruits
Vending Machine
Happy Hour
General
24-Hour Front Desk
Express Check-In/Check-Out
Elevator
Non-smoking Property
Electronic Room Key
Key Access
Non-Smoking Rooms Available
Sanitation Procedures
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Daily Disinfection
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Golf Course
Room Amenities
Room Service Available
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Trouser Press
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Ironing Amenities
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Concierge Services
Designated Smoking Area
Invoices
Laundry Services
Transportation
Free Parking
On-site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Business Center
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in:after 15:00
Check-out:before 10:00
Front Desk Hours: 24/7
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
People no matter the age stay for NZDΒ 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Arawa Park Hotel Independent Collection By EVT FAQs
Check-in begins at 15:00 and check-out can be done until 10:00.
Interesting place to explore in close proximity to the Hotel are Redwood Grove, Rotorua Arts Village, Polynesian Spa, Tamaki Maori Village, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua Museum, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Te Puia, Whakarewarewa Hot Springs, New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and others.
The Hotel offers Free Parking, On-site parking.
Yes, Free Parking facility available on-site.
Yes, hotel offers Business Center, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/photocopying.
Staff Follow All Safety Protocols As Directed By Local Authorities
Free Face Masks
Daily Disinfection
Linens, Towels And Laundry Washed In Accordance With Local Authority Guidelines
Hand Sanitizer In Guest Accommodation And Key Areas
All Plates, Cutlery, Glasses And Other Tableware Have Been Sanitized
Kid Friendly
Kid-friendly Dining
Media & Technology
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor Recreation
Golf Course
Room Amenities
Room Service Available
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning
Trouser Press
Heating
Smoke Alarms
Fire Extinguishers
Ironing Amenities
Family Rooms
Security
CCTV Security In Common Areas
24-hour Security
Services and Conveniences
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Daily Housekeeping
Cashless Payment Available
Concierge Services
Designated Smoking Area
Invoices
Laundry Services
Transportation
Free Parking
On-site Parking
Health Services
First Aid Kit Available
Business facilities
Business Center
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Fax/photocopying
All Guest Score and Reviews
7.3/10
Good
1848 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
6.8
Location
7.5
Service
6.9
Mirwais
solo traveller
10.0
The room service was awesome
April 2026
Safia
family with young children
4.0
Room was spacious
Was not clean at all, house keeping only made bed and put clean towels didnt bother to clean anything.
April 2026
Kerry
young couple
9.0
Breakfast and evening snacks were great. Room was bigger than we expected and the bed was wonderful. Location was great but we did need to use taxis for most outings.
April 2026
Janice
young couple
5.0
Comfortable beds, good location, very spacious room
very outdated decor, broken drawers, no information in the room on hotel services. Broken outdoor furniture
April 2026
Catherine
family with young children
5.0
Great room for families
Felt like and old hospital, bathroom very dated and bad water pressure.
April 2026
Stacey
young couple
10.0
Love the location and how easy it is to find. Staff are friendly but could do with a little more information on arrival. Also people running around at all hours on the floors and you hear everything when people are running up and down
Itβs quite a big place at the time of check in wasnβt told which floor or anything that we were staying on so kinda of had to navigate and find our own way around the property. Love that you have a lot of people staying but breakfast time the tour bus people can be quiet rude but other then that the property is great
April 2026
Deepthi
young couple
6.0
Location was OK. It was a 20min walk to shops and restaurants. Room and bathroom were large compared to most hotels these days. Fuscia and Cristine at reception were helpful.
Very large but very tired looking hotel. Mildew grout and stained bath tub in the bathroom. Stained carpeting in the hall way. Poor quality breakfast buffet. No ala carte breakfast options.Poor service in the dining room. No amenities in this hotel except for a gym.
April 2026
Buttigieg
family with young children
5.0
Room size was great for a family.
Bed space was tidy and spacious.
Staff not the most outwards and friendly on arrival.
Bathroom needs an urgent upgrade and was not the cleanest.
Food left in hall way all night from another rooms, room service.
April 2026
Moringa
solo traveller
8.0
Comfort and cosy
April 2026
Christopher
Couple
4.0
Good location and friendly staff
The hotel was tired looking, one elevator did not work, hallway ceiling was leaking.
April 2026
Joe
Couple
4.0
Nice food pleasant friendly staff
It would of been a good idea to have baggage trolley as our room was quite a long away from the carpark.
April 2026
Gabrillo
solo traveller
5.0
Bed are excellent and. Comfortable
Place is near the spring sulfur outlet which smell sulfur in the place
April 2026
Deborah
family with young children
4.0
The staff were nice and location, and breakfast. The rooms are big.
The rooms were old, washed out, showers really bad condition. Doors were swallon and stripped at the bottoms, the bathroom seems not clean at all. The skirtings of the room were all very dirty, the tapware were rusted.
April 2026
Natasha
young couple
3.0
Good location and staff very friendly
Only 2 teaspoons and no other cutlery or utensils. No dish cloth to wipe kitchen bench, no dishwash to wash plates or cups, half used toilet roll in bathroom, big ripe in netting(sliding door), rusted wicker chair on deck and unsafe to sit on, this is the delux room upgrade.
April 2026
Darcy,
family with young children
9.0
Staff, location, price.
Swimming pool was unavailable, when the swimming pool was the reason for booking..
May 2026
Jivan
young couple
8.0
Big rooms & spacious place, got a huge car park which is free, they cater mostly to group travels, very close the the race track so peaceful at night, this property has more space compared to others as it is an old property, some upgrade is required to makle an impact, but for the current price it is a value.
some upgrade needed inside rooms as per modern standards.
May 2026
Mark
young couple
5.0
Staff were very pleasant.
The beds were far too soft for us - we could have done with much firmer mattresses. Most people prefer them I think! Rooms and carpets etc. were shabby - overall a bit rundown in some areas. Also there was a 'stale' smell although overall cleanliness seemed okay. Too noisy at times in the public areas! Outside the front entrance was difficult at times to access due to coaches dropping off large groups of people right at the door.
May 2026
Lynette
family with young children
8.0
Accessible laundry and dryer, yummy food, close to the centre and shops
Not well lit
May 2026
Marama
young couple
7.0
The main entrance, foyer presented very well, the restaurant area was amazing. Location was good too.
We stayed in Room 312 - the areas of concern for me was the bathroom and kitchenette area plus the spa bath. It was quite bad - old, dated and the shower was mouldy, I had to wear my jandals while showering, there was discolouration to the vanity and white droplet marks in the basins. There was no hair dryer. The spa bath was also dated and the jets did not work. The kitchenette was not not fully equipped - no utensils, not enough tea and coffee provisions, some of the cupboards did not close properly. Outside of the room there was an open roof cavity with wires hanging down - a health and safety issue in my view. The grand entrance and amenities did not reflect the same in the rooms. This was very disappointing.
May 2026
Saul
solo traveller
9.0
Very comfortable bed and the room was big
Nothing
May 2026
Perry
solo traveller
8.0
Great location, superb and extravagant food. Old fashioned room but comfortable. Excellent service. Ill definitely stay again.
May 2026
Jo
solo traveller
8.0
it was the perfect location to attend the horse races next door
big room, spa bath
good parking
overall the place is very tired, but there were some renovations happening
it'd be good if the room had a microwave
May 2026
Alistair
young couple
8.0
We liked the space, the atmosphere, the food, the breakfast and general surroundings - nice
There wasn't a poor?
May 2026
Fiona
young couple
10.0
All of it bed , breakfast, friendly staff
I loved it all
May 2026
Deepika
family with young children
2.0
Rooms and lifts were dirty.
Rooms and lifts were dirty
May 2026
Alison
solo traveller
6.0
Situated well, easy to find
No USB points to charge my phone
May 2026
Anna
family with young children
8.0
This was an excellent value for money property. I stayed with my 3 children and the room was large, clean and secure. Yes a little outdated in places but very clean and comfortable.
Nil
May 2026
Jeffrey
family with young children
8.0
Friendly staff at front desk.
Room was clean and tidy.
Beds were comfy great size.
Water pressure in shower was great.
Spa didn't work.βΉοΈ
Shower edging had stains around it.
Kitchen area..no cutlery, plates or tea towel or dish liquid in cupboard.
May 2026
Brett
young couple
3.0
Close to the race course
Itβs falling apart the shower, bath, sink, everything apart from the bed needs replacing. Our toilet roll holder was on the floor, actually out of the wall on the ground with toilet roll still on it. Was told someone would fix it didnβt see anyone .
There was mould on the blinds, the spa bath was so old and had stains.
May 2026
Gary
solo traveller
8.0
Location and facilities
Nothing
May 2026
Joanne
solo traveller
8.0
Space and friendly staff
No knives or forks and plates
May 2026
Natalie
young couple
10.0
it is a great location and the rooms are very big. Also the staff are very helpful
May 2026
Naveen
family with young children
9.0
ample space in the room, car park , breakfast access within the hotel
spa didn't work as expected.
May 2026
Ni
solo traveller
9.0
Great location-based
May 2026
T
solo traveller
9.0
Location to the event I attended, room was clean, bed was comfy
I liked it all, facilities are a little dated
May 2026
Chris
review category business travellers
8.0
Bed is the best i have ever slept in and that's why i returned after a few years.
The temperature in the dinning area was a little cool.
May 2026
Samantha
family with young children
8.0
The facilities
Nothing to complain about
May 2026
Vanessa
young couple
7.0
Clean & beautiful Entry way
Met Thomas the magnificent cat
Long walk to room ,couldnβt use trolley for luggage all the way to room
Shower kept going hot then cold while showering & shower head kept falling off
Bathroom basin taps were completely cold
No where to hang garments
People in above room ,stoning & children jumping off beds on to the floor making loud thumping noises
May 2026
Niki
solo traveller
10.0
Bed ,comfortable and clean.
No microwave.
No stink to wash cups etc.
June 2026
Sarvika
family with young children
10.0
Really like the room and the price are really cheaper
Nothing
June 2026
Whaka
young couple
6.0
Being on the 4th floor
The dinner was terrible, I ordered lamb and it came all chopped up with an awful gravy in a bowl. It was not worth the money at all.
June 2026
Tina
solo traveller
6.0
Kept same room so didn't need to move.
Hadn't been cleaned, no clean linen, had to wait 45 mins before staff arrived with clean towels.
June 2026
Elisa
solo traveller
10.0
Love the price and the staff there. Would like to say thank you to the gentleman who worked Thursday Friday Saturday down the room 220 to 223 appreciate his hard work outstanding
Just that there weren't any bigger rubbish bag or extra .
June 2026
Rachael
solo traveller
9.0
It was close to city centre . Nice big and tidy rooms .
June 2026
Te
solo traveller
10.0
Clean, free parking, heaps of space in the room (2 adults, 2 kids)
June 2026
Jodi
solo traveller
8.0
Great comfy beds. Staff always helpful. Plenty of space in the rooms with outdoor balcony
June 2026
Skye
solo traveller
7.0
It was great
The heater wasnt accesible
June 2026
Rockymaunga
young couple
8.0
Spacious room
N/A
June 2026
Liz
young couple
7.0
The property is a great location
Although clean & tidy we thought it could do with a spruce up. Itβs a bit dated. There was no tea towel or dish cloth available in the kitchen which would have been helpful & there was a lot of noise above us during the night with what sounded like doors shutting all night.
June 2026
Pawanjeet
young couple
10.0
Great location
Neat and tidy
June 2026
William
young couple
9.0
Handy to every thing
Was clean nice room an value for money
June 2026
Frank
family with young children
9.0
Everything was good
June 2026
Briar
family with young children
10.0
clean comfortable
spa bath didnβt work for the second visit
June 2026
Zed
solo traveller
7.0
Big and spacious
Booking it and it doesnβt say anything about a bond until I get to reception and had to pay for a bond
June 2026
Wikitoria
young couple
4.0
The rooms were good
On ground floor people from the streets come knocking on the doors from night party looking for people
June 2026
Jeanine
group
5.0
Size of room was good and beds were comfy
Facilities very dated and tired
The rooms were not soundproof
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