The Rydges Rotorua is located on the edge of Arawa Racecourse and eight miles from Rotorua International Airport. The property boasts panoramic views across the city to Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island, offering a relaxing setting for business and leisure travelers alike and is within walking distance to Whakarewarewa Hot Springs and Phutu Geyser. A new hotel with 134 spacious rooms, hotel amenities include concierge desk, conference facilities, cocktail bar and lounge, elevators, gym, gift shop, handicap facilities, indoor heated pool, laundry, meeting rooms, porters, parking, restaurant, ramp access, safe deposit box, spa and sauna, business centre, babysitting available on request, car rental, and 24 hour security. Room amenities include tables, coffee/tea makers, baths, showers, remote control color TVs, refrigerators, fans, radios, alarm clocks, ironing boards, mini bars, razor outlets, toasters, opening windows, hairdryers, safes, air conditioning, heating, and bathrobes.