Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
4.0-star · 328/348 Fenton Street Rotorua City Center
3.6(728 Google reviews)
4.0-star · 328/348 Fenton Street Rotorua City Center
3.6(728 Google reviews)
At a glance: 4-star · Since 1974 · Renovated 2007 · 57 rooms
Near: Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village · 10 min walk
Guests love: Atmosphere
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For dining, the hotel has Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen, serving traditional New Zealand dishes, and Jimmy's Lounge Bar for drinks. Nearby, you can walk to Mr Yakitori for Japanese food, about 6 minutes away, or Ciabatta Cafe and Bakery, an 11-minute walk. Urbano Bistro offers European cuisine, and Oppie's Fish & Chips is a 14-minute walk. A bit further north, Sabroso, Leonardo's, and Atticus Finch are also options. These places give you a good range of local and international flavors close to the hotel.
The hotel sits on Fenton Street, halfway between central Rotorua and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, so you are close to both the city and geothermal sights. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village is a 10-minute walk away, and Te Puia is 13 minutes on foot. The Redwoods Treewalk is a 20-minute walk, while Polynesian Spa is 23 minutes away. Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, and the mud pools are a short drive or bus ride from the hotel. The area is walkable, with local shops like Arawa Superette nearby, and the hotel's own restaurant and bar are on site for meals.
From Rotorua Regional Airport, the hotel is about 8.7 km away. A taxi or ride-hailing service takes roughly 10 minutes. You can also take the Baybus line 10 bus from 710 Te Ngae Road to Te Ngae Road - Fronting No. 18, which runs every two hours and takes about 10 minutes, then it's a short walk to the hotel. If you prefer, a pre-booked transfer is a comfortable option. The hotel sits on Fenton Street, halfway between the city centre and Whakarewarewa.
In the evening, you can walk to Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (10 min) or Te Puia (13 min) for cultural experiences, or head to the Redwoods Treewalk (20 min) for a night walk among the trees. The hotel's own bar and lobby bar are right there for a relaxed drink, and Jimmy Cook's Kiwi Kitchen serves dinner on site. For a longer outing, Rotorua Canopy Tours (5.5 km) offers a zipline adventure, and the city center is a 20-minute walk away with more dining options like Sabroso, Leonardo's, and Atticus Finch. A taxi or ride-hailing service can get you to farther spots like the Polynesian Spa (23 min walk) if you prefer a soak after dark.
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua is a great base for exploring the city on foot. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village is a 10-minute walk away, and Te Puia is 13 minutes away. The Redwoods Treewalk is a 20-minute walk, and Polynesian Spa is 23 minutes away. For Kuirau Park, Government Gardens, or Rotorua Canopy Tours, you'll need a short drive or bus ride, as they are 2.1 km, 2.3 km, and 5.5 km away respectively. The hotel's central Fenton Street location makes it easy to set out for the day and return to relax.
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150 m away · 335 Fenton Street Rotorua City Center
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