The Princes Gate Hotel Rotorua - a hotel so good they built the city around it

Built in 1897, it was originally built in Waihi and moved to Rotorua in 1919. Bullocked to the railroads, the Hotel was taken to bits, piece by piece and transported to Rotorua. Not many builders could say they built the same Hotel twice but that is what Mr. Morgan did in 1919. There were a couple of other contributing factors as to why this happened. First being prohibition voted into the Waihi area in 1909 and then gold on the decline followed by the influenza epidemic hitting after the First World War. It was then decided that there were greener pastures in Rotorua.

The Princes Gate became the first Private Hotel in New Zealand and today is still a Private Hotel being owned and operated by Brett and Vlasta Marvelly for the past 23 years.






Today the hotel is graded 4 ½  star. No other Hotel in Rotorua is graded higher. It is Rotoruas’ most exclusive Hotel, offers 52 rooms ranging from classic through to 1 & 2 bedroom suites. The Hotel is renowned for its Cabaret Dinner Shows dining the way it was, where you can be entertained whilst you dine. The entertainment changes all the time from Operas & Broadway through to the old favorites including ABBA and the Beatles. The show is fuzed between Entrée, Main and Dessert. The other signature of the Hotel is their High Teas at $18.00 per person.
 
The Hotel is situated at one of Rotoruas’ finest addresses. Directly opposite the Government Gardens which harbors the museum, Art Gallery, Polynesian Spa, a nine hole golf course, and of course the beautifully landscaped Garden so popular for an early morning or evening walk.

On the other boundary is the shopping district featuring all the cosmopolitan restaurants and cafes. The lake front to the north of the Hotel is only 300 metres away. The Princes Gate Hotel is a charming Victoria building and is an icon of the city. Every room is a blend of timeless elegance with modern luxury.










Chandeliers shimmer from the high studded ceilings; the sumptuous surroundings combine with the beautiful furnishings and unsurpassed personalised service. The hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, bar and thermal pools. All rooms have their own facilities including flat screen TV’s, tea and coffee making facilities and wireless internet connection.

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