Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT (Rotorua, New Zealand)

Overlooking the Arawa Park Racecourse, Rydges Rotorua is within close proximity of the city's core area and the famous hot springs and geysers at Whakarewarewa. Certain units at Rydges Rotorua offer views out over the adjacent racecourse as well as corner spa baths. All guest accommodation here has Rydges Dream mattresses as well as Wi-Fi, dining areas and tea and coffee facilities. Equipped for large-scale meetings, conferences and events, this hotel has six function rooms, all of which have Wi-Fi and AV equipment. For those looking to work out, the on-site gym features cardio equipment as well as weights. In addition to offering a buffet breakfast, guests can enjoy dinner in The Atrium Restaurant, the hotel's in-house eatery. The Mezz Bar specialises in drinks and cocktails. Lake Rotorua is less than a 15-minute drive from this hotel while the city's Polynesian Spa is under a five-minute car ride away. The Rotorua Convention Centre is just over a mile from the property.