Inside the carved staircases worn with the touch of countless hands, and the guest letter rack and noticeboard are part of the original fittings. Likewise is the old fashioned telephone booth and the writing cubicle tucked away at the end of the lounge.

The hotel has its own thermal swimming pool and is only a short distance from the famous Ward and Blue Baths. With these attractions close at hand, as well as the impressive appearance of the hotel, it is no wonder it was named for many years as one of the five best hotels in New Zealand and one of the top in Rotorua.

A hotel built solely for tourists. That is how it looks to the public, but if the old building could only speak it could tell you a much different tale.

Ninety miles from Rotorua, is Waihi, a town once the third largest in New Zealand and the site of the Martha Gold Mine, the richest in the world. It was in Waihi that the Prince's Gate Hotel was first built at the turn of the century, one of many in the town that catered to miners and travellers. It was one of the finest hostelries in town.

This historically boutique hotel offers fifty beautifully appointed rooms, conference rooms, restaurants, street cafe, garden bar, tennis court, health facility including sauna, sunbed, private thermal pools and swimming pool.
Rooms have private facilities including...
- 4 luxury suites
- 36 superior rooms
- 10 one and two bedroom apartments ( with kitchens).
This beautifully appointed property is the ultimate for the discerning traveller who enjoy luxury facilities and personal service.

When the other hotels are becoming more and more alike there is one hotel that is maintaining its distinctiveness. The most important room in any hotel is the one you sleep in. The Princes Gate Hotel is proud of its fifty individually decorated rooms. From four poster bedrooms to rooms with their own open fireplaces. These create the difference in style and uniqueness that the Princes Gate Hotel is recognised for. Whichever room you choose, it will be beautifully appointed, with television, radio, hairdryer and direct dial telephone. The sumptuous ensuite bathrooms have baths, showers and a range of personal toiletries.

The Princes Gate Hotel combines luxury and excellent value in one of Rotorua's finest central locations, and overlooks the world famous Government Gardens, Convention Centre and Information Centre.

Only 500m from the City Centre and its many cafe's and bars. Only 10 minutes drive from the airport. The ultimate in central location.

The Princes Gate Hotel stands for personalised service and creativity with a high emphasis on style, professionalism and personality. We can do anything. The Princes Gate Hotel is the ideal venue, whether it be a cocktail function, formal occasion, a' la carte dining, breakfast, lunch or a late night snack. When combined with our wide range of entertainment, theatre our speciality, our dinner shows are so popular with groups whose criteria is for an unforgettable experience.

The Princes Gate Hotel offers so much for the "Special Day". We offer the very best in service, style and atmosphere. One of the memorable features of the Princes Gate Hotel is the elegant formal dining. The guests will be pampered by a team of professionals looking after their every need. The crystal chandeliers, the starched white linen with the beautiful table settings, set the mood for that very Special Day. The Kauri stairwell offers the ideal setting for you to get married on. The Garden Bar offers the perfect outdoor setting for pre wedding breakfast drinks. Fine cuisine from the international chefs. Our menus are suggestions for you to personally and individually create.

This magnificent hotel can be for anyone who either wants to get away, who wants to get married or even if it is a business trip the Princes Gate Hotel is the ideal place to relax and enjoy its old world charm, elegance and hospitality - very unique.