The Regent of Rotorua is a boutique hotel in the city centre on Pukaki Street, close to Eat Street and the lake. Its rooms are described as modern and comfortable, and reviewers praise the beds and the in-room air-conditioning controls. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool and a mineral pool, which suits a town known for its geothermal water. The Regent Room restaurant, open seven days, serves breakfast, tapas, lunches, takeaway coffee, à la carte dishes and degustation dinners. The room can also be booked as a private venue for weddings, conferences and lunches.
Guests going to the Sir Howard Morrison Centre can book pre-show dining, high tea before matinees, or post-show drinks at The Regent Room, and bookings are recommended for performance nights. Reviewers say the walks to the lake and restaurants are easy, the staff are helpful, and luggage can be stored for many hours after checkout. The main complaint is parking: hotel parking is limited, and some guests park on the street. Vouchers for stays and dining are also sold.