“Excellent experience in Rotorua”

Everything was clean and comfortable, and the hosts were extrememly friendly and helpful. They even let us use a computer to check e-mail, and as this was at the end of a nearly three week trip, that took a while. There was a trout stream at the base of the deck, complete with trout and ducks. We had a great time. The only negatives, and they were very minor, were that the decor was a bit dated, and the room service breakfast seemed a bit skimpy for the price. Otherwise it was a great stay and a great bargain.

“Braeside Resort - Winter '07”

I visited the Braeside during the winter in July 2007. Arriving on a horrible wet night the area looked disappointing, being a long strip of mainly commercial/light industrial units on a road that bypasses the centre of Rotorua. The complex was easy to find by following directions from Google Maps and I was welcomed in reception in a friendly and efficient way, a small bottle of milk is provided by the duty manager on arrival. My room was right next to reception and although cold and unlit when I arrived, soon warmed through. Basic beverage preparation facilities are set up for you in the small kitchenette and cooking and eating utensils are provided. The bed was comfortable and electric blankets are much-needed in NZ winters. The first day of my stay saw much better weather and I found that the Braeside is actually so close to some of the main attractions of Rotorua that you should just leave your car and explore the adjacent Skyline Skyrides and Rainbow Springs Nature Park & Kiwi Encounter. Both have restaurants and I was told that the cafe at the top of the Skyride gondola attraction is worth a visit. The centre of the town and the lakeside are only 10 minutes away by car. A no-frills, but pleasant motel-style resort, probably best seen in summer months. I would stay again if I was in the area.