A large-scale hotel complex fronting Fenton Street, the southern gateway to the popular tourist spot of Rotorua, is being offered to the market for sale and will appeal to buyers seeking an asset that is ready for development and has exceptional long-term potential.
The property is located at 2 Ward Avenue, 9 Gibson Street, and 15 Madia Vale Street and is held in four freehold titles. The total landholding measures 35,935sq m and buildings at the property span 7,940sq m, including spacious rooms, suites, and a restaurant and bar.
The expansive site has multiple road frontages and is ideally suited for redevelopment, repositioning, or a combination of both.
Available with vacant possession or a short-term lease to the existing occupier, the new buyer has the chance to acquire a property that could be worked on quickly.
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Sitting on the fringe of Rotorua’s CBD, the hotel occupies a strategic corner site that offers guests excellent accessibility and quick connectivity to Rotorua’s key commercial, tourism, and transport hubs.
Nestled amid established hotels, dining, and entertainment offerings, this address gives buyers the chance to secure a high-profile position in one of New Zealand’s most popular tourism destinations.
Colliers Brokers Mark Rendell and Simon Clark have been exclusively appointed to market the property for sale via negotiation.
As well as the substantial hotel buildings, there is approximately 1.4ha of undeveloped land at the property providing flexible options for new construction, expansion, or alternative land use.
Rendell, Commercial and Industrial Sales Broker at Colliers Rotorua, says based on the size and strategic positioning, this property is one of the most appealing purchasing opportunities that will be presented to the market in Rotorua this year.
“This property is perfect for developers, investors, accommodation providers, or groups seeking a large, centrally located project,” Rendell says.
“Given the considerable floorspace and landholding, the property could be refurbished and used as a hotel or repositioned as a retirement or residential offering, subject to the relevant consents.”
Known for its exciting outdoor activities, beautiful natural features, Māori culture, and adventure tourism, Rotorua has long been a popular destination for national and international visitors.
Data from Infometrics notes that total tourism expenditure in the Rotorua District increased by 4.4 per cent in the year to September 2025 compared to a year earlier. This outpaced the national figure of 2 per cent. Total tourism expenditure in that 12-month period was approximately $806 million, up from $772 million the year prior.
Total guest nights in Rotorua also increased by 6.4 per cent during this time showing the region is rebounding following a challenging period after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Clark, Managing Director at Colliers Tauranga, says the property’s convenient location makes it well suited for a high-profile accommodation venue.
“Rotorua’s commercial core and lakefront precinct are a short drive away, while the local airport is also readily accessible. The nearby Whakarewarewa Forest is one of the city’s most well-known outdoor recreation and eco-tourism destinations that offers world-class walking, mountain biking, and treetop experiences,” Clark says.
“Assets like this seldom come to the open market and this purchasing opportunity is one that warrants serious consideration among buyers as we expect national and international interest given the potential on offer.”
- Supplied by Colliers
