This is a cool place to hang out! Less people than the famous Astrolabe, but more intimate if you…read morewant it to be. Totally cool interior design, worth a visit if you just want to go for one beer or possibly coffee. They have a variety of Mac's for beers (good beer), Stella Artois, Speights and more. I didn't order much, but a beer is 8,50 $ at this place wich seems quite normal, but still. Jam night was Thursday and it was a lot of fun and there were a couple of regulars that started playing with us newbs and I held a mean beat on the drums. Cool and different instruments, totally fun to try! My visit was during winter season in May so it wasn't very busy, but stills lot of people showed up after a while. Closes at one I think. Totally awesome girl in the bar! No music other than us though, kind of sad.

Great spot! I'm vegan so I'm always going to be positive about any place that has vegan items on…read morethe menu, for a start. Visited for Saturday lunch with three friends. Very impressed by the decor, for a start. Fabulous furniture and colour scheme which I totally loved. There were a bunch of vegan items on the menu. We had the lentil croquettes, the bruschetta and the Inca salad. The croquettes and the bruschetta were very tasty and went down a treat, but we weren't too impressed by the Inca salad, finding it a little tart. The vegan chia and coconut dessert more than made up for it though. It was delicious, if a little pricey. Service was friendly and helpful. Toilets were clean. Decor was fabulous. All in all a great spot and I'd definitely go back.

CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The building is falling well…read morebelow earthquake safety standards and will need to stay closed for the foreseeable future. The good news is that it can be fixed! How this happens, how long and how much it will cost needs to be determined. In the meantime Rotorua Museum is running exhibitions, events, tours, and educational programs in other venues around Rotorua

So sad... in January - still closed until further notice. The grounds are super pretty and if you…read morehave a blanket, book, drink and lunch -- spread out and enjoy the peace. Not many people hanging out there since the museum is closed -- you'll have a very relaxing break, like I did!

After an exhausting first day of driving and touring, we were thankful for our room at this hotel…read more The rooms are large, modern, and super clean with more beds than needed an a nice view. Check in was a breeze, with friendly desk staff and a colorful welcoming lobby. We parked around the side in the dedicated free parking. These spaces feel up at night, which was a minor inconvenience. They also do not have elevators, so you'll have to carry luggage (although a kind staff member helped us). It's quiet here. It's also conveniently located near the lake, just a quick walk away. Rotorua is known for the natural volcanic springs, which put a sulfuric smell in the air and also affect the bathroom fixtures with a stain; the hotel left a nice explanation to make you understand everything is clean despite the color. Our checkout was equally pleasant, with no wait, and complimentary coffee coupons to enjoy our drive the next day. I would enjoy staying here again!

Ahhhh the sweet smell of sulfur greeting you. In front of the reception area is a small geyser…read more There's plenty of parking at this large hotel. We were on a ground level room facing a courtyard. Every time someone used the door it slammed behind them. The room is outdated and badly needs a refresh. We had two double beds, no pillow top mattress and only one pillow per person. There's no microwave, but there was a mini fridge and a pot to boil water, along with a variety of tea options. Another negative was the outlet situation. There were very few outlets in the room and all located in inconvenient places (near the floor by the radiator, in the bathroom next to the sink).

This is by far the most beautiful home my husband and I have ever stayed at. We are so glad we…read moredecided to stay at de Preaux Lodge instead of a normal hotel in Matamata. The luxury B&B and Farmstay experience was unique and definitely made our honeymoon in New Zealand much more memorable. In the morning, we drove from Auckland to our Hobbiton tour at 1:30 pm. From Hobbiton, we drove about 10 minutes to check in at de Preaux Lodge. After parking in front of their home, Joy greeted us at the door and helped us get settled in. Their home looks like something photoshopped from an interior decorating magazine. Our first thought was, "This is a farm? OMG." The home was decorated with beautiful furniture and our room was very clean with a comfy bed. We were impressed their home has solar panels and motion lights which was especially nice when we walked through the halls at night to the bathroom. Joy and Ian are very kind hosts who were so friendly and welcoming. I appreciate their flexibility and how they customized our farm stay to our schedule. For example, they made breakfast and gave farm tours at different times since one family wanted to leave early and we wanted to sleep in. The farm tour was so much fun. Ian gave us a ride on his tractor while feeding the cows and let us watch him while he gave a sick cow a shot of medicine. My favorite part was giving Daisy, their friendly sheep, a treat and taking a selfie with her. We learned so much from Ian during our farm tour about sustainability and being able to live off the grid. After seeing Joy's garden, we definitely want to grow our own vegetables once we get back home. If you're planning a trip to Hobbiton or Matamata, I definitely recommend staying at de Preaux Lodge. You won't regret it.

Wish this place was still around - Tauranga nightlife is so terrible. The service was good - bring…read moreit back!

Oh god, shoot me. I mean, if you're drunk and want to party, you don't have any other option,…read moreespecially if your partying goes until 2am/3am. But if you are mildly not drunk and enjoy hearing an entire song, skip Bahama Hut and just go home, I swear you'd probably have more fun. There's a cover charge here of $5 on Saturdays, which I plainly do not understand. Am I paying $5 because you expect me not to order a drink? Hell no, I need 10 drinks to enjoy myself here ffs. There are some good things about Bahama Hut. If you're used to partying in Turkey or Serbia, it may suit your tastes. It's crowded, hot, and sweaty, so you'll definitely feel like you're back in Eastern Europe. But what I can't understand, and the main problem with every place in Tauranga, is that the DJ is appalling. I mean, worst DJ ever. I mean, one of the worst DJs I've ever repeatedly gone back to. He plays about 30 seconds of every song, mashed up with whatever he's got lined up next. That would be fine if he played the best parts of those songs maybe, or if they created a new song somehow. But it's just musical ADHD. I literally cannot stand it. Just when I'm about to get into something it changes again. Barf barf barf. Whatever, I'm 29 years old. Maybe I'm just too old for this shit.

Yummy breakfast and lunch choices with eggs Benedict being a big deal. Flat white is beautiful and…read moreexcellent as well. Service is a plus and ambiance is wonderfully mid century modern. Open from 7:00 am for a proper tea or cafe mocha.

Food was good, but they forgot to add on one thing and instead swapped it. They weren't very happy…read morewhen i asked for it to be brought ~ i just asked for them to bring it not remake the order. It was quiet and clean, but there are other cafes with better service and choices.