Renovated Rydges Rotorua Event Venue

Private Events
For the moments that matter

Time spent in good company, there is no comparison. Bring your nearest and dearest together for the celebration of all celebrations. A memorable moment in time lit with a warm sparkle and a soft glow, delivered with the warmth of a team that knows exactly what you need, before you even realise yourself.

From corporate events to weddings, intimate family reunions or all-out birthday milestones, the scene is set for you.

The Spaces

KAURI - Up to 110 Cocktail Style
Enjoy effortless entertaining and royalty-standard treatment when you host your event at Rydges Rotorua’s Kauri. Whether you’re here for work or pleasure, we’ll help you transform this space into your own so that you can welcome up to 110 guests for a truly unforgettable experience.

The newly renovated Kauri room is fitted with cutting-edge Panasonic HD projectors with integrated WiFi and audio systems, new black-out blinds and unlimited WiFi for all attendees.

MANUKA - Up to 30 Cocktail Style
From birthday dinners to professional networking, Rydges Rotorua’s Manuka room is ideal for business and pleasure alike. The newly renovated space caters to up to 30 people, with all the features and facilities you need to host the perfect event.

KOWHAI - Up to 60 Cocktail Style
Bask in views of Rotorua’s most mesmerising landscapes and enjoy the warmth of a room drenched in natural light in the Kowhai conference venue at Rydges Rotorua. It’s a space underpinned by absolute flexibility, with the ability to choose between a theatre, boardroom or cocktail and banquet set-up.

The newly installed Panasonic HD projectors are integrated with WiFi and audio systems, while the freshly painted room is finished with black-out blinds for complete privacy at any time of day.

TE PUNA AROHA - Up to 300 Cocktail Style
Large enough to offer plenty of space yet small enough to feel intimate, the Te Puna Aroha venue at Rydges Rotorua strikes the perfect balance for any event. Here, you can ramp up your productivity with unlimited WiFi and new Panasonic HD projectors, create a sense of privacy with the black-out blinds and capture plenty of candid shots in warmth of natural sunlight.

Reach out to our team to discuss your upcoming event, and we’ll happily configure the room into a theatre, u-shape, boardroom or cocktail banquet to suit your requirements.

POHUTU CONFERENCE CENTRE - Up to 750 Cocktail Style
Glistening in views of Whakarewarewa and underpinned by traditional Maori styling, the Pohutu Conference and Events Centre is designed to bring people together and create a space to connect, collaborate and celebrate in company.

The spacious room can comfortably accommodate up to 750 delegates for a cocktail function or 300 people for a banquet style soiree.

Get in touch with the events team today to discuss your event.