Nikau Restaurant – A Taste of New Zealand in the Heart of Rotorua

Enjoy fresh flavours, locally sourced ingredients, and family-friendly dining at Millennium Hotel Rotorua’s signature restaurant.

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Welcome to Nikau

At Nikau Restaurant, we celebrate the best of New Zealand-inspired dining – fresh, seasonal flavours served with genuine Kiwi hospitality. Our chefs craft every dish with care, using local and sustainably sourced ingredients, including produce from our own courtyard gardens.

Whether you’re a family looking for a relaxed dinner in Rotorua, a hotel guest, or a local out for great food and friendly service, you’ll find something for everyone at Nikau.

Why Dine with Us

Locals Welcome

Family Friendly

Good
Value

Good Value

New Zealand Inspired

Sustainable Focus

Community Centric

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Taste of New Zealand

Discover New Zealand-inspired dining in the heart of Rotorua. With a focus on sustainability and warm, family-friendly service, Nikau Restaurant is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy local flavours.

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SUSTAINABILITY

As part of Millennium Hotel Rotorua, a founding member of the Rotorua Sustainable Tourism Charter, Nikau Restaurant is committed to improving environmental and social sustainability year after year.

We’re proud to partner with local producers including:

We also grow herbs, citrus, and seasonal vegetables right here in our hotel gardens – truly local from soil to plate.

 

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Dean Hilliard profile pictureDean Hilliard
08:57 11 Jul 22
After a full day of sight seeing, we were rather tired so decided to try the restaurant at our hotel. What a pleasant surprise. Admittedly it was a fairly quiet Monday evening, but nevertheless the service was top notch, as was the food. Neither of us were overly hungry, so mostly ordered off the entrée menu, but the portions were more than sufficient. The mushroom barley risotto was delicious, though quite rich. We couldn't finish it so took half it away in a doggie bag for later. Everything was super tasty and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.
Tamara Armstrong profile pictureTamara Armstrong
00:23 22 Jan 21
Visited twice during our stay at the Millennium Hotel Rotorua. Smaller refined menu on offer however the options available were extremely tasty and cooked beautifully. There must of been a serious change to the service and food based on other reviews I have read as I am unable to fault anything about our experience dining there. My children both ate their meals in full which is often rare and unseen when the event of visiting a restaurant occurs. Big props to the two wait staff and one chef operating on the days we visited during the week. I do recommend especially if staying at the millenium to give the restaurant on-site a go I don't believe you will be disappointed.

Got Questions? We've Got Answers!

Find answers to common queries about Nikau Restaurant, from our menu offerings to reservation policies. Explore our FAQ section for everything you need to know before your visit.

Nikau Restaurant is located inside Millennium Hotel Rotorua, 1270 Hinemaru Street.

Yes! You don’t have to be a hotel guest – everyone’s welcome.

Yes, we offer a dedicated children’s menu with options for all ages.

Absolutely. We have gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. For other dietary requirements, please enquire with our friendly team.

 Free parking is available for restaurant guests at Millennium Hotel Rotorua (subject to availability).

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