Pullman Rotorua is closed to the public today as a result of flooding from a burst water main. Photo / Andrew Warner
Guests at the Pullman Rotorua have been moved to other accommodation after a burst water main caused flood damage to the hotel.
A spokeswoman for Accor, which manages the hotel, said the flooding happened overnight on Tuesday.
The damage had been assessed and management was working to clean up the hotel as quickly as possible, she said.
The hotel has relocated guests to other hotels in the region.
A fashion and food event called Aroha, which was to feature contemporary designers Adrienne Whitewood, Leilani Rickard, Taongahuia Maxwell and Wairata Warbrick, was to be held at the hotel tonight but had to be cancelled.
Organisers for the event said they were exploring options to reschedule it and a full refund would be given.
"Our sincere apologies for this inconvenience - we have been working hard on making this event a success but we respect and understand this unprecedented situation and are following instructions," a post on Whitewood's Facebook page said.
The five-star hotel opened on Arawa St in January last year.
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