Hillcrest

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa showing a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest which includes forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua which includes a river or creek, indigenous culture and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Things to do

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

S$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

S$263
per adult
White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight
Rotorua: Agrodome Farm Tour with Show and Produce Tasting

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

S$44
per adult
Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure

S$94
per adult
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

S$90
per adult
Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

S$38
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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Top hotels in Hillcrest

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is S$112 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
S$112
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,025 reviews)
"Comfortable bed, really spacious rooms... very nice, definitely recommend!"

Reviewed on 9 Oct, 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is S$138 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
S$138
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"All good"

Reviewed on 8 Oct, 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is S$101 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
S$101
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good location. Staff was pleasant. Property is a little outdated."

Reviewed on 3 Oct, 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is S$141 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
S$141
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean simple property"

Reviewed on 13 Oct, 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is S$99 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
S$99
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (264 reviews)
"Clean room a d friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 Oct, 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is S$152 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
S$152
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely location, beautiful rooms, convenient"

Reviewed on 10 Oct, 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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Victoria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street
Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Inner City

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