What's it like in Holdens Bay?

Travellers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

How many hotels will I find in Holdens Bay?

Expedia has 8 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Sulphur Point and Government Gardens Golf are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Holdens Bay Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Varun

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

2. All Seasons Holiday Park

0.5 km from Holdens Bay

Shaun

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

3. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City, 4.6 km from Holdens Bay

Barbara

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.6 km from Holdens Bay

Sonia

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

5. Pullman Rotorua

Inner City, 4.7 km from Holdens Bay

Shenita

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

6. ibis Rotorua

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Alan

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

7. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Ashleigh

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

8. Sudima Lake Rotorua

4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Andrew

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 6 km from Holdens Bay

Wei

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

10. Newina Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Holdens Bay

Parley-Nicolene

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

11. Koura Lodge

Kawaha Point, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

caroline

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

12. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Gayle

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

13. Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Kawaha Point, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay

Patrick

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

14. Regent of Rotorua

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

"I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and Lake Rotorua well within walking distance. This centrally located hotel is very convenient and family friendly."

Francis

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

15. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

5.7 km from Holdens Bay

Maia and Sheryl

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

16. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Inner City, 4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Jolene

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

17. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Anna

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

18. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 5.9 km from Holdens Bay

Naoko

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

19. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 5.7 km from Holdens Bay

Damian

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

20. Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

CAMERON

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

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

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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

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