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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,174 reviews)
"This hotel is really suitable for family!"
Australia
Wei
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Rydges Rotorua
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

2. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (69 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

3. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (639 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is S$97
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Birchwood Spa Motel
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is S$76
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Greenview Motel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Regal Palms Resort
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good value"
Australia
Damian
The price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

8. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (733 reviews)
"Clean room, great views over Rotorua. Just a short stay but we enjoyed it."
Australia
Leah
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

9. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Terrific staff; lovely clean renovated rooms"
Canada
Thalia
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Avero
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

10. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, easy parking"
United States
Garrett
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

11. New Castle Motor Lodge

New Castle Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Great place , very accessible. Friendly staff great motel."
Australia
Danielle
The price is S$76
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
New Castle Motor Lodge
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

12. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

13. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Exceptional stay - we will definitely be staying here again"
Australia
Sarah-Jayne
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

14. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (549 reviews)
"helpful staff and lots of amenities - to need to worry at all. loved it!"
United States
Erika
The price is S$66
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

15. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (210 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is S$131
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Thermal Oak Motel
A covered outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a sliding glass door leading to a room with a wooden floor and a bed.

16. Ashleigh Court Motel

Ashleigh Court Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (270 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect weekend. Room was clean, bed was comfy and the spa bath was heaven. Great location as well, not too far away from everything but just far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again."
Australia
Declan
The price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Ashleigh Court Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.

17. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
2.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Always a fantastic stay"
Australia
Andrew
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

18. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to town. And funky, yet awesome rooms"
Australia
Mark
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Prince's Gate Hotel

19. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 3 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

20. Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
2.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"good for 1 night stays, recommend"
Australia
Tyler
The price is S$80
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Apex on Fenton
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

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

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.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed only for one night and were sad to leave. We loved everything about the hotel, its location, the room and the breakfast which had a fabulous array of items and as vegetarians fully met our needs. Unable to fault the hotel at all"
Martin 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Pullman Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?
When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.

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