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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, (1,185 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Rotorua"
United States
Tim
The price is S$167
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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, (74 reviews)
"All you need for a quick overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Debby
The price is S$103
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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, (643 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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, (380 reviews)
"Well positioned"
Australia
Frances
The price is S$71
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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$77
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Greenview Motel
Living area

6. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"The interior of the room was fantastic and really nice to be able to relax in the wooden tub. Staff was really helpful with recommendations of places to visit whilst in Rotorua"
Australia
Scott
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Avero
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

7. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Regal Palms Resort
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

8. Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is big, convenient and has amenities. However, the property is very dated."
United States
Charlene
The price is S$260
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Arawa Park Hotel
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

9. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (148 reviews)
"Clean and fantastic service. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Australia
Vinay
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

10. 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)
"Staff were friendly. Good location. We'll equipped rooms and the spa tub was wonderful after a long day of sight seeing."
Canada
Charleen
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
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.

11. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Thermal Oak Motel
A rectangular swimming pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by a landscaped garden with various plants and a house in the background.

12. 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, clean, great location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

13. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Property was clean and well presented."
Australia
Rochelle
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

14. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"Property was good rooms were tidy pool was great"
Australia
Lee
The price is S$153
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Wylie Court
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

15. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,123 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.

16. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (260 reviews)
"Everything was great! The lady who runs the place was very helpful. The place is very well maintained & the facilities are terrific. You can also use the connected hotel pool. Great value for the price."
Canada
Janice
The price is S$221
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Kings On Peace
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

17. Redwood Apartments

Redwood Apartments
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Great base for exploring Rotorua"
Australia
Graham
The price is S$181
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Redwood Apartments
A residential area with houses, a paved pathway, and well-maintained gardens.

18. Pure Motel

Pure Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"The gentleman that looked after us was very polite and friendly. And the room was extremely clean, probably the cleanest motel room we've seen. "
Australia
Craig
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pure Motel
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.

19. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 5.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (419 reviews)
"Great place for a Rotorua stop over, the room was clean & bed comfortable."
Australia
Martin
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Newina Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

20. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (556 reviews)
"Really nice hotel clean and in the center of downtown, you have may restaurants walking distance, the staff was really nice, yo also have kiwi park at walking distance and government gardens also, restaurant was really good and breakfast is great, I 100% recommend this place"
United States
rodolfo
The price is S$251
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Pullman Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
643 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,185 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
7.8
Good
74 reviews
View
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.
Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
380 reviews
View
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.
Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
6.0
362 reviews
View

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 yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

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.

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

8/10 Good
"Staff is amazing as they do ever. If something needs fixing just ask them. The grounds could use some manicuring and trimming. Door stops are a trip hazard. Location is not in town but on the lake. It is quiet and you can hear the birds in the morning."
Joy 5-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

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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