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Our top choices for Lake Tarawera hotels

A luxurious outdoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.
A row of modern houses with a calm water body in the foreground.
An aerial view of a residential area with row houses, a small lake, and a road.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of greenery.

1. Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
19.7 km from Lake Tarawera
United States
Mele Liumei Tupou Muimui Kovi Ki Tofoa
฿3,521
฿4,049 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
16.5 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Sumer
฿3,035
฿3,490 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
Living area
A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.
Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.
A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

3. Avero

Avero
16.1 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Mohamed
฿4,420
฿5,083 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Avero
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.
An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

4. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
16.3 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Stacey
฿4,243
฿4,879 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Regal Palms Resort
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and potted plants.
A hot tub with a wooden deck, a bowl of fruit, and a bottle of wine.
A tranquil spa setting with a reflective pool, surrounded by rocks and native plants, overlooking a body of water.

5. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
19.9 km from Lake Tarawera
United States
Parley-Nicolene
฿3,065
฿3,525 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Newina Rotorua
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.
A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

6. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
16.8 km from Lake Tarawera
United States
Erika
฿1,322
฿1,520 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
A wooden deck with a covered area, a small table and chairs, and a view of a grassy area and trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

7. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
8.8 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
renee
฿1,845
฿2,122 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.

8. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
15.9 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Zelma
฿3,580
฿4,117 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rydges Rotorua
A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.
A couple seated at a table with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a meal.

9. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
14.5 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Larry
฿2,993
฿3,442 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
A building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'
A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

10. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
17.2 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Dallas
฿946
฿1,088 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
An aerial view of a residential neighborhood with houses, a motel, and a parking lot.
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.
A building with a prominent 'K' sign, a glass entrance, and a series of windows.
A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.

11. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
16.3 km from Lake Tarawera
United States
David
฿5,156
฿5,930 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Kings On Peace
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.
A cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden panel walls, a dining area, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.
A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

12. Pure Motel

Pure Motel
16.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Craig
฿1,875
฿2,156 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Pure Motel
A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.
A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.
A hot tub with a child and an adult.
A two-story motel with a red roof and a sign advertising 'Sport of Kings' apartments.

13. Sport of Kings Motel

Sport of Kings Motel
16.3 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Kevin
฿3,421
฿3,934 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Sport of Kings Motel
A pool with water splashing, surrounded by a covered area with a clock and a sign.
Room
A natural hot spring with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.

14. All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
14.2 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
rona
฿2,121
฿2,440 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
All Seasons Holiday Park
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a view through sheer curtains.
A modern residential building with a covered driveway, a tree with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.
A patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.

15. Redwood Apartments

Redwood Apartments
16 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Graham
฿4,420
฿5,083 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Redwood Apartments
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove.
A motel with a reception area, multiple guest rooms, and a parking lot.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

16. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
18.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Mei-Chun
฿2,660
฿3,059 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.
A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

17. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
16.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Damian
฿3,274
฿3,765 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.
A brick pathway leading through a garden with various plants and a brick wall on one side.
A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.

18. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
16.8 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Peter
฿4,190
฿4,819 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.
A hotel with a beige facade, two lizard murals, and a sign listing amenities like a mineral pool and heated swimming pool.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a kitchenette.

19. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
17 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Paul
฿2,029
฿2,334 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette in the background.
A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

20. Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
16.4 km from Lake Tarawera
Australia
Tyler
฿1,770
฿2,036 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Apex on Fenton
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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Tarawera

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A luxurious outdoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
9.0
Wonderful
616 reviews
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A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
9.8
Exceptional
133 reviews
View
Living area
Avero
10.0
Exceptional
13 reviews
View
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
Regal Palms Resort
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
Newina Rotorua
9.4
Exceptional
415 reviews
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Hotels recommended for families near Lake Tarawera

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.
A balcony with a wicker table, two glasses, and a plate of fruit.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, a book, and a basket of croissants.
A room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with two sofas and a table with a bowl of fruit and a book.

Solitaire Lodge

Solitaire Lodge
Lake Tarawera
฿53,036
฿60,991 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Solitaire Lodge
A wooden deck with a covered area, a small table and chairs, and a view of a grassy area and trees.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a clock on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Lake Okareka
฿1,845
฿2,122 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.
A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.
A couple seated at a table with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a meal.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Holdens Bay
฿2,993
฿3,442 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
A garden with ferns and a wooden deck.
A table set with a bottle of wine, glasses, cheese, crackers, and grapes, with a backdrop of ferns.
A modern single-story house with a garage, a small front yard with a palm tree, and a clear sky.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with blinds, and two wall-mounted lamps.

B&B @ the Redwoods

B&B @ the Redwoods
Lynmore
฿4,664
฿5,363 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
B&B @ the Redwoods
A pool with water splashing, surrounded by a covered area with a clock and a sign.
Room
A natural hot spring with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees.
A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.

All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
Hannahs Bay
฿2,121
฿2,440 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
All Seasons Holiday Park
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
฿3,580
฿4,117 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Rydges Rotorua

Top Lake Tarawera Hotel Reviews

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

8/10 Good
"Just a little dated on the outside, but rooms are nice, clean tidy and have been modernised. I love the later check out of 11 a.m., that is “a nice to have” without asking."
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina

8/10 Good
"Great people"
Mark 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Lakes Lodge Okataina
All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Cabin was great. We booked for six people, however, only got four towels other than the towel issue cool, everything else was good."
Veitoa 2-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
All Seasons Holiday Park
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

8/10 Good
"Easy check in after hours - staff had the heater on when we arrived."
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Other attractions near Lake Tarawera

A rustic wooden structure surrounded by dense forest.

Buried Village

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.
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A sign about Tikitapu / Blue Lake with a scenic background of a lake and palm trees.

Lake Tikitapu

9.2/10 (253 reviews)
Explore one of the region’s most beautiful lakes and relax on the beach beside the sparkling water.
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A weathered sign on a rocky outcrop with the text "MT TATARWA RUAHIASCUAMIT III METRES 3580 FEET ASL" and a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Mount Tarawera

8.0/10 (2 reviews)
Casting an imposing shadow over the Rotorua region, this colossal volcano is responsible for one of the most devastating eruptions ever to occur in New Zealand.
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Te Rata Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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Tarawera Falls

9.0/10 (2 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Tarawera Falls, a lovely green space in Rototai. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Tarawera?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Lake Tarawera, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. You'll find 52 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Lake Tarawera?
Solitaire Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Tarawera.
How many hotels will I find near Lake Tarawera?
Expedia has 52 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Lake Tarawera.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Tarawera, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Lake Tarawera.
What can I see and do near Lake Tarawera?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Te Rata Bay and Tarawera Falls. Surround yourself with nature at Lake Okareka, Mount Tarawera and Lake Rotomahana. A visit to Buried Village is worth the trip when you're visiting.