Holdens Bay Travel Guide

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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 which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

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 showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

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

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

Eat Street
Rotorua which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

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

Mitai Maori Village

Things to do

Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

฿3,313
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Blue Springs

Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

฿17,645
per adult
Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,744
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

฿9,783
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

฿5,490
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

฿2,353
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
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Top hotels in Holdens Bay

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4 out of 5
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,049 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿2,049
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (576 reviews)
"Handy to the airport. Warm and clean."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,239 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿3,239
per night
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice and clean, good size rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms nice and quiet."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,112 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿2,112
per night
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Was only there for one night but it perfectly met our needs."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,404 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,404
per night
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Love this hotel, great breakfast, great room. Pool and kids play area Definitely would go back again"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,393 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,393
per night
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"We took our grandkids. The room was spacious and clean. The staff was kind and helpful. Our room had 2 x Qeen size beds. The hotel facilities were good. We all enjoyed hot swimming pool and spa. The hotel is about 10 min walking distance from city centre. Overall, we had a wonderful time."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Had a great one night stay at Prince’s Gate. Awesome location, and a nice historic feel to the rooms and facilities. Even got a room upgrade which added to the stay. The pool was closed, but they remedied this by sending us to Polynesian spa free of charge which was a thoughtful touch."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay

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Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Owhata
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Lynmore

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

Lynmore
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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Ohinemutu

Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

Ohinemutu
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring 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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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

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