Inner City Travel Guide

Rotorua

Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child
Rotorua Museum of Art and History showing outdoor eating and heritage elements
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Rotorua which includes a lake or waterhole
Rotorua featuring night scenes and markets

Popular places to visit

Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

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

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

Eat Street

Rotorua Central Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Central Mall

Rotorua Night Market

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Night Market

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Things to do

Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,635
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide

฿2,315
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

฿3,645
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

฿27,678
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

฿27,678
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

฿2,315
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
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Top hotels in Inner City

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,182 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
฿3,182
฿3,659 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,875 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,875
฿3,306 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Great staff at this older but very charming hotel. We loved having a glass of wine in the evening by the fireplace. Great location for sights and shopping. Very walkable. We loved the proximity to Polynesian spa."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,998 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿2,998
฿3,447 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It as its own spa. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast. The only thing downside is that the bathroom and the building is a bit tired, although very clean for its age. May need a renovation soon. The bed was clean and the mattress was excellent. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is ฿4,003 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,003
฿4,603 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (430 reviews)
"The hotel was in a very convenient location. It was comfortable and clean!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Pullman Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,605 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿3,605
฿4,146 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,039 reviews)
"Excellent service and room was very clean"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1191 Pukaki St, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,902 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿3,902
฿4,487 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (903 reviews)
"Surprisingly well appointed room. We, and several other patrons had a problem checking in as our rooms were not ready for a number of hours. We were not given a reason for the delay."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Regent of Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Victoria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria
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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
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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.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Koutu

While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.

Koutu

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