Inner City Travel Guide

Rotorua

Sunrise in Rotorua
Sunrise in Rotorua
The Rotorua Museum of Art and History grounds in Rotorua, New Zealand. A little bit of Victorian England in New Zealand, the grounds contain lovely gardens and lawn bowl...lawns. Open and clean, it draws a nice mix of locals and tourists. The museum contains a great collection of fine arts and artifacts from the Maori culture.
The Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is a great place to warm up on a rainy day. Go in the morning and you'll have the place to yourself.
#colorful #swan #katefromthestates #rotorua #newzealand My friend and I were driving back from a long day of exploration when the pastel sunset started to be overtaken by storm clouds. We were shocked at the beauty that surrounded us because one could easily say that we didn't have very good weather in Rotorua - I'd have to disagree. Even though the days were grey and cloudy, each night was just as serene as this!

Popular places to visit

Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

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

Eat Street
This show was awesome! After the initiation you are welcomed into the village and go threw different stations learning about the culture and then you get a performance show and dinner. Definitely recommend and reservations book way out, so book early! And tip: ask for Mark to be your driver... Seriously I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard

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 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

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

Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

Learn about the events happening in Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

Things to do

Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

฿3,079
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

฿910
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,678
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Geothermal and Freshwater Combo Family Pools in New Zealand

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

฿564
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Cultural Performance

Cultural Performance

฿638
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cultural Performance
Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

฿455
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa
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Top hotels in Inner City

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is ฿5,274 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿5,274
฿6,065 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (474 reviews)
Great location, quiet clean comfortable room, great staff.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Pullman Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is ฿3,448 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿3,448
฿3,965 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
It was great!

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is ฿3,085 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿3,085
฿3,548 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Parking was very easy

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
The price is ฿4,235 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,235
฿4,870 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,073 reviews)
Great location. Easy late check in. Well appointed suites. Very clean.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Quest Rotorua Central
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿4,231 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,231
฿4,866 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
We really appreciated the historic value of this property. The story of the hotel is fascinating! The location was also central with easy walking access to cafes, restaurants, and the lakefront. The hotel staff were kind. We used Prince’s Gate as our launching point in Rotorua for three days to experience ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets Rotorua
The price is ฿2,423 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
฿2,423
฿2,786 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (600 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Ambassador Thermal Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Inner City

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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 Tamaki Maori Village.

Victoria
Fenton Street

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
Ohinemutu showing a church or cathedral and a sunset

Ohinemutu

Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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 Kuirau Park.

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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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 Government Gardens.

Ngapuna

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