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

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
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 Central Mall

4/5(24 reviews)

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

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,823
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

฿2,380
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Nocturnal Glow-Worm Adventure Tour with a Guide
Hobbiton Movie Set

Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way

฿9,520
per adult
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton Movie Set Tour - One Way
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

฿893
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Get a picture in a Hobbit hole

Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way

฿9,520
per adult
Rotorua to Auckland via Hobbiton Tour with Lunch - One Way
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

฿2,380
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 ฿2,478 per night from 19 May to 20 May
฿2,478
฿2,850 total
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Location handy to town centre Room clean & comfy bed"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,606 per night from 20 May to 21 May
฿3,606
฿4,147 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
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)
"Exceptional staff at reception - we had 3 different bookings from the same whanau (mum and 2 daughters and their whanau), she was able to arrange us all to be on the same floor which was ideal for the kids and babies as we could easily go from rooms if we needed to do stuff. Great temp for the pool, ..."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Prince's Gate Hotel
Prince's Gate Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,685 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿2,685
฿3,088 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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)
"We enjoyed sitting out on the veranda in the evening with a pre- dinner drink. Good size and comfortable room."

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Pullman Rotorua
Pullman Rotorua
5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is ฿4,315 per night from 18 May to 19 May
฿4,315
฿4,962 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (415 reviews)
"Great property"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025

Pullman Rotorua
Ambassador Thermal Motel
Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,407 per night from 14 May to 15 May
฿2,407
฿2,768 total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (536 reviews)
"Friendly welcome. Speedy checkin. Spacious, clean, well equipped, warm and comfortable unit. Outdoor deck with view of lake. Fabulous large spa pool and nice thermal pool. Great location. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Ambassador Thermal Motel
Regent of Rotorua
Regent of Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1191 Pukaki St, Rotorua
The price is ฿4,503 per night from 11 May to 12 May
฿4,503
฿5,179 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
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! (887 reviews)
BIRTHDAY adventure
"FOR TWO ELDERLY PEOPLE WE MANAGED THE STAIRS TO ROOM 23."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 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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