Koutu 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
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
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

Things to do

Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,635
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

฿5,208
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

฿963
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

฿3,375
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

฿1,609
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
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Top hotels in Koutu

Cleveland Thermal Motel

Cleveland Thermal Motel

3 out of 5
113-119 Lake Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,532 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿2,532
฿2,911 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (427 reviews)
"This is my second time to book a room with them and they did not disappoont. The room is nice and clean with a cozy feel. Everything you need is there ready to be used. Staff is friendly and accomodating. Will book again soon! ❤️"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Cleveland Thermal Motel
Red Rock Thermal Motel

Red Rock Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
109 Lake Road, Rotorua
The price is ฿1,606 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,606
฿1,847 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
"It was great and easy access for me in the area it was in. Didn`t get chance to check out he hot tub this time but was OK last time."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

Red Rock Thermal Motel
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

2.5 out of 5
67-69 Whittaker Road, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,684 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,684
฿1,937 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and hot springs on-site. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua ...
8/10 Very Good! (235 reviews)
"Pools were great"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,486 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿2,486
฿2,859 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent king size bed. Samsung TV very good. Ground floor room handy to parked car. Chapmans Restaurant provided good choices."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,690 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿2,690
฿3,093 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Very clean room.Comfortable bed.Very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,624 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿1,624
฿1,868 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"Overall is very good, but one suggestion that they should have mirror in rooms as well. And at least few water bottles in the fridge Thanks"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Koutu

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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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Mangakakahi

Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.

Mangakakahi
Mitai Maori Village

Kawaha Point

River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.

Kawaha Point
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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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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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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