What's it like in Whakarewarewa?

Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?

Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?

When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.

The Best Hotels in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Wei

฿3,490 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

2. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Preesha

฿2,646 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

3. Birchwood Spa Motel

Whakarewarewa

Kasim

฿2,056 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

4. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa

Kane

฿3,094 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

Tamara

฿2,140 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa

Naoko

฿5,270 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Damian

฿3,055 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

8. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Mohammed

฿3,984 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

9. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Leah

฿3,619 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A couple in a hot tub at night with a building in the background.

10. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Glenholme, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Te Rangiataahua

฿3,310 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

11. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Garrett

฿2,990 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

12. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Annamaria

฿1,861 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

13. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Dorothy

฿4,075 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

14. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Tyler

฿2,118 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

15. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Thalia

฿4,505 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

16. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Danielle

฿2,203 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden room with a large bathtub, a shelf with towels, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a tray.

17. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa

Ani

฿2,331 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

18. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Pumi

฿2,098 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and dense foliage against a clear sky.

19. Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa

Julia

฿4,445 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

20. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa

Gayle

฿3,545 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 636 reviews	View
Rydges Rotorua	4.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,174 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel Rotorua	4.0 star property	7.8 Good 69 reviews	View
Birchwood Spa Motel	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 374 reviews	View
Greenview Motel	3.0 star property	6.0 361 reviews	View

Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

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A field of white daisies with yellow centers.

Owhata

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

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

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Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

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

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Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Exceptional stay - we will definitely be staying here again"

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for families! We are super impressed staying at this little apartment. It was perfect for our families needs, very clean and tidy, the host was lovely and welcoming. It was spacious and had a great layout and it was so warm when we checked in, with extra heaters/cooling fans. The main living had a king single and a double pull out sofa bed. It has a well equipped kitchen. Then off the kitchen through the door is a mini hallway with closet space, iron and hair dryer + the bathroom. The bathroom had a heated toilet seat, shower with body wash, shampoo, conditioner, very hot water and great water pressure. Back into the closet area through another door is a queen bedroom and the spa area. I love that you have two doors to close off from the kitchen living area for those watching TV. It also has a communal laundry area on site. The spa was great way to rest after walking and taking in the sites. We normally stay at the Pullman or Millennium, but needed a different amenities and the apartment was more suitable with the kids to come and go. It was also very quiet considering it was fully occupied, we didn’t hear any of the guests."

Marsden Stay Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very basic, for the price you can’t complain, A coat hanger would be good just too hang your coats up etc. The room coffee and tea making gear but no milk or fridge so black it is… The staff/reception lady was very helpful. We mixed up our arrival day and she managed to book us into another room for the night with no extra charge.. we booked through Expedia.. Would I stay again….. probably. The place was very close to the redwoods treetop walk which was handy and also close to some restaurants etc."

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

1. Rydges Rotorua

2. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

3. Birchwood Spa Motel

4. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

5. Greenview Motel

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

8. Wylie Court

9. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

10. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

11. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

12. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

13. Capri on Fenton

14. Apex on Fenton

15. Avero

16. New Castle Motor Lodge

17. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

18. Fenton Court Motel

19. Arista of Rotorua

20. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

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Lake Okareka

Owhata

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Lynmore

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

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