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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.0 star property
Holdens Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (663 reviews)
"Very nice property and excellent location"
Australia
Varun
The price is ฿2,225
฿2,559 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Standard Studio | Exterior

2. Central Stay Hinemaru

Central Stay Hinemaru
2.0 star property
4.7 km from Holdens Bay
The price is ฿1,848
฿2,125 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Central Stay Hinemaru
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

3. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Ohinemutu, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (491 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and helpful. The room is very clean."
Australia
Mei-Chun
The price is ฿2,316
฿2,664 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

4. All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Holdens Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (575 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing the owners were lovely cabin we stayed in was clean and lovely too Will be returning"
Australia
Shaun
The price is ฿2,203
฿2,534 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug
All Seasons Holiday Park
View from room

5. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 6 km from Holdens Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,177 reviews)
"Good location, helpful staff"
United States
Amiee
The price is ฿3,069
฿3,530 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Rydges Rotorua
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

6. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City, 4.6 km from Holdens Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Charming, older hotel, with beautifully decorated rooms. Vintage, but with modern bathrooms & heat a/c. Front desk staff helpful and accommodating to my needs. Would book again."
United States
Barbara
The price is ฿2,351
฿2,703 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Prince's Gate Hotel
Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

7. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 4.7 km from Holdens Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (535 reviews)
"Awesome stay, welcoming staff - will be back again soon!"
Australia
Shenita
The price is ฿4,373
฿5,029 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Pullman Rotorua
Bar (on property)

8. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very convenient, good facilities and good on site parking."
Australia
Murray
The price is ฿2,262
฿2,602 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
ibis Rotorua
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

9. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Holdens Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (392 reviews)
"Front desk were great"
United States
Henry
The price is ฿2,584
฿2,972 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Newina Rotorua
Indoor pool, a heated pool

10. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
4.6 km from Holdens Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome place always have a good stay there"
Australia
Sonia
The price is ฿3,360
฿3,864 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Chalet, 1 Queen Bed | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

11. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Holdens Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"Glad we stayed. Cost was good considering it was Matariki weekend. Thank you to the staff."
Australia
Maia and Sheryl
The price is ฿1,992
฿2,291 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp
Outdoor pool

12. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5 km from Holdens Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful"
Australia
Gayle
The price is ฿3,056
฿3,514 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
View from property

13. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (938 reviews)
"I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and Lake Rotorua well within walking distance. This centrally located hotel is very convenient and family friendly."
United States
Francis
The price is ฿4,606
฿5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Regent of Rotorua
Indoor pool

14. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great breakfast buffet and nice pool. It was close to lots of restaurants and things to do in Rotorua"
Canada
Ashleigh
The price is ฿2,853
฿3,281 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

15. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
4.5 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Always a fantastic stay"
Australia
Andrew
The price is ฿3,024
฿3,477 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Courtyard

16. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 5.9 km from Holdens Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is ฿4,194
฿4,823 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Regal Palms Resort
Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool | View from room

17. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5.7 km from Holdens Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good value"
Australia
Damian
The price is ฿2,195
฿2,524 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Exterior

18. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (92 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great service. Will definitely stay here again."
Australia
Micaela
The price is ฿2,578
฿2,965 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
Dining

19. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Lake Rotorua Hotel
2.5 star property
Koutu, 5.8 km from Holdens Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (971 reviews)
"Great location, very spacious room. Had everything you needed to be comfortable. But didn’t look like the photos and wifi was terrible"
Australia
Zhanella
The price is ฿2,195
฿2,524 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Lake Rotorua Hotel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

20. Accolade Motel

Accolade Motel
2.0 star property
Victoria, 5.3 km from Holdens Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (42 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff Good location"
Canada
clara
The price is ฿1,650
฿1,898 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Accolade Motel
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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay 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.

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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.

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 Kuirau Park.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Top Holdens Bay Hotel Reviews

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Warm, functional, clean and well equipped"
Paula 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Holdens Bay?
Travellers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?
Based on our traveller data, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
How many hotels will I find in Holdens Bay?
Expedia has 9 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Haiku Pathway and Sulphur Point are also worth a stop.