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 Expedia customer reviews, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is the highest ranked property 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 8 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.

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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

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Cindy

฿4,046 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Feb - 27 Feb

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 5.2 km from Holdens Bay

Le Quan

฿1,687 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

8.7 km from Holdens Bay

Tatiana

฿5,697 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

Koutu, 5.9 km from Holdens Bay

฿4,499 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

8.3 km from Holdens Bay

Daniella

฿3,046 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Lakes Lodge Okataina

11.3 km from Holdens Bay

Nicole

฿4,660 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

Tikitapu View Motel Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka, 7.8 km from Holdens Bay

Elizabeth

฿2,544 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 7.9 km from Holdens Bay

Steven

฿5,161 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Koura Lodge

Kawaha Point, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

T.J.

฿11,810 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Richard

฿4,526 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 6.1 km from Holdens Bay

Ashley

฿3,672 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Hideaway of Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 7.9 km from Holdens Bay

John

Ashleigh Court Motel

Fenton Street, 5.8 km from Holdens Bay

Rodney

฿3,380 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 5.5 km from Holdens Bay

James

฿3,166 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Carla

฿4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Mar - 3 Mar

ibis Rotorua

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

matt

฿3,843 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 5.5 km from Holdens Bay

Jing

฿4,855 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Baden Lodge Motel

Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

Arron

฿2,576 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

Arawa Park Hotel

Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

Strelsa

฿3,734 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

All Seasons Holiday Park

Hannahs Bay, 0.5 km from Holdens Bay

Jennifer

฿3,487 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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This is a geothermal area in Rotorua. The local guide took us to the Maori village where we watched the traditional dance including haka. This place is so beautiful it's worth it driving 3 hours from Auckland

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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Owhata

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

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Inner City

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

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Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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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Top Holdens Bay Hotel Reviews

ibis Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great staff extremely helpful , can make use of the facilities at the Novotel which is an adjoining building, ample onsite & offsite parking and a fabulous location. "