Inner City Travel Guide

Rotorua

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.
Silhouettes of people standing by a body of water at sunset.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
A person in a natural hot spring surrounded by rocks and vegetation.
A swan swimming in a body of water during sunset with a colorful sky.

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A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.
Photo by Nicole Smelson
Open Photo by Nicole Smelson

Tamaki Maori Village

8.8/10 (276 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.
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Things to do

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

฿1,049
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

฿2,005
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

฿2,807
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

฿477
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool

฿629
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

฿1,508
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
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Top hotels in Inner City

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is ฿3,066 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,066
฿3,526 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is ฿3,032 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿3,032
฿3,487 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,205 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿2,205
฿2,536 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Plenty of character"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is ฿4,387 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,387
฿5,045 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pullman Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,742 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿3,742
฿4,303 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
Quest Rotorua Central
Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1191 Pukaki St Rotorua
The price is ฿4,621 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
฿4,621
฿5,314 total
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Service was good, room was clean, nice property, nice location as well"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Regent of Rotorua
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve 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

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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 church with a red and white facade, a tall steeple, and a view of the sea in the background.

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 Tamaki Maori Village.

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