Kawaha Point Travel Guide
Rotorua





Visit Kawaha Point
Things to do

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

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

Rotorua: The Buried Village of Te Wairoa

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
Top hotels in Kawaha Point

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
"Staff were great. Amenities were shown to us personally. The room was lovely. Dinner was fantastic and the breakfast before leaving topped off our stay perfectly. The grounds are amazing with great views of lake Rotorua. Very intimate hotel."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Koura Lodge
"Perfect stay! Beautiful location, right on the lake shore, and beautiful property. Kayak, spa, sauna, and less than 10 mn drive to downtown Rotorua. Wish we could have stayed longer!"
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

On The Point - Lake Rotorua
"This was the best place we stayed in NZ, the rooms and attention to care were spectacular!"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Rydges Rotorua
"Bed was comfortable and lovely FOH staff. The bathroom was dity, toothpaste splatter on the mirror and the tap crusty. The bar was never staffed - at one point I had 3 staff look at me and walk past me without any acknowledgement, ended up going to a restaurant. Regret the pool view, had screaming ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"Everything was exceptional, brilliant staff and really loved the location being walking distance to everything we needed. The only things that let the stay down for me was the pool being too cool for me personally (probably more than fine for children) and the pillows being quite high/thick, so I ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Where to stay in Kawaha Point

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.

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

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

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

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.














