Owhata Travel Guide

Rotorua

Photo by Jan Hammond
Photo by Jan Hammond

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest showing forest scenes

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua which includes indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

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.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua featuring markets and night scenes

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Things to do

Surrounded by incredible Glow Worms on Kayak Tour in Rotorua

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

฿3,572
per adult
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

฿8,033
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

฿27,122
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

฿6,502
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū

฿5,103
per adult
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

฿944
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
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Top hotels in Owhata

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,586 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,586
฿2,974 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,023 reviews)
Great hotel but need some TLC
"I was located in the main building (room 422) and it is in desperate need of a refurb. The towel rail in the bathroom was so rusted and corroded that you couldn't even hang a towel on it (the one over the bath) - All in all it is a good hotel and I believe the new wing is really nice. I was just ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,884 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,884
฿3,316 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great play to stay especially pool facilities for families Only thing I would say I was a let down was the buffet dinner for price"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿2,156
฿2,480 total
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (252 reviews)
"Room was very clean other than a stain on the duvet."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is ฿2,091 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,091
฿2,404 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly. Great stay."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,621 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
฿2,621
฿3,015 total
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"The property was easily situated in the road in to the CBD and easily walkable to main shops and restaurants. Around a 20 minute walk to Eat Street and less to the Polynesian spa. We had a large room, with amenities. Breakfast was suitable with continental options. Great for a Nespresso pod machine ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is ฿3,311 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿3,311
฿3,808 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Nice location. Close to great eating establishments"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Other neighbourhoods around Owhata

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Lynmore

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

Lynmore
Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

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

Lake Okareka
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Ngapuna

While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

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

Inner City

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