Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Rotorua
Visit Whakarewarewa
Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions
Things to do
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Family Hot Pools and Freshwater Pool
฿626
per adult
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
฿2,792
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
฿1,044
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Jade Experience in a Local Māori Carving Studio
฿855
per adult
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience
฿931
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Whakarewarewa
Rydges Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿3,587 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
฿3,587
฿4,125 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,675 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
฿2,675
฿3,077 total
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (647 reviews)
"Room was decent."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,629 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿2,629
฿3,023 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori ...
7.6/10 Good! (75 reviews)
"Extremely disappointing customer service. I would never stay here again. After driving for several hours, I arrived exhausted. The male receptionist was cold, unfriendly and unwelcoming. He handled my ID rudely, almost forgot to return it, and didn't even say thank you. His attitude made me extremely ..."
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026
Birchwood Spa Motel
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,943 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿1,943
฿2,235 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
Greenview Motel
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,784 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿1,784
฿2,051 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Golf Club are located nearby.
6/10 (363 reviews)
"Don’t waste your money"
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is ฿4,802 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿4,802
฿5,522 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed at the Millennium Hotel for two nights. Would we stay here again knowing what we know? No. Would we recommend to a friend ? No. While the hotel itself was fine, the customer service was horrendous. After checking into our room, the WI-FI in our room went down. It stayed down ..."
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Whakarewarewa
Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond
Owhata
When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
