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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

Outdoor pool

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"clean quiet, pool was temperature was cool, near bus stop"
Canada
dominic
The price is ฿2,880
฿3,312 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Exterior

Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (206 reviews)
"Nice clean room. The fixtures are a bit dated but it was a great experience over all"
United States
Sanjeevnie
Pohutu Lodge Motel
Mountain view

Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (360 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is ฿2,083
฿2,395 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Greenview Motel
View from room

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,126 reviews)
"The hotel was great, nice heated pool and hot tubs, close to everything."
United States
Dan
The price is ฿2,503
฿2,878 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Rydges Rotorua
1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (617 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!"
United States
Peter
The price is ฿3,003
฿3,454 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Queen room with Private Bathroom, 1 Queen bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City, 2.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Staff were so friendly and accommodating! "
Canada
Tanya
The price is ฿1,173
฿1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
Chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
2.0 star property
Koutu, 5.5 km from Whakarewarewa
The price is ฿4,528
฿5,207 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
Outdoor pool

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
4.0 star property
14.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (596 reviews)
"Enjoyed staying at this property. Will be back again."
Australia
LihNan
The price is ฿4,931
฿5,671 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama
Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (34 reviews)
"Beautiful location, confortable and spacious room, we had a great time."
Mexico
Marisol
The price is ฿4,093
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Lakes Lodge Okataina
View from property

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

VR Rotorua Lake Resort
4.5 star property
14.2 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely location, nice rooms"
Australia
Daniella
The price is ฿1,944
฿2,236 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
VR Rotorua Lake Resort
Outdoor spa tub

Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB
3.0 star property
Tihiotonga, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"The couple running the BnB were friendly and made our stay very pleasant! The breakfast was amazing!"
United States
Steven
The price is ฿4,353
฿5,206 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Geyser Lookout BnB
Tikitapu View Motel Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Lake Okareka, 7.2 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our experience thanks."
Australia
renee
The price is ฿2,026
฿2,330 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Indoor pool, a heated pool

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean and spacious room Friendly and helpful staff Tasty breakfast "
United States
Tomoko
The price is ฿3,902
฿4,488 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Studio, Hot Tub | Private spa tub

Ashleigh Court Motel

Ashleigh Court Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (263 reviews)
"Clean room, near popular places in rotorua, spa tub and easy parking."
Singapore
Norhamidah
The price is ฿2,960
฿3,404 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
Ashleigh Court Motel
Outdoor dining

Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 6.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
"Wonderful location right on the lake!!!"
United States
T.J.
The price is ฿8,832
฿10,157 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Koura Lodge
Front of property

Hideaway of Rotorua

Hideaway of Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 8.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (285 reviews)
"The room was perfect and the Llamas were an added bonus. Very easy booking and check in. Very clean room, great shower, helpful staff. Very nice stay."
Australia
John
The price is ฿3,760
฿4,324 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Hideaway of Rotorua
2 Bedrooms Downstairs | Terrace/patio

Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Court Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (393 reviews)
"Great accommodation, staff and amenities. "
United States
Santosh
The price is ฿2,424
฿2,788 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Fenton Court Motel
Restaurant

ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, bathroom felt a bit dated, light was on the brink. Good location, friendly staff."
Australia
Rosina
The price is ฿2,783
฿3,200 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
ibis Rotorua
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
2.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very nice and the staff was friendly "
Australia
Richard
The price is ฿3,316
฿3,814 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Garden

Arista of Rotorua

Arista of Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (445 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean and great location"
Australia
Maturoj
The price is ฿4,265
฿4,904 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Arista of Rotorua
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Lake Okareka featuring a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

Four of a kind
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.

Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand

Inner City

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

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.

Lynmore

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

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel

6/10 Okay
"Got upgraded which was nice but accommodations were a little shabby and not as clean as others in the same price point. Would not stay again. "
Amy 4-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
AWA Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Rydges Rotorua is the highest ranked property in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Imperial Hotel Rotorua and Pohutu Lodge Motel.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?
When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.