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1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,174 reviews)
"This hotel is really suitable for family!"
Australia
Wei
The price is ฿3,113
฿3,580 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Rydges Rotorua
Outdoor pool

2. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (69 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is ฿2,032
฿2,337 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

3. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (639 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is ฿2,346
฿2,698 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Garden

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is ฿1,654
฿1,903 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Birchwood Spa Motel
Outdoor pool

5. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is ฿1,826
฿2,100 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Greenview Motel
Courtyard

6. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is ฿4,331
฿4,981 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Regal Palms Resort
Indoor spa tub

7. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (733 reviews)
"Clean room, great views over Rotorua. Just a short stay but we enjoyed it."
Australia
Leah
The price is ฿3,091
฿3,555 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
Family Apartment | Living area | Smart TV

8. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Terrific staff; lovely clean renovated rooms"
Canada
Thalia
The price is ฿3,843
฿4,420 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Avero
Executive Apartment with Spa Pool | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks, bed sheets

9. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean room with all the amenities."
Australia
Mohammed
The price is ฿3,549
฿4,082 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wylie Court
Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool | View from room

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Good value"
Australia
Damian
The price is ฿2,507
฿2,883 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Exterior

11. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (109 reviews)
"Clean rooms, helpful staff, easy parking"
United States
Garrett
The price is ฿2,574
฿2,960 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
Exterior

12. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (549 reviews)
"helpful staff and lots of amenities - to need to worry at all. loved it!"
United States
Erika
The price is ฿1,588
฿1,826 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Property amenity

13. New Castle Motor Lodge

New Castle Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Great place , very accessible. Friendly staff great motel."
Australia
Danielle
The price is ฿1,730
฿1,989 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
New Castle Motor Lodge
Studio, Hot Tub | Private spa tub

14. Ashleigh Court Motel

Ashleigh Court Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (270 reviews)
"Absolutely perfect weekend. Room was clean, bed was comfy and the spa bath was heaven. Great location as well, not too far away from everything but just far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet. Will definitely stay here again."
Australia
Declan
The price is ฿2,229
฿2,564 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Ashleigh Court Motel
Outdoor pool

15. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Glenholme, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I liked how the staff were welcoming & kind. The rooms were clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay thank you. Nothing bad to say about the hotel."
Australia
Te Rangiataahua
The price is ฿3,158
฿3,632 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Private spa tub

16. Capri on Fenton

Capri on Fenton
3.5 star property
Glenholme, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (531 reviews)
"Adequate place to spend a night or two."
United States
Dorothy
The price is ฿3,477
฿3,998 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Capri on Fenton
Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

17. Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
2.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"good for 1 night stays, recommend"
Australia
Tyler
The price is ฿1,807
฿2,079 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Apex on Fenton
Outdoor pool

18. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is ฿3,025
฿3,478 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
2 Bedrooms Downstairs | Terrace/patio

19. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Court Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (413 reviews)
"Great staying here all the time"
Australia
Pumi
The price is ฿1,884
฿2,167 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Fenton Court Motel
Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub | Jetted bathtub

20. Sport of Kings Motel

Sport of Kings Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (347 reviews)
"great stay will stay next time"
Australia
Kevin
The price is ฿2,991
฿3,440 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Sport of Kings Motel
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
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.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

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

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
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.

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 Rotorua Night Market.

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

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

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed only for one night and were sad to leave. We loved everything about the hotel, its location, the room and the breakfast which had a fabulous array of items and as vegetarians fully met our needs. Unable to fault the hotel at all"
Martin 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Pullman Rotorua

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 our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.
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.