Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua

A lake surrounded by dense forest and rolling hills.
A geyser with water spouting from the ground, surrounded by rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.
Tall trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and ferns.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam, and a rocky landscape.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,812 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,812
฿3,234 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,167 reviews)
"Our stay here was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable and spacious."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,384 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,384
฿2,742 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (625 reviews)
"Private hot pool was amazing. Room was clean and updated. We were pleasantly surprised and will be back."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿2,352 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿2,352
฿2,705 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ฿1,783 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,783
฿2,050 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"Filthy"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Birchwood Spa Motel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is ฿3,379 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,379
฿3,886 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,003 reviews)
"My room was lovely and clean bed was amazing Hot tub was too hot for my liking but the maintenance team were wonderful at setting to a better level"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is ฿3,073 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿3,073
฿3,534 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Okareka is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Owhata

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

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.



Whakarewarewa Travel Guide