The Best Hotels Closest to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua for 2026

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A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohamed

SAR 455

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Sumer

SAR 340

SAR 391 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

3. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

"This was our first time staying at this property, and we were very impressed. We stayed in a suite and found the check-in process to be quick and easy. It was also convenient to find a parking space close to our room, and we appreciated the range of facilities on offer. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and the spa bath was more like a spa pool, which was a fantastic bonus. The underfloor heating added an extra touch of comfort...

Terese

SAR 441

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

4. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Damian

SAR 269

SAR 315 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.

A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."

5. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Umang

SAR 319

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a countertop.

A Midway Motel sign with a private courtyard and a covered walkway.

6. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Caitlin

SAR 203

SAR 308 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced driveway.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A room with a glass table, two blue sofas, a single armchair, and a ceiling fan.

7. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Shane

SAR 269

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A residential building with a balcony, a window, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a vase with flowers, and a television.

8. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

SAR 258

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a signboard.

A room with a TV, a painting, a table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A building with multiple flags, a gated entrance, and a signboard.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a small kitchen area with a kettle, and a painting on the wall.

9. Six on Union

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Sylvester

SAR 183

SAR 213 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

A reception desk with a marble top, flanked by vertical wooden slats on the wall, and a patterned sofa in the background.

A couple dining at a table with a view of a pond and ferns.

A modern building with a distinctive roof and large windows, labeled "DISTINCTION ROYAL."

10. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyra

SAR 567

SAR 658 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a kitchen counter.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Sudima Hotels', a large statue, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

11. Sudima Lake Rotorua

3.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

travis

SAR 369

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hot tub with a blue marble design, set against a white wall and under a wooden pergola.

A compact living space with a kitchen, dining area, and a sofa.

A building with a sign reading "BADEN LODGE" and a sign indicating "Special Rates".

12. Baden Lodge Motel

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Arron

SAR 226

SAR 259 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden structure with a bench and a small pool in a lush garden.

A hot tub area with a wooden barrel sauna, a pool, and a house in the background.

A large bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with a view of greenery.

A breakfast buffet with a view of a green field through large windows.

13. Hana Lodge

Ngongotaha, 14.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tanner

SAR 905

SAR 1,040 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

A spacious indoor area with white wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A breakfast table with a variety of fruits, a croissant, and a glass of orange juice, set against a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

14. On The Point - Lake Rotorua

Kawaha Point, 7.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Elizabeth G

SAR 1,757

SAR 2,047 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A garden with white calla lilies and a gazebo with a conical roof.

A large, two-story house with a green roof and white exterior. It features a covered porch with a railing and a small garden with purple flowers in front.

A sunroom with white wicker furniture, a central table with flowers, and large windows with a view of trees.

A spacious kitchen with a long counter, wooden chairs, and a large window overlooking a garden.

15. Country Villa Estate

14.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Jeffrey

SAR 715

SAR 823 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

16. Hamurana Lodge

Ngongotaha, 14.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Lisa

SAR 1,650

SAR 1,897 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A group of people seated at a table with a waterfall in the background.

A library with leather armchairs, a large window with a view of greenery, and bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a dining table set for two, and a leather sofa.

A modern house with a stone facade, a wooden deck leading to a warmly lit interior, and a stone pathway.

17. Treetops Lodge & Estate

11.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mark

SAR 2,305

SAR 2,650 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a wicker table, two glasses, and a plate of fruit.

A room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with two sofas and a table with a bowl of fruit and a book.

A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, a book, and a basket of croissants.

18. Solitaire Lodge

10.7 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Ron

SAR 5,511

SAR 6,400 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

A building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'

19. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 3.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Dallas

SAR 105

SAR 122 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a gray sofa with cushions.

A park with a pond, a concrete path, and a statue.

A building with a simple, open design, featuring a large A-shaped structure in the foreground and a smaller building with a sloped roof in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window.

20. Rose Apartments and Spa

4.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Wendy yu-wen

SAR 457

SAR 525 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 132 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
JetPark Hotel Rotorua	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The property was lovely. We enjoyed the location and the thermal pools on-site were a plus"

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Rydges was a great hotel for exploring Rotorua. Kids eat free with an adult at the buffet, which greatly helped with costs. I loved the laundry machines being available to clean our dirty clothes so I could pack less. The hotel was quiet and the room was comfortable for 2 adults and a kid. I’ll happily return for another visit!"

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Had a secure place to store and charge our e-bikes. Comfortable bed and quiet space. No hot plate, but the air fryer was very useful. Thanks for the hospitality"

Park Central Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Older building, but clean, well maintained and very comfortable bed."

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing very helpful the spa was top notch and very relaxing, after a very busy weekend it was nice to come back to the hotel and relax."

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Room had everything needed and was clean. Great location and very quiet at night."

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really great time with my friends and family , definitely recommend staying here , it’s clean it’s way bigger in person and over all a great experience."

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Simple but works efficiently. Good staff, very basic breakfast."

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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

8.8/10 (273 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A red wooden structure with intricate carvings and a figure holding a green object.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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A signboard with information about Pohutu geyser, a wooden boardwalk, and a geyser with steam.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

9.4/10 (81 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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A serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a view of distant hills and a body of water.

Polynesian Spa

8.8/10 (879 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Rotorua Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Racing Rotorua

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Racing Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest is located in a welcoming area of Rotorua known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Other good options close by include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.

How many hotels are there near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

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What can I see and do near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House, and Te Amorangi Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time wandering around Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Government Gardens, and Kuirau Park. Bring the family to Rotorua Arts Village, Lakes Performing Arts Centre, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

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Our top choices for Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest hotels

1. Avero

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

3. Regal Palms Resort

4. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

5. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

6. Midway Motel Rotorua

7. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

8. New Castle Motor Lodge

9. Six on Union

10. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

11. Sudima Lake Rotorua

12. Baden Lodge Motel

13. Hana Lodge

14. On The Point - Lake Rotorua

15. Country Villa Estate

16. Hamurana Lodge

17. Treetops Lodge & Estate

18. Solitaire Lodge

19. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

20. Rose Apartments and Spa

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Rydges Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Wylie Court

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Other attractions near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Polynesian Spa

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Rotorua Central Mall

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