Inner City
Rotorua
Visit Inner City
Popular places to visit
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Tamaki Maori Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Polynesian Spa
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.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
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.
Inner City Hotel Deals
Pullman Rotorua
"Very clean and beautiful rooms. Friendly staff. Breakfast delicious. Valet parking great."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Geothermal pool was relaxing"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
"Nice and clean room. The Hot tub was amazing especially after a long and cold day. Very relaxing. The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"The hotel room was spacious and had everything we needed for our stay in Rotorua. We appreciated having onsite laundry!"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
"Modern apartment in the center of town with ultra clean rooms and comfy beds."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Ambassador Thermal Motel
"The room was large 66 square meters, warm, equipped well. It’s in front of Rotorua lake, close to the Government House. We dipped in the spa pool that was barely able to stay in as the temperature wasn’t hot enough. So does hot pool. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay. We will use this motel again."
Reviewed on 12 June 2026
Where to stay in Inner City
Whakarewarewa
The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.
Lake Okareka
Travelers 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.
Lynmore
While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna isn't home to many top sights, Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
