Rotorua
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Where to stay in Rotorua
Lake Okareka
Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu 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.
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.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Inner City
While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Rydges Rotorua
everything was great. Room was clean, beds comfortable. If I'm being picky, the downside was the fabric curtains in the shower.
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Service was excellent and the garden facing twin queen bed room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Great location and plenty of on and off street parking. You can walk down to the lake in five minutes. The cleaning staff stood out as friendly and professional. Great place to stay in Rotorua
Reviewed on 12 January 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Great location, quiet clean comfortable room, great staff.
Reviewed on 13 January 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
There wasn't a balcony, but it was very handy to have a washing machine and dryer
Reviewed on 5 January 2026
Ripple Rotorua
We loved our stay! Great location. It was nice to be a bit away from the downtown, it was so quiet and relaxing. The staff was very friendly and our room had everything we needed. 10/10 we would stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 December 2025
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Staff were friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
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.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Rotorua
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Agrodome
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Blue Baths
- Sulphur Point
- Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House
- Ogo
- Rotorua Arts Village
- Springfield Golf Club
- Racing Rotorua
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
