Hillcrest Travel Guide
Rotorua
Visit Hillcrest
Stay near popular Hillcrest attractions
Things to do

Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Hillcrest

Rydges Rotorua
"All good"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"Very friendly environment"
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
"Great hotel and wonderfully warm in winter with thermal central heating. Room was quaint and comfortable. Bed was a little hard for me."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"Basic but always clean and safe and my destination to stay here when I’m in Rotorua only build would be would be great if they upgraded the televisions to be able to get Netflix on"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Great location and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Pullman Rotorua
Where to stay in Hillcrest

Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall 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.

Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Owhata
When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.














