Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Skyline Rotorua
Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.
Polynesian Spa
Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy 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
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Things to do
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū
Top hotels in Holdens Bay
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
"The staff were great, l also appreciated the location, hot tubs and room facilities. A good restaurant menu at reasonable prices and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The only improvements would be for one of the pools to be heated and better TV channel coverage but neither spoilt our stay."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Pullman Rotorua
"Staff is very friendly and helpful. Access with temporary parking is key and rooms are very spacious. I appreciate when slippers are a baseline amenity!"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Rydges Rotorua
"Very new or newly renovated hotel."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"Great place to stay for our wee whanau. Heated pool was excellent! Although its not as heated as it states, so gets cold after a while. Town is a very short walk distance and brilliant food places around."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"A really great central city hotel with friendly and helpful staff. We went as a family of 4 and had a nice big room for all of us. The kids particularly enjoyed the buffet breakfast! The staff were helpful with parking options and with access to the storage rooms for our bikes. We would definitely ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"Highly recommended. Walking distance from Shops and restaurants. Very clean. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Holdens Bay
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Lake Okareka
Travellers 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.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens.
