Inner City Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Central Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Night Market
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Cambridge, Matamata, Waitomo: 1-Hour Ecological River Cruise
Rafting Rotorua: Kaituna River White Water Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
The Hell's Gate Experience
Top hotels in Inner City
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Did not have breakfast, so cannot comment.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Great loved all extras like pool and gym
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Nice location
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
There wasn't a balcony, but it was very handy to have a washing machine and dryer
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Haka House Rotorua
We had a private room and used the shared bathrooms. Everything was clean, our room was basic but more spacious than we expected. Staff was friendly and helpful, yet most things we needed were automated (like check in/ out). The location is SUPERB! We could walk to “Eat street” and Kuirau Park is ...
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Inner City
Victoria
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger 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.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
