Inner City Travel Guide
Rotorua





Visit Inner City
Stay near popular Inner City attractions
Things to do

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

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
Top hotels in Inner City

Prince's Gate Hotel
"Super lovely hotel, excellent stay and very comfortable beds! You won’t regret staying here. It is so charming. The restaurant had amazing food and fine dining"
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Property was clean and well presented."
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Love the Novotel Hotel close to lake and restaurants good parking and free charging for electric cars. Always clean but I feel it’s getting a bit dated and may need to upgrade the bathrooms. Pool and spa pools always great to use"
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Pullman Rotorua
"We booked last minute and were able to check in early. My daughter was unwell, the staff were so accomodating and helpful. The bathroom/room layout was spacious and immaculate. The hotel rooms foyer was quiet. We would stay again and highly recommend."
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026

Quest Rotorua Central

Regent of Rotorua
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
Reviewed on 20 Sept 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
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu 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.

Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

















