What's it like in Whakarewarewa?

Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Rydges Rotorua is the highest ranked property in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Imperial Hotel Rotorua and Pohutu Lodge Motel .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?

When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Tikitapu. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.

The Best Hotels in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Ashley

Rp1.757.938 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Pohutu Lodge Motel

Whakarewarewa

John

Rp2.315.726 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

nick

Rp1.273.649 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

??

Rp1.676.384 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa

Peter

Rp2.142.550 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 2.6 km from Whakarewarewa

Le Quan

Rp855.812 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

Koutu, 5.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Rp2.768.803 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

14.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Tatiana

Rp2.869.486 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Lakes Lodge Okataina

16.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Nicole

Rp2.502.998 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

14.2 km from Whakarewarewa

Daniella

Rp1.631.076 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Mar - 9 Mar

Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Steven

Rp3.162.504 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Mar - 12 Mar

Tikitapu View Motel Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka, 7.2 km from Whakarewarewa

Elizabeth

Rp1.296.807 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

2.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Cathi

Rp2.768.803 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

Koura Lodge

Kawaha Point, 6.4 km from Whakarewarewa

T.J.

Rp6.343.076 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Mar - 8 Mar

Ashleigh Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa

Rodney

Rp1.277.676 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Hideaway of Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 8.1 km from Whakarewarewa

John

Rp2.935.938 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa

James

Rp1.593.622 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

ibis Rotorua

3.4 km from Whakarewarewa

matt

Rp1.701.555 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa

Sarah

Rp2.607.709 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Mar - 30 Mar

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Sudima Lake Rotorua

2.6 km from Whakarewarewa

Richard

Rp2.024.423 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Mar - 31 Mar

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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

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Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

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Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

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Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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.

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Ngongotaha

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

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Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the JetPark Hotel in Rotorua. Our room was spacious, modern, and. clean. The personnel were efficient and friendly. The continental buffet was fine and made for a good start to our days. We would gladly stay there again."