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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 619 reviews	View
Rydges Rotorua	4.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,147 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel Rotorua	4.0 star property	7.8 Good 64 reviews	View
Birchwood Spa Motel	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 359 reviews	View
Greenview Motel	3.0 star property	6.0 361 reviews	View

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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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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Owhata

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

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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.

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Lynmore

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

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Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Good and clean"

Arawa Park Hotel

4/10 Poor

"Our room looked tidy, until i got to the bathroom to have a shower. Alot of mould on the ceiling & mould & grime in the shower. It instantly made me feel ill. I asked for a room change. We were upgraded. The second room was a bit better, but there was mould on the bathroom ceiling & grime on the window panes. Not as much as the previous room, but it was still there. The kitchen bench hadnt been cleaned. There was sticky grime on that. There was no microwave, cutlery & plates. No dish liquid or cloth's to clean up after ourselves. It consisted of 2 wine glasses, 2 small glass tumblers, 2 cups & 2 teaspoons. I had to ring the motel restaurant to ask for plates & cutlery for our room, as we provided our own food. With the cost of the rooms, what are we paying for? A bed to sleep in? One positive, the bed was comfortable. The cleaning staff need to be retrained & their work checked. So disappointed. Will not be returning."

Regal Palms Resort

6/10 Okay

"The property was incredibly clean, warm and a nice large room. It was very comfortable. The property had no restaurant or breakfast available, and felt like a ghost town. It shouldn’t be described as a resort, as it’s very clearly a motel. The check in staff and house keeping were polite. However was disappointed that when I phoned at8.30am to ask for a sachet of hot chocolate for my child, the lady at the front desk was rude and wouldn’t bring a sachet past the room, saying that housekeeping hadn’t started for the day and she was alone at the desk. For the price I paid, I would expect better facilities and service from front desk, however it was one staff member that ruined the experience, not all."

Frequently asked questions

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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?

Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Greenview 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 Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve 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.

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Rydges Rotorua

Greenview Motel

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Birchwood Spa Motel

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Regal Palms Resort

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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Lake Okareka

Inner City

Owhata

Ngapuna

Lynmore

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

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