Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua

A lake surrounded by dense forest and rolling hills.
A geyser with water spouting from the ground, surrounded by rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.
Tall trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and ferns.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam, and a rocky landscape.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.599.470 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.599.470
Rp1.839.390 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,173 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the hotpool and the playroom amenities especially for us, family with kids. Breakfast buffet was good also, fair for the price. The building is still under renovation during our stay so the room where we stay was a bit dusty. All in all we did like our stay for 1 night."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.293.581 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp1.293.581
Rp1.487.618 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (627 reviews)
"Great space with comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen and bathroom. All the items you need in a small apartment. Cons- Bedside lamp would be a nice for reading and not having the overhead lights on. Traffic noise was loud at times but just in the front room. Check in and out was quick and easy. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.253.059 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp1.253.059
Rp1.441.018 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua ...
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp967.419 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
Rp967.419
Rp1.112.532 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ...
7.8/10 Good! (371 reviews)
"Filthy"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Birchwood Spa Motel
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.006.579 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp1.006.579
Rp1.157.566 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ...
6/10 (361 reviews)
"Room was clean & suited our one night stay. Wee bit noisy both with traffic & other residents.. otherwise thumbs up"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Greenview Motel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is Rp1.833.457 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp1.833.457
Rp2.108.518 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

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

Inner City

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

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.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.

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 Tamaki Maori Village.



Whakarewarewa Travel Guide