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 Rp1.216.788 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.216.788
Rp1.399.306 total
6 Aug - 7 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! (1,170 reviews)
"The air-conditioning in the room is too noisy."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 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 Rp1.165.183 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp1.165.183
Rp1.339.960 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (623 reviews)
"It was a nice very clean well equipped room. The staff are very nice and check in was friendly and nice people. The downside. The Tv not working at all annoyed us. No signal displayed for for just standard Tv. Couldn’t load an app because the internet was lagging. I’d rather that working than a heated ..."

Reviewed on 10 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 Rp1.253.997 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
Rp1.253.997
Rp1.442.097 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa: ...
7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is Rp1.095.498 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
Rp1.095.498
Rp1.259.792 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa: ...
7.8/10 Good! (368 reviews)
"Filthy"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Birchwood Spa Motel
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is Rp2.441.737 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.441.737
Rp2.808.034 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (523 reviews)
"Awesome stay, welcoming staff - will be back again soon!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Pullman Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.892.178 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
Rp1.892.178
Rp2.176.005 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean & tidy, good amenities EXCEPT parking! Very limited & we had to park on the street"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

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, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka 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.

Lynmore

When in Lynmore, 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.



Whakarewarewa Travel Guide