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Our top choices for Inner City hotels

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

1. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool

2. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

3. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,118 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

4. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to town. And funky, yet awesome rooms"
Australia
Mark
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

5. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (668 reviews)
"The hot pools and the rooms were very comfortable. Near town and Rotorua lake."
Australia
Paola
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

6. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (551 reviews)
"Rooms were great shower and toilet unusual. Staff were so helpful restaurant facilities were very good menu was perfect. Close to everything really enjoyed the experience"
Australia
Julie
The price is NZ$295
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pullman Rotorua
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

7. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (941 reviews)
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
United States
Dianne
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Regent of Rotorua
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

8. Astray Motel

Astray Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (349 reviews)
"Very handy to eat street, lovely people"
Australia
Heather
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Astray Motel
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

9. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
Inner City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great accommodation, exactly as advertised and super central to restaurants/ eat street etc, public thermal park across the road( free entry). If I had to anything negative, would be the parking a bit tight but manageable, will happily stay again if bookings are available."
New Zealand
Tane
The price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Central Apartments Rotorua
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

10. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (146 reviews)
"Great stay thanks"
Australia
Robert
The price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

11. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is NZ$61
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

12. Lake Lodge Motel

Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"We fully enjoyed the lodge! Amenities are from New Zealand, kitchen facilities are perfectly equipped and the location is of course perfect to walk around the city, all of which helped us staying entertained and enjoying local foods :) You may be better to bring large garbage bags and cooking oil if you’re a cooking traveler! Other than that, almost anything you would think of is there :))"
Japan
Yuri
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Lake Lodge Motel
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

13. Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (358 reviews)
"Will stay again"
Singapore
Desmond
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Aura Accommodation
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

14. Kowhai motel

Kowhai motel
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Incredible place to stay."
Australia
Victoria
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Kowhai motel
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

15. Kiwi As Guest House

Kiwi As Guest House
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (47 reviews)
"nice place to stay"
United States
Grant
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Kiwi As Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

16. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms where well kept clean"
Australia
Hailey
The price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

17. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (125 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
The price is NZ$77
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Haka House Rotorua
A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.

18. Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"good location, clean and quite."
Australia
Abel
The price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A wooden door with a vertical panel design, a doormat, and a small window with blinds.

19. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Pukaki Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Inner City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Perfect location, central walking distance to everything and very spacious with areas of private space for people to tuck away in if in a bigger group. Comfortable and cozy, will definitely come back to this as a group."
Australia
Andrew
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Pukaki Holiday Apartments
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

20. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.4 km from Inner City
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (122 reviews)
"Best place to stay has everything we need and is clean"
Australia
Che
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Inner City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.
Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
358 reviews
View
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
23 reviews
View
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
941 reviews
View
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,003 reviews
View
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
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Our guide on where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal hot spring surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery, with a large building in the background.

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.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

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

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

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

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

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

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Inner City

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good
"Rooms are spacious, comfy bed, clean with black out curtains. Only downfall is the rooms at Level 1 that look out to the courtyard aren’t soundproof as I could hear a couple having a conversation right outside my bedroom window around 7.30-8.00pm and kids running up and down the hallway. I personally had no problem with the noise though this would definitely be something to consider if you’re looking for peace & quiet. Great customer service from staff onsite, will definitely book again."
Anne Marie 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is Inner City like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Rotorua's Inner City neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Rotorua Central Mall and Eat Street as part of your Inner City travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Inner City?
Based on our traveller data, Prince's Gate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Inner City. This hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include JetPark Hotel Rotorua and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Inner City?
Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options in Inner City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Inner City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Inner City.
What are the top things to see and do in Inner City?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Inner City, consider Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua Central Mall and Eat Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Tamaki Maori Village and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth a stop.