Hillcrest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Hillcrest attractions

Springfield Golf Club

8.0/10 (17 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Springfield Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.
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Activities

3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience

NZ$49
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
3Mirage 360 Degree Immersion Virtual Experience
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing

NZ$85
per adult
Polynesian Spa Rotorua: Deluxe Lake Spa Hot Spring Bathing
The Hell's Gate Experience

The Hell's Gate Experience

NZ$115
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
The Hell's Gate Experience
Te Ra Guided Experience

Te Ra Guided Experience

NZ$105
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Te Ra Guided Experience
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

NZ$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

NZ$80
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
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Our pick of the best Hillcrest Hotel Deals

Quiet 3 Bedroom Home 6 minutes from town - 5 beds

Quiet 3 Bedroom Home 6 minutes from town - 5 beds

Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region
The price is NZ$274 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$274
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua International ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Cost, quiet neighborhood."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Quiet 3 Bedroom Home 6 minutes from town - 5 beds
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$261 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$261
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$197 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$197
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (1,184 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$195 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$195
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place, clean, great location"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua

4 out of 5
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
The price is NZ$192 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$192
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (405 reviews)
"Good size room, clean, accessible parking"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Newina Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$158 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$158
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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Our guide on where to stay in Hillcrest

Find the best Hillcrest 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 large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

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

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

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

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