Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Holdens Bay
Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.
Polynesian Spa
Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Lovely caring helpful staff. Good location.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Great location, it's right next to the living Maori village. We were lucky to have a 5th floor room facing the village so we saw a great Lazer show 1 night. We would definitely stay again. The pool and hot tubs were nice the pool is really warm which we liked. The room itself is really nice but the ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Absolutely loved staying here! Plenty of parking on the street, shower was lovely, bed was luxurious. Would be happy to stay again!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Pullman Rotorua
Room was dark and toilet had a gap in the ceiling. Staff came into the room twice during the morning even though we had extended
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Convenient, close to everything and comfy and safe
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
The swimming facilities were fabulous. Room and bedding was comfortable with AC keeping room at a comfortable temperature. No bathrobes for going between the pool and our room. Bathroom is a little tired and dated. Wifi was great and staff were helpful. Loved that eat street was across the rd. Paid ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay
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.
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 Tamaki Maori Village.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Holdens Bay Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels Near Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Region
- Which hotel chains are in Holdens Bay?
- More holiday ideas
- Te Amorangi Museum
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Rotorua Night Market
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Rotorua Hospital
- Agrodome
- Lake Rotoma
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
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