Inner City Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.
Rotorua Central Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Night Market
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Authentic Kiwi Farm Experience at the Agrodome

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Lakeside Bathing Experience - Deluxe Lake Spa
Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals

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

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

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Convenient location
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
The staff was wonderful. The room was lovely and the the bed very comfortable. We had difficulty with the heating, but the desk person came and showed us how to use it. So all was better. The bathroom was quite large.the bar/restaurant had a fun vibe and the lobby of the hotel made me want to just ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Nice and comfortable room. Equipped with a kitchen, washing machine and everything you need. There is parking in the area and a relatively central location and close to everything.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
Friendly staff. Good parking. Close to town
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Inner City

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.

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 Rotorua Night Market.

Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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.

Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Inner City Travel Guide
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Arts Village
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Mitai Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Lake Tarawera
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Kuirau Park
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Hospital
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Tikitapu
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Agrodome
- Waimangu Volcanic Valley
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Okareka
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools



