Kawaha Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A forested path surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.
A modern building with large glass windows and a cable car system.
A row of bicycles parked on a hill overlooking a city and a large body of water.
A canoe with people dressed in traditional attire, surrounded by a forested area with ferns and a group of onlookers.
A water slide with a person at the end, surrounded by greenery.

Activities

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
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
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience

NZ$203
per adult
Te Po Indigenous Evening Experience
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

Ultimate self-drive rail car journey

NZ$80
per adult
Ultimate self-drive rail car journey
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)

NZ$55
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
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
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Our pick of the best Kawaha Point Hotel Deals

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
171 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is NZ$634 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$634
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"My fiancé and I absolutely loved the black swan hotel!! Such a relaxing environment to unwind after a busy travel day or activities around Rotorua. Would 1000% recommend!"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$275 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$275
12 Oct - 13 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Bit of a problem with the TV which would turn off from the remote but overall a nice stay."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

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! (1,182 reviews)
"The buffet was not worth the money."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 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$202 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$202
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,005 reviews)
"The guest parking is appallingly limited and the other smaller touches don't justify the room rates The building is old and atmospheric but the premium prices are not justified by what gets delivered"

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua

4 out of 5
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
The price is NZ$190 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
NZ$190
14 Oct - 15 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! (408 reviews)
"The hotel is very good, the room was well organized and clean, good towels and sheets. The staff was very nice and attentive."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Newina Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort

5 out of 5
350 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$259 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
NZ$259
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Regal Palms Resort
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Our guide on where to stay in Kawaha Point

Find the best Kawaha Point areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kawaha Point
Learn more about Kawaha Point
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

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 yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

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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