Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake surrounded by dense forest and rolling hills.
A geyser with water spouting from the ground, surrounded by rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.
Tall trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and ferns.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam, and a rocky landscape.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Whakarewarewa Hotel Deals

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$139 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$139
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,162 reviews)
"Pretty tired and probably doesn’t reflect the star rating it has, one spa pool way too hot (42deg) and the other way too cold (34 deg) the guy took the temp while we were there but considering they’re one of the main features not ideal. Pool was lovely and very warm easy to swim in in winter. Rooms ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$128 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$128
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa: ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (621 reviews)
"Good place, good for 4 people. The bed wasn't very soft, but that's just my preference."

Reviewed on 20 June 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$154 per night from 28 June to 29 June
NZ$154
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa: ...
7.8/10 Good! (65 reviews)
"The hotel was okay .The kitchen area was cleaned but cups were not cleaned properly. Moreover, when we entered in the room we saw bed sheets was not fresh. On the bed sheet alot of hairs it looks like they haven’t changed the top bedsheet that was very disappointing.Overall,not recommended if your ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$105 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$105
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian ...
7.8/10 Good! (361 reviews)
"Staff was great to deal with, and family friendly"

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Birchwood Spa Motel
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$105 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$105
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Rotorua Golf Club are located ...
6/10 (361 reviews)
"Room was clean & suited our one night stay. Wee bit noisy both with traffic & other residents.. otherwise thumbs up"

Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Greenview Motel
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is NZ$252 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$252
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (517 reviews)
"The goods - Great location. Excellent service from staff. Great TV and functions. Great shower. Super clean and tidy. Spoilt with lotions in room. With a good variety of mini bar options. Local restaurants near by. Valet parking but free weekend on street parking. Improvements needed - Room configuration ..."

Reviewed on 25 June 2026

Pullman Rotorua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Whakarewarewa
Learn more about Whakarewarewa

Inner City

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

Lake Okareka

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

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Lynmore

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



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