Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

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Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand
Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand
The Pōhutu Geyser and the Prince of Wales’ Feather in activity #NewZealand #Roadtrip
An early morning walk through the redwoods can’t be beaten 😊 it’s lush, fresh and oh so scenic
An extended walk takes from a few minutes to a full day return. It is suitable for relatively inexperienced people with a low level of backcountry skill. All watercourses are bridged.
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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$194 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$194
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (1,111 reviews)
The view from the room was amazing if one overlooked the rooves and bins. The bath plug was disgusting and the shower over the bath didn't work. There was what looked like menstrual blood on the wall behind the bin in the bathroom. This bit was gross. The public areas were faultless and the restaurant ...

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$152 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$152
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua ...
7.6/10 Good! (47 reviews)
The room was so clean and spotless, and very well presented on arrival- the kids also enjoyed the use of the pool while we were here. We will definitely be back again!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$215 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$215
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (616 reviews)
It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5 out of 5
3 Meade Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$132 per night from 7 Mar to 8 Mar
NZ$132
7 Mar - 8 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (204 reviews)
loved it so much just wish they had aircon.Especially when you're sleeping on the top loft

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Pohutu Lodge Motel
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$121 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$121
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Rotorua Golf Club and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village ...
6/10 (353 reviews)
everything good I would stay again without hesitation

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Greenview Motel
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$241 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$241
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (997 reviews)
Clean, tidy, and polite staff

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Sudima Lake 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa

When the roses are
Flowering its absolutely beautiful

Fenton Park

Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Fenton Park
Driving along Fenton Street on a beautiful sunny day

Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

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.

Fenton Street
Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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.

Glenholme
Saint Faiths Anglican Church, Ohinemutu Maori Village, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.

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.

Victoria
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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.

Ngapuna
Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand

Inner City

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

Inner City


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