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Our top choices for Waiotapu family-friendly hotels

Three children sitting by a poolside with lounge chairs and greenery in the background.
A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.
A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.
A dining table with a cheese board, grapes, crackers, and two glasses of red wine.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
Whakarewarewa
  • Family escapes in lakeside Rotorua—enjoy heated outdoor pool, spa pool, and kids' playroom.
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rydges Rotorua
A pool table with a colorful ball return system, surrounded by chairs and potted plants in a wooden room with large windows.
A commercial building with a sign for Drapac HealthBeauty Products, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant named Kawaha.
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a sign that reads "AWA HOTEL".
A restaurant with wooden interior, tables, chairs, and potted plants.

2. AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
Fairy Springs
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
AWA Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.
A bathroom with white tiled walls, a toilet, a glass shower enclosure, and a towel rack.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Sudima Hotels', a large statue, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

3. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
Rotorua
  • Lake Rotorua family escape offers outdoor pool, kids' meals, and steps from gardens.
NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A playground with a blue playhouse, swings, and a small pond.
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.
A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.
A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

4. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Springfield
NZ$75
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Indoor/outdoor pool
A spacious indoor area with wooden floors, large windows, and multiple seating arrangements.
A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows overlooking a scenic view.
A hotel entrance with a curved archway, glass doors, and a central decorative panel.

5. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Inner City
  • Serene family lakeside retreat at Novotel Rotorua offers swimming pools, spa pools, and nearby park adventures for all ages.
NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, lounge chairs, and a wooden deck area.
A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.
A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living room.
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6. All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
Hannahs Bay
  • Family fun splashes into action with indoor, outdoor, and kids' pools at this holiday park near Lake Rotorua and Polynesian Spa.
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
All Seasons Holiday Park
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a house in the background.
A playground with a yellow slide, surrounded by a tree and a building with a porch.
A natural landscape with a small stream, dense greenery, and a wooden fence.
A wooden deck with a hot tub and a view of a lush garden.

7. Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua
Fairy Springs
NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ripple Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a bed with a blue cover, and a view of palm trees.

8. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Glenholme
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A child and an adult at a table with a yellow pencil holder.
A couple in a hot tub at night with a building in the background.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a covered area with large windows.
A bar setting with a bartender preparing a drink.

9. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Glenholme
  • Engage children at this family haven with a sparkling outdoor pool and supervised spa pool, just minutes from Rotorua's attractions.
NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
A playground with a slide and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A food stall with a blackboard menu listing items like 'All-in-one' and 'Sweet corn'.
A beach with a rocky foreground and a calm sea in the background.
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a bedside lamp, and two rolled-up towels on the lower bunk.

10. Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Koutu
  • Splash into family fun at a thermal holiday park with 3 spa pools, playground, and seasonal pool for all-ages adventure.
NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Waiotapu

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Top Waiotapu Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, clean, great location"
Rodney 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Prince's Gate Hotel
ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Love the ability to stay here economically with the kids but visit and use the Novotels facilities also as a guest. Lovely reception staff"
Amie 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
ibis Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Rajdeep singh 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Rydges Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

10/10 Excellent
"See earlier quest review"
Hilary 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Quest Rotorua Central
All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent
"Cabin was great. We booked for six people, however, only got four towels other than the towel issue cool, everything else was good."
Veitoa 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
All Seasons Holiday Park
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

8/10 Good
"Nice but a little bit dated."
Gregor 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good
"Private hot tub for each room which you filled with fresh hot thermal water each time you used it.very clean"
David 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good value for money. Hotel is a bit dated, but otherwise the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Not a bad location as well."
Joseph Peter 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Arawa Park Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What's Waiotapu like for family-friendly holidays?
The destination of Waiotapu is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with your children. The parks here makes this a great holiday spot for families. Take to the air and fly into Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is located 16.1 mi (25.9 km) from the city centre.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Waiotapu?
The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Waiotapu is 1660 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Waiotapu?
While you are holidaying in Waiotapu, you and the family may want to see some interesting spots such as Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and Rotorua Central Mall. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Waikite Valley Thermal Pools and Rotorua International Stadium.

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