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This weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Whakarewarewa cheap hotels

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

1. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (70 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (641 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

3. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Greenview Motel
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

4. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,184 reviews)
"Nice pool Good breakfast options"
Australia
Daisy
The price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rydges Rotorua
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

5. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Birchwood Spa Motel
A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

6. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (550 reviews)
"helpful staff and lots of amenities - to need to worry at all. loved it!"
United States
Erika
The price is NZ$75
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

7. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (146 reviews)
"Great stay thanks"
Australia
Robert
The price is NZ$87
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue accent, and a view through a glass door.

8. Park Central Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua
3.5 star property
Glenholme
7.6 out of 10, Good, (373 reviews)
"Very helpful staff and nice place to stay that is handy to central Rotorua. I expected to be able to use the pool but it was out of order."
Australia
Lorinda
The price is NZ$103
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Park Central Rotorua
A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a signboard.

9. Six on Union

Six on Union
3.5 star property
Victoria
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (314 reviews)
"Very nice place parking was hard but we didnt mind thou , owners wete very nice to us and the beds are very comfy will deffnetly stay again when were back in town"
Australia
Sylvester
The price is NZ$109
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Six on Union
A wooden room with a large bathtub, a shelf with towels, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a tray.

10. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
4.0 star property
Glenholme
7.8 out of 10, Good, (456 reviews)
"Was good clean tidy room and cheap rate per night"
Australia
Ani
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
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Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, clean, great location"
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Prince's Gate Hotel

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How can I get to Whakarewarewa and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Whakarewarewa can help keep you on budget. The nearest airport is Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), 5 mi (8 km) away. Whakarewarewa may not have many public transport options to choose from so renting a car could be an economical alternative to explore more of the area.

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