Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Tours and Activities

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Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
Glenholme
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Price was NZ$1,558, price is now NZ$1,053 per person
NZ$1,053
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20 Dec - 27 Dec
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Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)
7.4/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Arawa has the potential to be a great hotel, compared to most in the area. It is dated, but has the large corridoors, large and grand dinning area, bar, and lobby areas, but lack decor, more art work on display like major large size d hotles have. Its bare basic, bordering on bland, not even music playing low in the back ground as you enter and walk around the halls.

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel

4 out of 5
Fairy Springs
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Price was NZ$1,896, price is now NZ$1,139 per person
NZ$1,139
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20 Dec - 27 Dec
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Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)
8/10 Very Good! (268 reviews)
Staff was nice and accommodating, the room and bathroom were clean. Beds were good and the place was quiet. Wifi was good and the tv in the room allowed skycasting so we could watch netflix from our phone. Overall basic accomodation that meets all your needs for a very nice price.

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
Whakarewarewa
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NZ$1,198
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20 Dec - 27 Dec
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Auckland (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Reception, bar and restaurant are all nice, but lots of other areas of the hotel are fairly tired looking. Rooms are a good size with comfy beds and decent enough standard. Buffet breakfast was good with lots of choice. Pool is good, but quite small for the size of the hotel so was packed when we were there. Not world class, but pretty good value for what we paid.

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Tours & day trips

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Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

Activity duration is 12 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$449 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

Rotorua: Mount Tarawera Volcanic Crater Half-Day Guided Walk

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$119 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Rotorua Tour from Auckland with buffet Lunch at Skyline Summit

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with buffet Lunch at Skyline Summit

Activity duration is 13 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$599 per adult
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

White Island & Whale Island 1-Hour Volcano Scenic Flight

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$350 per adult
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Spa & wellness

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Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$90 per adult
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Reviews of Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

4.4
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4 - Good 27%
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5/5 - Excellent

Liz

Fabulous view of the Geysers, nice guides and you get up close to the blue and green thermal pools and bubbling mud pools. Enjoyed the cultural show too.

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Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve showing a park and a church or cathedral

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

4.5/5(364 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

4.5/5(194 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(94 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Government Gardens featuring night scenes and a garden

Government Gardens

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.

Government Gardens

Top Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Rydges Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
328-348 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort

5 out of 5
350 Fenton Street, Rotorua
Regal Palms Resort
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Prince's Gate Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
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