Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Pōhutu Geyser and the Prince of Wales’ Feather in activity #NewZealand #Roadtrip
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.
#roadtrip
The sulphur smell doesn't last as long as you think it will

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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$182 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$182
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (1,085 reviews)
Breakfast was great! Good choices, great taste,

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$155 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$155
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (43 reviews)
The stay was good but perhaps bit of improvement on customer service would be good, we ran out of coffee/tea but had to call the staff 3 times before it was being delivered and we wanted to have a swim but the swimming pool was not very clean. Thanks.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$119 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$119
1 Feb - 2 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 (350 reviews)
Close to Māori cultural parks

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Greenview Motel
Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel

3.5 out of 5
3 Meade Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$135 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$135
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (203 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
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$186 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
NZ$186
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (613 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$275 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$275
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Very clean hotel and the staff were very friendly

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Millennium Hotel 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
Fenton Street

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
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Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.

Glenholme
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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 Tamaki Maori Village.

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 Government Gardens.

Ngapuna
Sunrise in Rotorua

Inner City

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

Inner City


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