Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
#roadtrip
The sulphur smell doesn't last as long as you think it will

Popular places to visit

Activities


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$152 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$152
31 Mar - 1 Apr
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! (1,125 reviews)
The hotel was great, nice heated pool and hot tubs, close to everything.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$175 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$175
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (58 reviews)
Very nice stay, great bed,clean room. Small kitchenet. All you need with great staff.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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$158 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$158
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$117 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$117
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are located nearby.
6/10 (360 reviews)
Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Greenview Motel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is NZ$237 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$237
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Bed was very soft and pillows hard. Disappointed. Good location.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St Rotorua
The price is NZ$305 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
NZ$305
11 Apr - 12 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews)
Nice property and friendly Staff. Unfortunately no pool and no reasonable breakfast. Breakfast room is overcrowded at all times, QR codes for ordering not working.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Pullman 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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Fenton Park
Driving along Fenton Street on a beautiful sunny day

Fenton Street

4/5(832 area reviews)

You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit.

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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