Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lake surrounded by dense forest and rolling hills.
A geyser with water spouting from the ground, surrounded by rocky terrain and a cloudy sky.
Tall trees in a forest with sunlight filtering through the canopy.
A forest path surrounded by tall trees and ferns.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam, and a rocky landscape.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

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$184 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$184
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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! (1,186 reviews)
"Best stay at Rydges Rotorua! Highly recommend for anyone travelling with kids, pool was lovely, great games room, and to top it off kids under 12 eat free at the buffet - which was the best buffet I have ever been to! Thanks for a great stay!"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$180 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$180
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (643 reviews)
"Clean room, but no elevator."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$130 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
NZ$130
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (74 reviews)
"All you need for a quick overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$99 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$99
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
7.8/10 Good! (380 reviews)
"Well positioned"

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026

Birchwood Spa Motel
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is NZ$103 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$103
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 (362 reviews)
"Shower was cold in the morning did advise.beds In room had very bad smell"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 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 27 Oct to 28 Oct
NZ$237
27 Oct - 28 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room and nice pool and hot tubs"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 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.

Our guide on where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Whakarewarewa
Learn more about Whakarewarewa

Inner City

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

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.



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