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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.5 star property
Holdens Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (674 reviews)
"We enjoyed the trip"
Australia
Larry
The price is RM335
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

2. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly helpful staff"
Australia
Lynda
The price is RM370
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
ibis Rotorua
Indoor/outdoor pool

3. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is RM522
RM600 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of a lake, and a clear sky.

4. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
4.5 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and useful facilities, great central location and room has nice amenities"
Australia
travis
The price is RM508
RM584 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.

5. Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Holdens Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (419 reviews)
"Great place for a Rotorua stop over, the room was clean & bed comfortable."
Australia
Martin
The price is RM389
RM448 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Newina Rotorua
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in coffee station, and a large mirror.

6. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Lake Rotorua Hotel
2.5 star property
Koutu, 5.8 km from Holdens Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (975 reviews)
"Pay for what you get with this."
Australia
Terrianne
The price is RM298
RM343 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Lake Rotorua Hotel
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

7. Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only

Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Holdens Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (161 reviews)
"Good location and comfortable stay "
Canada
CAMERON
The price is RM437
RM503 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only
A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

8. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Victoria, 5.2 km from Holdens Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (661 reviews)
"good location to Restaurants and Town"
New Zealand
Shane
The price is RM267
RM307 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

9. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City, 4.5 km from Holdens Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating.dati g to our needs and facilities were excellent"
Australia
Paul
The price is RM274
RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

10. Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is big, convenient and has amenities. However, the property is very dated."
United States
Charlene
The price is RM717
RM825 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Arawa Park Hotel
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

11. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Ohinemutu, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (497 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and helpful. The room is very clean."
Australia
Mei-Chun
The price is RM323
RM371 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Bella Vista Motel Rotorua
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

12. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
4.6 km from Holdens Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay at a very convenient location. Good facilities available."
Australia
Kevin
The price is RM509
RM585 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

13. Hideaway of Rotorua

Hideaway of Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 7.9 km from Holdens Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (310 reviews)
"Loved the animals and the location was very close to activities and a supermarket."
Australia
Angela
The price is RM291
RM334 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Hideaway of Rotorua
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

14. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is RM347
RM399 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Thermal Oak Motel
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

15. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
United States
Dianne
The price is RM730
RM840 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Regent of Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

16. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 5 km from Holdens Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,123 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is RM547
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Quest Rotorua Central
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

17. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 4.7 km from Holdens Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (556 reviews)
"Really nice hotel clean and in the center of downtown, you have may restaurants walking distance, the staff was really nice, yo also have kiwi park at walking distance and government gardens also, restaurant was really good and breakfast is great, I 100% recommend this place"
United States
rodolfo
The price is RM657
RM756 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Pullman Rotorua
A two-story building with a prominent entrance and large windows.

18. Devonwood Motel

Devonwood Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (347 reviews)
"Like it very much."
Australia
Tagiilima
The price is RM322
RM370 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Devonwood Motel
A commercial building with a sign for Drapac HealthBeauty Products, a souvenir shop, and a restaurant named Kawaha.

19. AWA Hotel

AWA Hotel
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 7 km from Holdens Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (342 reviews)
"Good for sleeping for the price!"
New Zealand
Aguilar
The price is RM202
RM278 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
AWA Hotel
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

20. Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
Inner City, 4.5 km from Holdens Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (360 reviews)
"The stay was perfect for a night in Rotorua, the location is convenient and everything is within walking distance"
United States
Daniel
The price is RM393
RM451 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Aura Accommodation
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Compare popular hotels in Holdens Bay

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
674 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.
Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
419 reviews
View
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
148 reviews
View
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,123 reviews
View
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.
Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
360 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Holdens Bay

A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.5 star property
Holdens Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (674)
The price is RM335
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

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

A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

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

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

Top Holdens Bay Hotel Reviews

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Hannah 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Holdens Bay?
Travellers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?
Based on our traveller data, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
How many hotels will I find in Holdens Bay?
Expedia has 8 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Sulphur Point and Rotorua Museum are also worth a stop.

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