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1. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is RM405
RM466 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

2. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,122 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is RM537
RM617 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

3. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is RM357
RM411 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

4. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (554 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 RM646
RM743 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pullman Rotorua
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

5. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place, clean, great location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is RM516
RM593 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

6. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
United States
Dianne
The price is RM688
RM792 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Regent of Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

7. Lake Lodge Motel

Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"We fully enjoyed the lodge! Amenities are from New Zealand, kitchen facilities are perfectly equipped and the location is of course perfect to walk around the city, all of which helped us staying entertained and enjoying local foods :) You may be better to bring large garbage bags and cooking oil if you’re a cooking traveler! Other than that, almost anything you would think of is there :))"
Japan
Yuri
The price is RM461
RM531 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Lake Lodge Motel
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

8. Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 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 RM415
RM477 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Aura Accommodation
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

9. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
Inner City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great accommodation, exactly as advertised and super central to restaurants/ eat street etc, public thermal park across the road( free entry). If I had to anything negative, would be the parking a bit tight but manageable, will happily stay again if bookings are available."
New Zealand
Tane
The price is RM644
RM741 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Central Apartments Rotorua
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

10. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City
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 RM249
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

11. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (148 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were amazing- so helpful and really good with my young boys. The pool was amazing…couldn’t get my boys out!! Would definitely recommend to others :-)"
Australia
Amanda
The price is RM190
RM219 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

12. Kowhai motel

Kowhai motel
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (63 reviews)
"Everything was neat & clean, heated pool was awesome and Sulfur room provided private space at no extra cost. Staff at reception ( think his name was Nirotam) was polite and efficient. Property feels tired and parking space was tricky but overall great value for money."
Australia
Rajesh
The price is RM284
RM327 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Kowhai motel
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

13. Astray Motel

Astray Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (350 reviews)
"Very handy to eat street, lovely people"
Australia
Heather
The price is RM218
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Astray Motel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

14. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is RM140
RM161 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

15. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
The price is RM170
RM195 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Haka House Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

16. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms where well kept clean"
Australia
Hailey
The price is RM217
RM250 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

17. Kiwi As Guest House

Kiwi As Guest House
2.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"nice place to stay"
United States
Grant
The price is RM223
RM256 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Kiwi As Guest House
A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.

18. Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"good location, clean and quite."
Australia
Abel
The price is RM188
RM216 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A wooden door with a vertical panel design, a doormat, and a small window with blinds.

19. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Pukaki Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Inner City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Perfect location, central walking distance to everything and very spacious with areas of private space for people to tuck away in if in a bigger group. Comfortable and cozy, will definitely come back to this as a group."
Australia
Andrew
The price is RM517
RM594 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Pukaki Holiday Apartments
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.

20. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
0.5 km from Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location close to the hospital"
Australia
Lynda
The price is RM319
RM367 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Inner City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews
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A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
942 reviews
View
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.
Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
128 reviews
View
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City 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 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 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.

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 grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

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

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Well main very clean and safe"
Padam 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Pullman Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is Inner City like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Rotorua's Inner City neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall as part of your Inner City travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Inner City?
Based on our traveller data, Prince's Gate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Inner City. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Polynesian Spa, and it offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include JetPark Hotel Rotorua and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Inner City?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Inner City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Inner City, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still 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 get the best deals available in Inner City.
What are the top things to see and do in Inner City?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Inner City, consider Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua Central Mall and Eat Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Tamaki Maori Village and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth a stop.