Hillcrest

Rotorua

Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua which includes a city, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Skyline Rotorua

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

5/5(8 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

5/5(21 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes markets and night scenes

Eat Street

4.5/5(20 reviews)

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, rainforest and a river or creek

Mitai Maori Village

5/5(10 reviews)

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village

Things to do

Blue Springs

Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland

RM2,307
per adult
Redwood Forest , Blue Springs & Huka Falls Day Tour from Auckland
Warriors paddling the ancient war canoe

Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua

RM433
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience in Rotorua
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

RM882
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

RM1,279
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

RM214
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

RM115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Hillcrest

Arawa Park Hotel
Arawa Park Hotel
4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is RM275 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM275
RM316 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The property is conveniently located, though a car is still needed to get into town. The room was spacious, clean, and quiet, with comfortable beds, good heating, and a sizeable fridge. The furnishings were older than expected, but this wasn’t an issue. The bathtub had spa jets that didn’t work — ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is RM422 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
RM422
RM485 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Room next to 011 is hotel’s commercial washing room, when machine operates, you can’t sleep."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM313 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
RM313
RM360 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. There was a mix up with check in. I was told that I coujd have early check in by Ella through email. But when we arrived, there wasn't any record of it. So we had to wait over an hour before our room was ready. Other than that, it was pleasant"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is RM442 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM442
RM508 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Our stay was really nice, we loved it! Everything was great except for breakfast! We had high expectations for how great everything else was but breakfast was the let down for us"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua
3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is RM225 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
RM225
RM259 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (195 reviews)
"Family had a great time."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sudima Lake Rotorua
4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
The price is RM398 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
RM398
RM457 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
7.6/10 Good! (994 reviews)
"Nice bedding and great dinner at the restaurant"

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

Sudima Lake Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Hillcrest

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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 Rotorua Night Market.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Springfield

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Springfield and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua International Stadium and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.

Springfield
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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 Rotorua Night Market.

Victoria
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Fenton Street

4.5/5(29 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
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child

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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