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A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.6 km from Rotorua Museum

Garrett

RM316

RM363 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2. Avero

Fenton Park, 2.4 km from Rotorua Museum

Thalia

RM476

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.

A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.

A building with a prominent 'K' sign, a glass entrance, and a series of windows.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

3. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Rotorua Museum

CHAEYOUNG

RM652

RM749 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a view through sheer curtains.

A modern residential building with a covered driveway, a tree with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.

4. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 2.1 km from Rotorua Museum

Graham

RM517

RM595 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

A reception area with framed awards on the wall, two black leather chairs with colorful cushions, and a small table with a vase of white flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, and a dishwasher.

A balcony with wicker chairs, a round table, and a breakfast setting.

5. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 0.8 km from Rotorua Museum

Nileshni

RM509

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

A hotel with a tennis court, multiple parking spaces, and a parking lot with several cars.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Rotorua Museum

Naoko

RM514

RM591 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, and a decorative wall.

A spacious hotel lobby with a dining area, a bar, and a seating area with a chandelier.

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

7. Regent of Rotorua

Inner City, 0.8 km from Rotorua Museum

"I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and Lake Rotorua well within walking distance. This centrally located hotel is very convenient and family friendly."

Francis

RM564

RM649 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by palm trees and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a plant.

A modern building with a sign advertising amenities like geothermal heated rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi.

8. Aura Accommodation

Inner City, 0.5 km from Rotorua Museum

Desmond

RM373

RM429 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.

A backyard with a swimming pool, stone patio, wooden deck, and potted plants.

9. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Rotorua Museum

Kevin

RM370

RM426 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2 km from Rotorua Museum

Damian

RM325

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.

A covered patio with a swimming pool, a table with chairs, and a fenced area with plants.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

11. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 1.5 km from Rotorua Museum

Riana

RM326

RM375 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

A small indoor pool with a blue interior, surrounded by potted plants and a woven basket.

A hotel named Capri on Fenton with a signboard advertising geothermal heated spa pools in each room.

A sign for Capri Rotura NZ advertising a geothermal heated spa pool in each room.

12. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 1.7 km from Rotorua Museum

Dorothy

RM430

RM495 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

A wooden picnic table with a black umbrella, surrounded by green plants and a wooden fence.

13. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 0.9 km from Rotorua Museum

Muhammad

RM121

RM139 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a wall-mounted picture.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a sofa.

A backyard with a barbecue grill, a wooden table, and benches.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove.

14. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Ohinemutu, 1.7 km from Rotorua Museum

Mei-Chun

RM283

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and dense foliage against a clear sky.

Two children playing in a small indoor pool with a window and plants in the background.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

15. Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Rotorua Museum

Julia

RM477

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets.

16. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2 km from Rotorua Museum

Tyler

RM224

RM257 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

A modern log cabin bedroom with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.

A modern house with a deck, two bean bags, and a grill.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

17. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

1.6 km from Rotorua Museum

Megan

RM440

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a countertop.

A Midway Motel sign with a private courtyard and a covered walkway.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

18. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Rotorua Museum

Billie-Jo

RM230

RM347 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

A couple in a hot tub with a wooden fence in the background.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a vintage telephone.

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.

19. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City, 0.4 km from Rotorua Museum

Mark

RM377

RM434 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A room with a glass table, two blue sofas, a single armchair, and a ceiling fan.

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced driveway.

20. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 1 km from Rotorua Museum

Shane

RM261

RM300 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Rotorua Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Kings On Peace	9.8 Exceptional 257 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Quest Rotorua Central	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View

Top Rotorua Museum Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Central location and plenty of parking. Large and modern rooms, staff very friendly and helpful throughout. Air conditioning / heating a little noisy at times. Overall a good base for a few days exploring the area."

Arawa Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good value for money. Hotel is a bit dated, but otherwise the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Not a bad location as well."

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Marcie was so good and relatable. We were up-graded and room was clean and well appointed with a spar which we used. Parking was just below our room. Would stay here again.. recommend 280 284"

Quest Rotorua Central

8/10 Good

"The apartment unit was spacious very clean and comfortable for our week stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly, very good customer service."

Aura Accommodation

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location near the waterfront and within minutes walk from Eat Street. Spacious rooms and good facilities. Staff were excellent. Would highly recommend. Free parking and two on site mineral spa's and heated outdoor pool."

ibis Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, perfect for what I needed. Slightly unfortunate that the water didn't work initially, but the team were swift at rectifying. Great location also"

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

8/10 Good

"great staff very helpful"

Ambassador Thermal Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The hot pools and the rooms were very comfortable. Near town and Rotorua lake."

Other attractions near Rotorua Museum

A historic building with a prominent tower and a red roof, surrounded by trees and benches.

Government Gardens

9.0/10 (62 reviews)

Admire pretty roses and exquisite sculptures, relax at luxurious spas and discover the region’s remarkable history.

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A tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.

Polynesian Spa

8.8/10 (879 reviews)

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

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A group of men performing a traditional dance with long sticks in a tropical setting with dense foliage and wooden structures.

Tamaki Maori Village

8.8/10 (276 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.

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Rotorua Energy Events Centre

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Rotorua Energy Events Centre during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Arts Village

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Rotorua Arts Village during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

9.0/10 (196 reviews)

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Rotorua Night Market

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rotorua Museum?

Rotorua Museum is located in Rotorua. This culturally rich area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 87 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Rotorua Museum?

Adjacent to Rotorua Museum, Prince's Gate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good choices close by include Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Rotorua Museum?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rotorua Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rotorua Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Rotorua Museum.

What can I see and do near Rotorua Museum?

Sights like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Te Amorangi Museum are must-sees while exploring the area. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Government Gardens or Kuirau Park. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Rotorua Arts Village, Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance.

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Our top choices for Rotorua Museum hotels

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

2. Avero

3. Kings On Peace

4. Redwood Apartments

5. Quest Rotorua Central

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Regent of Rotorua

8. Aura Accommodation

9. Sport of Kings Motel

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

11. Thermal Oak Motel

12. Capri on Fenton

13. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

14. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

15. Arista of Rotorua

16. Apex on Fenton

17. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

18. Midway Motel Rotorua

19. Prince's Gate Hotel

20. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

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Top Rotorua Museum Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Arawa Park Hotel

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Quest Rotorua Central

Aura Accommodation

ibis Rotorua

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Ambassador Thermal Motel

Other attractions near Rotorua Museum

Government Gardens

Polynesian Spa

Tamaki Maori Village

Rotorua Energy Events Centre

Rotorua Arts Village

Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Rotorua Night Market

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