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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,186 reviews)
"Lovely buffet breakfast"
Australia
Zelma
The price is RM408
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rydges Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (642 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is RM282
RM324 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

3. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (73 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is RM274
RM315 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (379 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is RM199
RM228 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Birchwood Spa Motel
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is RM254
RM292 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Greenview Motel
Living area

6. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"The interior of the room was fantastic and really nice to be able to relax in the wooden tub. Staff was really helpful with recommendations of places to visit whilst in Rotorua"
Australia
Scott
The price is RM542
RM623 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Avero
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

7. Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Arawa Park Hotel is a lovely hotel so peaceful the staff are nice, I loved my time there and really enjoyed my stay and would recommend them to everyone"
Australia
Rochelle
The price is RM610
RM701 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Arawa Park Hotel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

8. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
The price is RM520
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Regal Palms Resort
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were so helpful, they were children friendly. They offered an upgrade for a bigger room at low cost. So awesome, best stay"
Australia
Mere
The price is RM361
RM415 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

10. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Great location. Great stay."
Australia
Sumer
The price is RM372
RM428 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
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.

11. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (260 reviews)
"Everything was great! The lady who runs the place was very helpful. The place is very well maintained & the facilities are terrific. You can also use the connected hotel pool. Great value for the price."
Canada
Janice
The price is RM632
RM727 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Kings On Peace
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

12. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,122 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is RM552
RM634 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

13. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Very pretty location and close proximity to restaurants and activities"
United States
Irene
The price is RM475
RM547 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A compact kitchen with a wooden table, black chairs, and a window.

14. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean room with all the amenities."
Australia
Mohammed
The price is RM426
RM490 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Wylie Court
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

15. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
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 RM663
RM763 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Pullman Rotorua
A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

16. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (735 reviews)
"The staff were amazing very helpful the spa was top notch and very relaxing, after a very busy weekend it was nice to come back to the hotel and relax."
Australia
Tyra
The price is RM658
RM757 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
Indoor/outdoor pool

17. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 3 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is RM408
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern living room with a dark blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

18. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (213 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is RM370
RM426 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Thermal Oak Motel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

19. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location close to the hospital"
Australia
Lynda
The price is RM333
RM382 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
ibis Rotorua
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

20. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff, Lovely Big refreshed room. Great value for money."
Australia
Isabella
The price is RM361
RM415 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
642 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,186 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
7.8
Good
73 reviews
View
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.
Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
379 reviews
View
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.
Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
6.0
362 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Whakarewarewa

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,186)
The price is RM408
RM469 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Rydges Rotorua

Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 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 Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"shops nearby"
Subhodini 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?
When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.