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Our top choices for Hillcrest hotels

A modern hotel with a circular entrance canopy, a sign indicating 'Arawa Park Hotel', and a well-maintained garden area.

1. Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
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 RM473
RM544 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Arawa Park Hotel
A modern building with a distinctive roof and large windows, labeled "DISTINCTION ROYAL."

2. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Hillcrest
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 RM652
RM749 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
Indoor/outdoor pool

3. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 2.2 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is RM522
RM600 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

4. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"Property was good rooms were tidy pool was great"
Australia
Lee
The price is RM422
RM485 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Wylie Court
A patio with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

5. Aurora City Suites Motel

Aurora City Suites Motel
2.5 star property
Victoria, 0.9 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (69 reviews)
"Well appointed room and good location. The contactless check in/out procedure was smooth and easy."
Australia
Hamish
The price is RM247
RM285 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Aurora City Suites Motel
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a covered area with large windows.

6. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Pool and outdoor area was quite tired looking but water was warm and clear. Rooms are dated, beds were too soft for my liking but clean and quiet."
Australia
Brooke
The price is RM360
RM414 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
A hot tub with wooden benches and a black fence in a backyard.

7. Executive on Fenton

Executive on Fenton
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (948 reviews)
"Great property and location"
Australia
Joseph
The price is RM383
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Executive on Fenton
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.

8. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Thermal Oak Motel
A hotel room with a wooden bench, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
2.3 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and useful facilities, great central location and room has nice amenities"
Australia
travis
The price is RM570
RM656 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

10. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
The price is RM515
RM592 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Regal Palms Resort
A two-story building with a prominent entrance and large windows.

11. Devonwood Motel

Devonwood Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (347 reviews)
"Like it very much."
Australia
Tagiilima
The price is RM352
RM405 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Devonwood Motel
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

12. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly welcoming staff, room had everything we needed. Spa in room was great. Would stay again"
Australia
Stacey
The price is RM342
RM393 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A wooden room with a large bathtub, a shelf with towels, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a tray.

13. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (458 reviews)
"Was good clean tidy room and cheap rate per night"
Australia
Ani
The price is RM217
RM249 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

14. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
2.4 km from Hillcrest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location and friendly helpful staff"
Australia
Lynda
The price is RM336
RM386 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
ibis Rotorua
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

15. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa, 2.2 km from Hillcrest
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,189 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Rotorua"
United States
Tim
The price is RM427
RM492 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Rydges Rotorua
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

16. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"The spa pool was incredible 😊"
Australia
Jasmine
The price is RM369
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

17. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2 km from Hillcrest
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,123 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is RM554
RM638 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Quest Rotorua Central
A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

18. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Victoria, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (662 reviews)
"Lovely staff but whole place needs refurbishing and modernising. Tired furniture and carpets. Great shower!"
United Kingdom
Briony
The price is RM265
RM305 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge
A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue accent, and a view through a glass door.

19. Park Central Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest
7.6 out of 10, Good, (378 reviews)
"Older building, but clean, well maintained and very comfortable bed."
United States
Manuel
The price is RM248
RM286 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Park Central Rotorua
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

20. Brylin Motel

Brylin Motel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (408 reviews)
"I like the space that Brylin provides. I've stayed a couple times now when visiting Rotorua and I love it. It's a great place to relax after a full day of exploring, it's comfortable and close to the city centre."
Australia
Kiri
The price is RM283
RM325 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Brylin Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Hillcrest

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A residential area with houses, a paved pathway, and well-maintained gardens.
Pure Motel
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
13 reviews
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A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.
Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
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.
Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
214 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
420 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
151 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Hillcrest

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.

Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Glenholme
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214)
The price is RM367
RM422 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Thermal Oak Motel

Where to stay in Hillcrest

Find the best Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

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Ros 1-night trip
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Sudima Lake Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Hillcrest?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Rotorua's Hillcrest neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Springfield Golf Club as part of your Hillcrest travel plans.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hillcrest, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Hillcrest.
What can I see and do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?
Springfield Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Hillcrest. While you're out sightseeing in Rotorua, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rotorua International Stadium or Rotorua Central Mall.

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