Top 10 Hotels Near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve in Rotorua for 2026

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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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Garrett

RM316

RM363 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A view from a balcony with a blue railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a distant view of a town.

A hallway with a door leading to a garden.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window.

A lush green landscape with a variety of trees and shrubs, a hill with flowers, and a distant view of hills and a body of water.

2. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Peter

RM433

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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.

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

A patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.

3. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Graham

RM512

RM589 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

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

4. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Naoko

RM531

RM611 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A reception area with a 'QUEST' sign, two patterned chairs, a vase with flowers, and framed certificates on the wall.

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

5. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 2.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Nileshni

RM504

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding and blue pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

6. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Craig

RM246

RM283 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

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

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Damian

RM307

RM353 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a gray sofa with cushions.

A park with a pond, a concrete path, and a statue.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining table with chairs and a potted plant.

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

3.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Wendy yu-wen

RM470

RM541 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 bathroom with a blue bathtub, a wooden bench, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

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

9. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Dorothy

RM426

RM490 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 building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'

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

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

10. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 2.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Muhammad

RM119

RM137 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette in the background.

11. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Tyler

RM222

RM255 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 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 small outdoor patio area with a round table and two white chairs.

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Caitlin

RM227

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

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

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.

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

13. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Shane

RM259

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.

A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."

14. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Umang

RM342

RM393 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A patio with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

A modern, compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and two bedrooms.

A modern kitchen with a microwave and sink, a gray sofa with cushions, and a dining table with orange chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with grey cabinets and a microwave.

15. Aurora City Suites Motel

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Hamish

RM234

RM269 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hot tub with wooden benches and a black fence in a backyard.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with shutters, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a sign that reads "Executive On Fenton."

A residential area with houses, a gated driveway, and parked cars.

16. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Joseph

RM385

RM443 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

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

A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.

17. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Erika

RM174

RM200 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a vase with flowers, and a television.

A residential building with a balcony, a window, and a table with chairs.

18. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Danielle

RM230

RM265 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A modern house with a wooden exterior, a covered patio, a swimming pool, and outdoor furniture.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a brick walkway.

19. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Mohammed

RM435

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a small balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by greenery and a building.

A road lined with trees and a mural of a bird on a building.

20. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa, 0.6 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Kane

RM288

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 109 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 Exceptional 63 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Quest Rotorua Central	9.4 Exceptional 1,116 reviews	View

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Regal Palms Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The room is big and parking is convenient . Staff is friendly and helpful"

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel - little bit out of the main town (need a car to get around). One concern was a lack of power outlets near the beds (for charging devices)."

Park Central Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Very helpful staff and nice place to stay that is handy to central Rotorua. I expected to be able to use the pool but it was out of order."

Prince's Gate Hotel

8/10 Good

"Such a beautiful old building that the owners are taking very good care of. The rooms were plush but small. The majority of the staff bent over backwards to help us and show us around. Recommend staying here for the history of the building."

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed the Basic cabin 1 night. Using hot pool and the swimming pool early morning. It's prompt opening and clean . Small swimmpool though,could done good exercise for elderly people. Thanks."

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome service from check in to check out super friendly staff and to be greeted by name when they saw me walk in makes a stay away from home much nicer and easier to deal with. Always enjoy my stay here."

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"It had a great little private hot tub to yourself it was pretty cool."

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."

Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

A signboard with information about Pohutu geyser, a wooden boardwalk, and a geyser with steam.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

9.4/10 (81 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

8.8/10 (273 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Three illuminated lanterns hanging among tall trees at night.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

9.6/10 (1,251 reviews)

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

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Rotorua Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Rotorua Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Racing Rotorua

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Racing Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Springfield Golf Club

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Springfield Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a visit to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Rotorua known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. 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.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Adjacent to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Regal Palms Resort and Alpin Motel & Conference Centre.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

What can I see and do near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Explore landmarks like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House and Te Amorangi Museum. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Government Gardens or Kuirau Park. Bring the family to Lakes Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Hotels near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve hotels

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

2. Geyser Lookout BnB

3. Redwood Apartments

4. Regal Palms Resort

5. Quest Rotorua Central

6. Pure Motel

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

9. Capri on Fenton

10. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

11. Apex on Fenton

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

13. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

14. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

15. Aurora City Suites Motel

16. Executive on Fenton

17. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

18. New Castle Motor Lodge

19. Wylie Court

20. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

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Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Regal Palms Resort

Rydges Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel

Wylie Court

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Arawa Park Hotel

Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Springfield Golf Club

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Central Mall

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