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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 627 reviews	View
Rydges Rotorua	4.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,176 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel Rotorua	4.0 star property	7.8 Good 67 reviews	View
Birchwood Spa Motel	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 371 reviews	View
Greenview Motel	3.0 star property	6.0 361 reviews	View

Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

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

A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

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A field of white daisies with yellow centers.

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

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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 Kuirau Park.

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Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

8/10 Good

"Great breakfast, next to all restaurants. Great views of the lake."

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Awesome place to stay! I will definitely be coming back again! Beautiful rooms. They have revamped them very well! Had everything we needed in the room! It was different having a room with laminated flooring over carpet but not the end of the world. Only thing that did bother us was that our tv would not connect to the internet so we were only able to watch normal television…. Managers did come to check it but they couldn’t fix it. Not the biggest issue but it would have been nice to be compensated with another room or refunded some money due to the fact we couldn’t watch movies as we were supposed to have included. But over all, very lovely stay and great home away from home option."

Marsden Stay Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is the star of this hotel. Before the check-in, the woman staff was able to reassure how to access the hotel after hours. It was simple and I got in easily for my 3 nights stay. When I check-out, the man staff was very helpful to store my luggage. When I came back to the hotel, it started to rain. I waited until I can walk to the bus station (intercity) but the rain kept going on. The same man asked me if I wanted to have a poncho. To clarify, this is not expected as a service at the hotel. He went above and beyond. I am so amazed by the attention of the staff. They make you feel good at their place. Other than that, the room is very spacious and clean for the duration. You can open your luggage with ease."

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

8/10 Good

"Great space with comfortable bed, well stocked kitchen and bathroom. All the items you need in a small apartment. Cons- Bedside lamp would be a nice for reading and not having the overhead lights on. Traffic noise was loud at times but just in the front room. Check in and out was quick and easy. Overall, we had a very comfortable two night stay."

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Lake Tikitapu. 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.

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

1. Rydges Rotorua

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

3. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

5. Greenview Motel

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

8. Avero

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

10. Wylie Court

11. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

12. New Castle Motor Lodge

13. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

14. Kings On Peace

15. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

16. Pullman Rotorua

17. Sport of Kings Motel

18. Thermal Oak Motel

19. Capri on Fenton

20. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Inner City

Lake Okareka

Owhata

Glenholme

Lynmore

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

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