What's it like in Holdens Bay?

Travelers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is the highest ranked property in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Holdens Bay?

Expedia has 8 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Holdens Bay?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Holdens Bay, head over to our customer service page .

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Haiku Pathway and Sulphur Point are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Cindy

￥22,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 5.2 km from Holdens Bay

Le Quan

￥8,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

8.7 km from Holdens Bay

Tatiana

￥27,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

Koutu, 5.9 km from Holdens Bay

￥22,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

VR Rotorua Lake Resort

8.3 km from Holdens Bay

Daniella

￥14,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Lakes Lodge Okataina

11.3 km from Holdens Bay

Nicole

￥23,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Tikitapu View Motel Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka, 7.8 km from Holdens Bay

Elizabeth

￥11,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 7.9 km from Holdens Bay

Steven

￥24,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 11 - Mar 12

Koura Lodge

Kawaha Point, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

T.J.

￥53,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 16 - Feb 17

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Richard

￥22,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 6.1 km from Holdens Bay

Ashley

￥17,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Hideaway of Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 7.9 km from Holdens Bay

John

￥18,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Ashleigh Court Motel

Fenton Street, 5.8 km from Holdens Bay

Rodney

￥16,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 5.5 km from Holdens Bay

James

￥18,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Carla

￥23,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

ibis Rotorua

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

matt

￥18,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 5.5 km from Holdens Bay

Jing

￥22,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 19 - Feb 20

Baden Lodge Motel

Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

Arron

￥12,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Arawa Park Hotel

Fenton Street, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

Strelsa

￥17,396 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers

All Seasons Holiday Park

Hannahs Bay, 0.5 km from Holdens Bay

Jennifer

￥17,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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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Owhata

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

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This is a geothermal area in Rotorua. The local guide took us to the Maori village where we watched the traditional dance including haka. This place is so beautiful it's worth it driving 3 hours from Auckland

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village.

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Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

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