The Best Hotels Closest to Mount Tarawera in 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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

24.1 km from Mount Tarawera

Sumer

￥14,439

￥16,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

2. Avero

23.8 km from Mount Tarawera

Thalia

￥18,885

￥21,775 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

A hallway with a door leading to a garden.

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

3. Geyser Lookout BnB

24.7 km from Mount Tarawera

Peter

￥22,146

￥26,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.

4. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

24.5 km from Mount Tarawera

Erika

￥5,788

￥6,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

5. Regal Palms Resort

23.9 km from Mount Tarawera

"This was our first time staying at this property, and we were very impressed. We stayed in a suite and found the check-in process to be quick and easy. It was also convenient to find a parking space close to our room, and we appreciated the range of facilities on offer. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and the spa bath was more like a spa pool, which was a fantastic bonus. The underfloor heating added an extra touch of comfort...

Terese

￥19,957

￥22,951 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

A building with a prominent 'K' sign, a glass entrance, and a series of windows.

6. Kings On Peace

24 km from Mount Tarawera

David

￥23,066

￥26,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A covered patio with a swimming pool, a table with chairs, and a fenced area with plants.

7. Thermal Oak Motel

24.2 km from Mount Tarawera

Riana

￥11,587

￥13,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.

A spacious lobby with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.

A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.

8. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

21.7 km from Mount Tarawera

Varun

￥14,980

￥17,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A pool with water splashing, surrounded by a covered area with a clock and a sign.

A natural hot spring with clear water, surrounded by rocks and trees.

A single-story building with a porch, a slide, and a dinosaur statue.

A modern apartment with a dining area, kitchen, and living room.

9. All Seasons Holiday Park

21.4 km from Mount Tarawera

rona

￥11,165

￥12,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

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

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

10. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

24.8 km from Mount Tarawera

Dallas

￥4,888

￥5,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.

A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.

11. Rydges Rotorua

23.5 km from Mount Tarawera

Daisy

￥15,175

￥17,455 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern residential building with a covered driveway, a tree with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.

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

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

12. Redwood Apartments

23.7 km from Mount Tarawera

Graham

￥20,118

￥23,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

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

13. Apex on Fenton

24.1 km from Mount Tarawera

Tyler

￥10,320

￥11,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden panel walls, a dining area, and comfortable seating.

14. Pure Motel

24.1 km from Mount Tarawera

Craig

￥9,587

￥11,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

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

15. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

24 km from Mount Tarawera

Damian

￥11,469

￥13,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a wicker table, two glasses, and a plate of fruit.

A natural hot spring surrounded by trees and greenery.

A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, a book, and a basket of croissants.

16. Solitaire Lodge

11.8 km from Mount Tarawera

Ron

￥237,246

￥274,706 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A wooden sauna with a glass door, a wooden bench, and a bamboo plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of the sea, and a ceiling light.

A parking area with several cars, a building, and a grassy field with trees.

A cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a small table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

17. Lakes Lodge Okataina

15 km from Mount Tarawera

Marisol

￥12,566

￥14,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and built-in refrigerator.

18. Executive on Fenton

24.2 km from Mount Tarawera

Joseph

￥15,553

￥17,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.

19. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

24.4 km from Mount Tarawera

Umang

￥13,720

￥15,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

20. Wylie Court

24 km from Mount Tarawera

Mohammed

￥18,171

￥20,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Mount Tarawera

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 125 reviews	View
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park	8.6 Excellent 550 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Mount Tarawera Hotel Reviews

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"The room is well maintained and clean. The spa pool made the stay really good for relaxation."

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Great for family travel."

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"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"

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

All Seasons Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was great. We booked for six people, however, only got four towels other than the towel issue cool, everything else was good."

Park Central Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed one night but had a lovely peaceful night. Nice clean warm room."

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."

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

8/10 Good

"Easy check in after hours - staff had the heater on when we arrived."

Tranquil Retreat with Breathtaking Lake Views: Renowed for Trout Fishing

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely experience here. The hosts were great, super friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend !!"

Other attractions near Mount Tarawera

A coastal landscape with a large body of water, dense green vegetation, and a mountain range in the background.

Lake Tarawera

9.2/10 (240 reviews)

Fish for rainbow trout, swim at a beach with hot spring water and hike to waterfalls set amid majestic scenery at this vast, intense-blue lake.

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A river surrounded by lush green hills and a clear blue sky.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

9.2/10 (42 reviews)

Shaped by the force of nature less than 150 years ago, this picturesque valley is rich in geothermic activity, rare plant life and challenging walking trails.

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A rustic wooden structure surrounded by dense forest.

Buried Village

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.

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Tarawera Falls

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Tarawera Falls, a lovely green space in Rototai. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Te Rata Bay

Explore the great outdoors at Te Rata Bay, a lovely green space in Waimangu. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Te Kauae

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Te Kauae during your travels in Rerewhakaaitu. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mount Tarawera?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Mount Tarawera, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you might search for properties close to public transportation so it's easy to get around.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Mount Tarawera?

Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from Mount Tarawera. Other good options around the area include Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Lakes Lodge Okataina.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mount Tarawera, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Mount Tarawera.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mount Tarawera?

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Our top choices for Mount Tarawera hotels

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

2. Avero

3. Geyser Lookout BnB

4. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

5. Regal Palms Resort

6. Kings On Peace

7. Thermal Oak Motel

8. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

9. All Seasons Holiday Park

10. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

11. Rydges Rotorua

12. Redwood Apartments

13. Apex on Fenton

14. Pure Motel

15. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

16. Solitaire Lodge

17. Lakes Lodge Okataina

18. Executive on Fenton

19. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

20. Wylie Court

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Top Mount Tarawera Hotel Reviews

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Pullman Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

All Seasons Holiday Park

Park Central Rotorua

Arawa Park Hotel

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Tranquil Retreat with Breathtaking Lake Views: Renowed for Trout Fishing

Other attractions near Mount Tarawera

Lake Tarawera

Waimangu Volcanic Valley

Buried Village

Tarawera Falls

Te Rata Bay

Te Kauae

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