The Best Hotels Closest to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua for 2026

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

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

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohamed

￥19,406

￥22,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Sumer

￥15,920

￥18,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

3. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Graham

￥19,476

￥22,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

4. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

"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

￥18,919

￥21,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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

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.

5. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Craig

￥8,965

￥10,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

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

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

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Damian

￥11,281

￥13,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

7. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Umang

￥13,911

￥15,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

8. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyler

￥9,673

￥11,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

9. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Shane

￥12,450

￥14,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave.

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

10. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohammed

￥18,239

￥20,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 sign for 'New Castle Motor Lodge' with colorful lights and a decorative tree.

11. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

￥7,999

￥9,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.

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

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

12. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 1.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Zelma

￥16,833

￥19,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white bed, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A building with a brick facade, a window with a white curtain, and a hanging flower basket.

13. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Pumi

￥8,131

￥9,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A two-story motel with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a signboard.

A room with a TV, a painting, a table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact room with a dining table, two chairs, a small kitchen area with a kettle, and a painting on the wall.

A building with multiple flags, a gated entrance, and a signboard.

14. Six on Union

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Sylvester

￥7,541

￥8,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a grand staircase, and a large seating area with a sofa and ottoman.

A modern building with a distinctive roof and large windows, labeled "DISTINCTION ROYAL."

A couple dining at a table with a view of a pond and ferns.

15. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyra

￥23,974

￥27,800 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a telephone, and a view of the sea through the window.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Sudima Hotels', a large statue, and a staircase leading to the lobby.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, water bottles, and a clock on the wall.

A spacious restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter area, and pendant lighting.

16. Sudima Lake Rotorua

3.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

travis

￥17,368

￥20,110 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue accent, and a view through a glass door.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A reception area with a reception desk, a television, a staircase, and a framed informational poster on the wall.

A room with a large wooden door, a brown sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.

17. Park Central Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.7 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Manuel

￥8,207

￥9,438 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of a balcony with a table and chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large potted plant, and a display of brochures.

A conference room with a long table, black leather chairs, a floral centerpiece, and a projector on the ceiling.

18. Arawa Park Hotel

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Rochelle

￥18,394

￥21,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hot tub with a blue marble design, set against a white wall and under a wooden pergola.

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a small table, and a staircase leading to another room.

A building with a sign reading "BADEN LODGE" and a sign indicating "Special Rates".

19. Baden Lodge Motel

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Arron

￥9,506

￥10,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

A white building with a green roof and a tower, surrounded by palm trees and a road.

A multi-story building with balconies, a green vertical sign, and a paved courtyard with scattered leaves.

A two-story hotel with a balcony on the upper floor, a reception desk, and a small outdoor seating area.

20. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa, 1.7 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tamara

￥7,768

￥9,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 133 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Pure Motel	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Unique and historic hotel. Full of charm. Great staff, amazing rooms."

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"This property is more like a motel than hotel. We stayed for 2 nights and accommodation suited our needs. Good off street parking, clean room and linens, quiet and not too far from city centre."

Park Central Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Older building, but clean, well maintained and very comfortable bed."

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really great time with my friends and family , definitely recommend staying here , it’s clean it’s way bigger in person and over all a great experience."

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

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."

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Simple but works efficiently. Good staff, very basic breakfast."

Other attractions near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

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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A red wooden structure with intricate carvings and a figure holding a green object.

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years.

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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 serene hot spring surrounded by rocks and greenery, with a view of distant hills and a body of water.

Polynesian Spa

8.8/10 (879 reviews)

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

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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 trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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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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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy 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 Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 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, check out the 5 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

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. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest. Other good options close by include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.

How many hotels are there near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

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What can I see and do near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest?

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House, and Te Amorangi Museum are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time wandering around Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Government Gardens, and Kuirau Park. Bring the family to Rotorua Arts Village, Lakes Performing Arts Centre, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest.

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Our top choices for Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest hotels

1. Avero

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

3. Redwood Apartments

4. Regal Palms Resort

5. Pure Motel

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

7. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

8. Apex on Fenton

9. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

10. Wylie Court

11. New Castle Motor Lodge

12. Rydges Rotorua

13. Fenton Court Motel

14. Six on Union

15. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

16. Sudima Lake Rotorua

17. Park Central Rotorua

18. Arawa Park Hotel

19. Baden Lodge Motel

20. Greenview Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Wylie Court

Arawa Park Hotel

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Other attractions near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Polynesian Spa

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Rotorua Central Mall

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