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

Thalia

￥18,569

￥21,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Che

￥13,360

￥15,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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.

3. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Graham

￥18,267

￥21,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

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

Naoko

￥19,391

￥22,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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.

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

5. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Craig

￥9,067

￥10,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.

A two-story motel with a red roof and a sign advertising 'Sport of Kings' apartments.

6. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kevin

￥16,316

￥18,763 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 hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

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

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Damian

￥11,688

￥13,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

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

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.

8. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Dorothy

￥15,615

￥18,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

9. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyler

￥10,971

￥12,709 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A small outdoor patio area with a round table and two white chairs.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

A Midway Motel sign with a private courtyard and a covered walkway.

10. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Caitlin

￥10,004

￥11,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

11. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Umang

￥16,988

￥19,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

12. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Shane

￥11,188

￥12,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

13. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Joseph

￥14,694

￥16,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

14. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Erika

￥6,231

￥7,225 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 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.

15. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohammed

￥17,642

￥20,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

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

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

16. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

￥8,601

￥9,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

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

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a backyard with a pool and greenery.

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

17. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa, 1.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kane

￥10,473

￥12,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a small refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a dining table with four chairs and a wooden railing.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a small table.

A modern building with a covered outdoor area, a wooden deck, and a clear blue sky.

18. Brylin Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kiri

￥10,388

￥11,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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.

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.

19. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 1.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Daisy

￥16,721

￥19,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A covered outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a sliding glass door leading to a room with a wooden floor and a bed.

A sunlit room with a sliding glass door, a built-in hot tub, and a ceiling with skylights.

A room with two green armchairs, a small wooden table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

20. Ashleigh Court Motel

Fenton Street, 2.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Declan

￥9,373

￥10,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 116 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

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Only thing to mention is that the traffic noise could be annoying to some people, so if this is a concern then request a room at the rear of the complex."

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."

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing, one of the best places"

Regal Palms Resort

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

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 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 close-up of a muddy terrain with a spherical object and a small hole.

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.

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For more information about updating your stay near Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

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. Sport of Kings Motel

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

8. Capri on Fenton

9. Apex on Fenton

10. Midway Motel Rotorua

11. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

12. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

13. Executive on Fenton

14. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

15. Wylie Court

16. New Castle Motor Lodge

17. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

18. Brylin Motel

19. Rydges Rotorua

20. Ashleigh Court Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Regal Palms Resort

Park Central Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel

Wylie Court

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Arawa Park Hotel

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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