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

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

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

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Thalia

￥18,760

￥21,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

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

￥15,935

￥18,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

3. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

David

￥22,907

￥26,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A hallway with a door leading to a garden.

A two-story building with a balcony, a covered patio area, and a well-maintained lawn with potted plants.

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.

4. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Peter

￥18,203

￥21,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

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.

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.

5. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Graham

￥23,208

￥26,689 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

6. 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

￥18,938

￥21,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

7. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Craig

￥9,298

￥10,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.

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

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

8. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Riana

￥11,929

￥13,824 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 sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

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

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Damian

￥10,908

￥12,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A bathroom with a blue bathtub, a wooden bench, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

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.

10. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Dorothy

￥15,175

￥17,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and dense foliage against a clear sky.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Two children playing in a small indoor pool with a window and plants in the background.

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Julia

￥17,532

￥20,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Caitlin

￥9,859

￥11,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

13. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyler

￥9,495

￥11,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 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.

14. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Umang

￥13,848

￥15,925 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 compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.

15. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Shane

￥11,910

￥13,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

16. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Joseph

￥15,542

￥17,873 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 compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

17. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Erika

￥5,747

￥6,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 residential building with a balcony, a window, and a table with chairs.

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

18. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

￥9,394

￥10,835 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 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.

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

19. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohammed

￥18,158

￥20,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, chairs, a small balcony, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

20. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa, 1.6 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kane

￥10,203

￥11,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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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 128 reviews	View
Kings On Peace	9.8 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The guest parking is appallingly limited and the other smaller touches don't justify the room rates The building is old and atmospheric but the premium prices are not justified by what gets delivered"

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Bit of a problem with the TV which would turn off from the remote but overall a nice stay."

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Park Central Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

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

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."

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Room had everything needed and was clean. Great location and very quiet at night."

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."

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.

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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. Kings On Peace

4. Geyser Lookout BnB

5. Redwood Apartments

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Pure Motel

8. Thermal Oak Motel

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

10. Capri on Fenton

11. Arista of Rotorua

12. Midway Motel Rotorua

13. Apex on Fenton

14. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

15. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

16. Executive on Fenton

17. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

18. New Castle Motor Lodge

19. Wylie Court

20. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Wylie Court

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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