The Best Hotels Closest to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in Rotorua 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 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.

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Garrett

￥12,518

￥14,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

2. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Peter

￥14,951

￥18,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.

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

Neil

￥22,753

￥26,423 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

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

4. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Graham

￥19,029

￥21,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 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.

5. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Naoko

￥19,013

￥22,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

6. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Craig

￥9,021

￥10,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Damian

￥10,718

￥12,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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 small indoor pool with a blue interior, surrounded by potted plants and a woven basket.

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

8. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Dorothy

￥15,028

￥17,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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 stove, sink, and cabinets.

9. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 2.2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Tyler

￥9,533

￥10,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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.

10. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Caitlin

￥8,235

￥12,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

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

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced driveway.

11. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 3.1 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Shane

￥11,114

￥12,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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."

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.

12. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Umang

￥12,230

￥14,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

￥14,597

￥16,787 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 sofa, a desk, and a chair.

14. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Danielle

￥7,950

￥9,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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 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.

15. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 2.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Erika

￥6,788

￥7,895 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 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.

16. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 2 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Mohammed

￥17,553

￥20,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

￥10,277

￥12,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.

18. Brylin Motel

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Kiri

￥7,490

￥8,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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.

19. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 1.5 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Wei

￥14,469

￥16,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

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

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 spa area with a hot tub, seating, and plants.

20. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Pumi

￥8,923

￥10,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 109 109 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 63 63 reviews	View
Kings On Peace	9.8 257 257 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 38 38 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 1000 1,000 reviews	View

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

8/10 Good

"Shower was hot and cold constantly changing. Bed was comfortable. Room service menu needs an upgrade. Too basic. Location fabulous."

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."

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome service from check in to check out super friendly staff and to be greeted by name when they saw me walk in makes a stay away from home much nicer and easier to deal with. Always enjoy my stay here."

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."

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Marcie was so good and relatable. We were up-graded and room was clean and well appointed with a spar which we used. Parking was just below our room. Would stay here again.. recommend 280 284"

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and tidy well appointed lots of parking"

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 geyser erupting in a geothermal area with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

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 tranquil indoor pool with a view of a lake and mountains.

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?

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 Government Gardens, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, 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. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

2. Geyser Lookout BnB

3. Kings On Peace

4. Redwood Apartments

5. Regal Palms Resort

6. Pure Motel

7. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

8. Capri on Fenton

9. Apex on Fenton

10. Midway Motel Rotorua

11. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

12. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

13. Executive on Fenton

14. New Castle Motor Lodge

15. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

16. Wylie Court

17. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

18. Brylin Motel

19. Rydges Rotorua

20. Fenton Court Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Top Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest Hotel Reviews

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Park Central Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel

Wylie Court

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Arawa Park Hotel

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

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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