A geothermal hot spring with clear turquoise water, a red mineral deposit, and steam rising from the water.

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Q: What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Waiotapu?

Rose Lake Retreat - Spa Pool, Lake Views, Sleeps 8 : This vacation home rental outside of Waiotapu offers a fireplace, a private yard, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the hot tub in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Waiotapu .

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1. Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka

Louis

￥11,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A swimming pool with a blue-lit deck, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a small entrance.

2. Newina Rotorua

Fairy Springs

Martin

￥18,591 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

3. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Larry

￥17,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

4. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Tim

￥20,355 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

5. Regal Palms Resort

Glenholme

Jessica

￥22,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

6. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga

Peter

￥25,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

7. ibis Rotorua

Rotorua

Lynda

￥14,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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

8. Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lake Okataina

Ben

￥11,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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.

9. Solitaire Lodge

Lake Tarawera

Ron

￥282,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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

10. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield

Ricky

￥7,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

11. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Rotorua

Kevin

￥22,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A couple seated at an outdoor table with a view of a garden.

12. Ripple Rotorua

Fairy Springs

Ross

￥14,301 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

13. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa

Carolina

￥13,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a fan, and a window.

14. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Rotorua

Ceryn

￥11,551 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

15. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City

Rakesh

￥22,391 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of a lake, and a clear sky.

16. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Rotorua

travis

￥25,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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

17. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme

Jasmine

￥18,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

18. B&B @ the Redwoods

Lynmore

Susan

￥27,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 5 - Dec 6

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

19. Arawa Park Hotel

Glenholme

Charlene

￥18,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in coffee station, and a large mirror.

20. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Koutu

Terrianne

￥13,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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A geothermal hot spring with a red-brown rim and a greenish pool, surrounded by forested hills.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

9.2/10 (541 reviews)

Just a short drive from the busy city is one of the most fascinating areas of geothermal activity in New Zealand.

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Bubbling mud pools and the vibrant Champagne Pool draw visitors to Waiotapu's otherworldly geothermal park. Morning visits to Lady Knox Geyser offer the best chance to witness its daily eruption in this Waikato wonderland.

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Top Waiotapu Hotel Reviews

Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Newina Rotorua

Fairy Springs

10/10 Excellent

Loved the private outside hot tub, completely private . Plenty of water to fill it between uses. The room is spacious. The bathroom was modern and the shower impeccable with glass enclosure. We always bring the our own coffee machine but there were other options for coffee. It was close to all amenities and attractions. The staff was super accommodating. I did t use the stove but fridge was spacious for our needs.

Kathleen

Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Avero

Fenton Park

10/10 Excellent

The location is very convenient, and the property has been newly renovated. The interior is clean, modern, and stylish. The staff were friendly and even offered us vouchers for local activities, which was a lovely surprise. There were only two minor drawbacks. First, in our room type, all the bedrooms were upstairs while the only toilet was downstairs, which was a little inconvenient, especially at night. Second, the tea bags provided weren't very fragrant. Other than these small issues,...

Sonya

Solitaire Lodge

Lake Tarawera

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

All Seasons Holiday Park

Hannahs Bay

10/10 Excellent

Veitoa

Regal Palms Resort

Glenholme

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

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

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Glenholme

10/10 Excellent

I had a room where 3 of the 5 walls were full windows to the walkway to all the rooms. This gave a lot of light and good views, but also meant anyone could see into the room, so I mostly just shut all the curtains the whole time. Parking was very good, and the room was very large. Shower in bathroom was set up as a jacuzzi-shower, so there wasn't walls keeping the water in the tub very well. Staff was friendly and provided amenities even upon late arrival

Ryan

Ripple Rotorua

Fairy Springs

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden dining table with chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

Lake Lodge B&B Rotorua - Adults Only

Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

Denise

A residential property with a swimming pool, garden, and a view of a lake at sunset.

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Kawaha Point

10/10 Excellent

Lynzi

A residential area with houses, a paved pathway, and well-maintained gardens.

Pure Motel

Glenholme

10/10 Excellent

William

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Waiotapu?

Rose Lake Retreat - Spa Pool, Lake Views, Sleeps 8: This vacation home rental outside of Waiotapu offers a fireplace, a private yard, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 4 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a stovetop, and a microwave, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the hot tub in this rental home to help you unwind. See all vacation rentals in Waiotapu.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waiotapu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Waiotapu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waiotapu?

For additional details about updating your trip to Waiotapu or cancelling it, click here.

What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland?

Millennium Hotel Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4.5-star hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. You'll find it 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Other good choices in the area include Golden Springs Motel and Holiday Park and Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park.

What about the best place to stay near Lady Knox Geyser?

One of the top choices for your stay is Golden Springs Motel and Holiday Park, located 9 mi (14.5 km) from Lady Knox Geyser, and this property offers 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant. Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Prince's Gate Hotel are two other good options within the area.

What's the best place to stay near Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT)?

All Seasons Holiday Park is a popular 4-star property featuring free extended parking and an outdoor pool. It's located a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Rotorua Regional Airport. Other places to stay within close proximity to the airport include Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort and Cedarwood Lakeside.

How is it to stay in Waiotapu?

Visitors can enjoy all that Waiotapu has to offer including its parks. In Waiotapu, there are 2 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Waiotapu.

What should I see while I'm in Waiotapu?

The picturesque setting of Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and Lady Knox Geyser exemplify the area's natural beauty. You'll also find Lake Tikitapu and Lake Tarawera in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Waiotapu guide.

What's the weather like in Waiotapu?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 47°F. Average annual precipitation for Waiotapu is 65 inches.

What's the best place to stay in Waiotapu?

Located 15 mi (24.2 km) from the heart of Waiotapu, Millennium Hotel Rotorua is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Rydges Rotorua and Prince's Gate Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Waiotapu.

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1. Rotorua Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

2. Newina Rotorua

3. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4. Rydges Rotorua

5. Regal Palms Resort

6. Geyser Lookout BnB

7. ibis Rotorua

8. Lakes Lodge Okataina

9. Solitaire Lodge

10. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

11. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

12. Ripple Rotorua

13. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

14. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

15. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

16. Sudima Lake Rotorua

17. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

18. B&B @ the Redwoods

19. Arawa Park Hotel

20. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Stay near popular Waiotapu attractions

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

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Top Waiotapu Hotel Reviews

Geyser Lookout BnB

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Waiotapu?

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Waiotapu, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Waiotapu?

What's the best hotel to stay with easy access to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland?

What about the best place to stay near Lady Knox Geyser?

What's the best place to stay near Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT)?

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What's the weather like in Waiotapu?

What's the best place to stay in Waiotapu?

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