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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

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

1. Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,186 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Rotorua"
United States
Tim
The price is ￥17,675
￥20,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rydges Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (643 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is ￥12,081
￥13,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

3. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"All you need for a quick overnight stay. Friendly and helpful staff."
Australia
Debby
The price is ￥9,794
￥11,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (380 reviews)
"Well positioned"
Australia
Frances
The price is ￥7,638
￥8,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Birchwood Spa Motel
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (363 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is ￥7,673
￥8,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Greenview Motel
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

6. Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is big, convenient and has amenities. However, the property is very dated."
United States
Charlene
The price is ￥27,852
￥32,030 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Arawa Park Hotel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

7. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely place. Look forward to coming back."
Australia
Jessica
The price is ￥19,561
￥22,562 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Regal Palms Resort
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

8. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (149 reviews)
"Clean and fantastic service. We really enjoyed our stay!"
Australia
Vinay
The price is ￥15,899
￥18,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. Good location. We'll equipped rooms and the spa tub was wonderful after a long day of sight seeing."
Canada
Charleen
The price is ￥12,612
￥14,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
Living area

10. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"The interior of the room was fantastic and really nice to be able to relax in the wooden tub. Staff was really helpful with recommendations of places to visit whilst in Rotorua"
Australia
Scott
The price is ￥18,540
￥21,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Avero
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

11. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,123 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is ￥20,674
￥23,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quest Rotorua Central
A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

12. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (597 reviews)
"Property was good rooms were tidy pool was great"
Australia
Lee
The price is ￥16,941
￥19,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Wylie Court
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

13. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. Property was clean and well presented."
Australia
Rochelle
The price is ￥16,440
￥18,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
An indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

14. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay at a very convenient location. Good facilities available."
Australia
Kevin
The price is ￥19,751
￥22,714 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a view of a lake, and a clear sky.

15. Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua
4.0 star property
2.6 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff and useful facilities, great central location and room has nice amenities"
Australia
travis
The price is ￥19,725
￥22,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Sudima Lake Rotorua
A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

16. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (735 reviews)
"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."
Australia
Tyra
The price is ￥24,304
￥28,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
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.

17. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (214 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is ￥13,932
￥16,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Thermal Oak Motel
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.

18. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (260 reviews)
"Everything was great! The lady who runs the place was very helpful. The place is very well maintained & the facilities are terrific. You can also use the connected hotel pool. Great value for the price."
Canada
Janice
The price is ￥23,340
￥26,987 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Kings On Peace
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

19. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (556 reviews)
"Really nice hotel clean and in the center of downtown, you have may restaurants walking distance, the staff was really nice, yo also have kiwi park at walking distance and government gardens also, restaurant was really good and breakfast is great, I 100% recommend this place"
United States
rodolfo
The price is ￥25,521
￥29,349 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Pullman Rotorua
A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

20. Redwood Apartments

Redwood Apartments
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Great base for exploring Rotorua"
Australia
Graham
The price is ￥18,061
￥20,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Redwood Apartments
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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
643 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,186 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
7.8
Good
74 reviews
View
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.
Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
380 reviews
View
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.
Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
6.0
363 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families in Whakarewarewa

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

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,186)
The price is ￥17,675
￥20,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Rydges Rotorua

Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.

A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Nice, clean and easy."
Rex 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Be sure to check out Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on our traveler data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.
How many hotels will I find in Whakarewarewa?
When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Whakarewarewa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whakarewarewa?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Whakarewarewa, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu, and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua, and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.