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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1060)
"Very nice hotel and convenient location.. very cordial staff "
Singapore
Sanjeev
The price is ￥17,215
￥19,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Rydges Rotorua
Outdoor pool
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (32)
"Room was great and great location"
Australia
Robert
The price is ￥15,443
￥17,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Exterior
Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (201)
"Parking squashed in. No hot water on srrival terrible tv"
Australia
Marianne
The price is ￥13,662
￥15,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Pohutu Lodge Motel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (612)
"I love the private hot tubs heated pool and the maori designs our the property i would recommend Going back 2 stay again "
Australia
Lesley
The price is ￥26,442
￥30,408 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Outdoor pool
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (348)
"Love there service "
Australia
Whare
The price is ￥7,862
￥9,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Greenview Motel
Exterior
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (491)
"Perfect place to stay!"
United States
Yehudah
The price is ￥9,912
￥11,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua

Newina Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 5.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (241)
"Great hotel"
United States
Justin
The price is ￥17,105
￥19,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Newina Rotorua
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ensuite, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB
3.0 star property
Tihiotonga, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (48)
"Amazing place and a fabulous stay. Excellent and welcoming hosts, lovely homely experience - and a beautiful breakfast included. Couldn't recommend this more, well worth a stay here."
United Kingdom
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥25,059
￥29,970 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Geyser Lookout BnB
Cabin, Kitchenette | Balcony view
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Lake Okareka, 7.2 km from Whakarewarewa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (42)
"Clean and comfy, friendly and attentive staff, great relaxing vibes"
Canada
Elizabeth
The price is ￥15,375
￥17,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - Jan 23, 2026
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Lobby
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1008)
"Fantastic hotel."
Canada
Jason
The price is ￥23,218
￥26,701 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Duchess Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Hotel is very nice, very clean and comfortable plus the location is perfect!"
United States
michelle
The price is ￥23,279
￥26,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
4.0 star property
6.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (613)
"Great place to stay with pool, spa, restaurant and bar. We really enjoyed our time there"
Australia
Pip
The price is ￥14,631
￥16,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, sun loungers
All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park

All Seasons Holiday Park
4.0 star property
6.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (533)
"Enjoyed our stay in this quiet and well maintained property."
United States
Tracee
The price is ￥14,312
￥16,459 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17, 2026
All Seasons Holiday Park
Courtyard
Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1003)
"Staff were helpful and friendly"
Canada
Michael
The price is ￥22,104
￥25,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Regal Palms Resort
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City, 3.4 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Amazing hotel location and pool/geothermal spas"
Canada
Kayne
The price is ￥20,138
￥23,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Exterior
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (465)
"The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after. "
Australia
alan
The price is ￥28,351
￥32,604 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Garden view
Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua

Ripple Rotorua
3.5 star property
Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (489)
"A very pleasant stay due to very good staff"
Australia
John
The price is ￥18,930
￥21,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Ripple Rotorua
Motel Two Bedroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
5.0 star property
3.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (244)
"Was very good for space for our little family and close to town :)"
Australia
Maria
The price is ￥19,087
￥24,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua
Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1066)
"Good location."
United States
Kostya
The price is ￥20,421
￥23,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
Reception hall
Treetops Lodge & Estate

Treetops Lodge & Estate

Treetops Lodge & Estate
5.0 star property
10.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"Quiet, peaceful place "
United States
Michael
The price is ￥203,537
￥234,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Treetops Lodge & Estate
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

Lake Okareka showing a lake or waterhole

Lake Okareka

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

Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

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

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.

Ngongotaha

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

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel and convenient location.. very cordial staff "
Sanjeev 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Rydges 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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Rydges Rotorua is the highest ranked property in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Imperial Hotel Rotorua and Pohutu Lodge Motel.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, and Lake Tikitapu. 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.