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Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,124 reviews)
"The hotel is well located next to one of the geothermal attractions. Staff was extremely helpful and kind and room was ready before check-in time, what was a blessing. Beds were comfortable and wifi was great. "
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥13,376
￥15,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Rydges Rotorua
Outdoor pool

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"Very nice stay, great bed,clean room. Small kitchenet. All you need with great staff."
Australia
Donna
The price is ￥14,153
￥16,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
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Pohutu Lodge Motel

Pohutu Lodge Motel
3.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (206 reviews)
"Property is a bit dated but roomy, clean and tidy. Passing heavy traffic caused the bed to shake."
Australia
John
The price is ￥18,445
￥21,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Pohutu Lodge Motel
1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (617 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!"
United States
Peter
The price is ￥18,284
￥21,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Mountain view

Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (360 reviews)
"everything good I would stay again without hesitation"
Australia
nick
The price is ￥9,132
￥10,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Greenview Motel
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Terrace/patio

B&B @ the Redwoods

B&B @ the Redwoods
3.5 star property
Lynmore, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Owner was friendly and helpful, nice breakfast."
United States
Debra
The price is ￥20,201
￥23,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
B&B @ the Redwoods
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Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 6.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (119 reviews)
"Courteous staff and great location "
United States
Umashanker
The price is ￥48,679
￥55,981 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast

Rolling Hills Country Stay B&B

Rolling Hills Country Stay B&B
4.0 star property
31 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Very relaxing and peaceful, wonderful hosts, charming apartment, immaculately presented. Lovely eggs and bacon and conversation for breakfast."
Australia
Paul
The price is ￥19,647
￥22,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Rolling Hills Country Stay B&B
Exterior

Treetops Lodge & Estate

Treetops Lodge & Estate
5.0 star property
10.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Excellent experience at an incredibly uniquie property! We were well taken care by every member of the staff our entire stay! The food was absolutely incredible every evening and morning and the wonderful chef even packed us a picnic lunch to take on our exceptional hike to their private waterfall! Our stay here was one of the overall highlights of our entire trip!"
United States
Jennine
The price is ￥186,691
￥215,561 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Treetops Lodge & Estate
Outdoor spa tub

Geyser Lookout BnB

Geyser Lookout BnB
3.0 star property
Tihiotonga, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"The couple running the BnB were friendly and made our stay very pleasant! The breakfast was amazing!"
United States
Steven
The price is ￥19,263
￥23,412 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Geyser Lookout BnB
Outdoor dining

Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 6.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (123 reviews)
"Wonderful location right on the lake!!!"
United States
T.J.
The price is ￥41,657
￥48,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Koura Lodge
Main Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, desk

On The Point - Lake Rotorua

On The Point - Lake Rotorua
5.0 star property
Kawaha Point, 6.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Best spot on Lake Rotorua. What a view. With 5 star service. "
United States
William
The price is ￥78,205
￥90,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet

4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
2.0 star property
Koutu, 5.5 km from Whakarewarewa
The price is ￥22,053
￥25,361 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
Tikitapu View Motel Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

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, (48 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our experience thanks."
Australia
renee
The price is ￥9,418
￥10,954 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park
Front of property

Hideaway of Rotorua

Hideaway of Rotorua
4.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 8.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (285 reviews)
"The room was perfect and the Llamas were an added bonus. Very easy booking and check in. Very clean room, great shower, helpful staff. Very nice stay."
Australia
John
The price is ￥13,711
￥16,075 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Hideaway of Rotorua
Standard Studio Suite | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Lakes Lodge Okataina

Lakes Lodge Okataina
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (34 reviews)
"Beautiful location, confortable and spacious room, we had a great time."
Mexico
Marisol
The price is ￥19,936
￥22,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Lakes Lodge Okataina
2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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, (640 reviews)
"A beautiful location and very friendly and helpful staff at check in "
Canada
Cindy
The price is ￥15,687
￥18,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Hana Lodge

Hana Lodge
5.0 star property
Ngongotaha, 13.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Great staff and food "
United Kingdom
malcolm
The price is ￥39,295
￥45,189 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Hana Lodge
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Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
3.0 star property
Springfield, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much, the cabin was clean and fresh and the whole stay was easy."
Australia
Susan
The price is ￥6,513
￥7,587 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Chalet | Living area

1 Bedroom garden chalet 7B

1 Bedroom garden chalet 7B
2.0 star property
Fairy Springs, 5 km from Whakarewarewa
The price is ￥15,782
￥18,380 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
1 Bedroom garden chalet 7B
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Lake Okareka which includes 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.

Four of a kind
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

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

Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand

Inner City

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

Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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.

Zorb

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

Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent room. Very good value for money. "
Dani 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Regal Palms Resort

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 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 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.