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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, (1,181 reviews)
"Lovely buffet breakfast"
Australia
Zelma
The price is ￥15,789
￥18,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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, (642 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is ￥10,204
￥11,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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, (71 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is ￥10,011
￥11,608 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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, (379 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is ￥7,618
￥8,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is ￥7,650
￥8,911 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Greenview Motel
Living area

6. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 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 ￥18,983
￥22,112 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Avero
A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

7. 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)
"Arawa Park Hotel is a lovely hotel so peaceful the staff are nice, I loved my time there and really enjoyed my stay and would recommend them to everyone"
Australia
Rochelle
The price is ￥18,314
￥21,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Arawa Park Hotel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

8. 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)
"The luxury room was refurbished so was in lovely condition. The pool and playground are in bad shape. In the photos they look in great condition but they need an upgrade, especially for how much you pay for the facilities."
Australia
Stacey
The price is ￥18,837
￥21,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Regal Palms Resort
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

9. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
2.7 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Good modern room and plenty of food outlet’s nearby"
Australia
Peter
The price is ￥19,699
￥22,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

10. 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 so helpful, they were children friendly. They offered an upgrade for a bigger room at low cost. So awesome, best stay"
Australia
Mere
The price is ￥10,934
￥12,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

11. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (134 reviews)
"Great location. Great stay."
Australia
Sumer
The price is ￥15,850
￥18,228 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

12. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,122 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is ￥20,783
￥23,901 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Quest Rotorua Central
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)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is ￥15,082
￥17,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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.

14. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (259 reviews)
"Nice quiet neighborhood."
United States
David
The price is ￥22,300
￥25,936 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Kings On Peace
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.

15. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (212 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is ￥13,476
￥15,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Thermal Oak Motel
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.

16. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
3.4 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location close to the hospital"
Australia
Lynda
The price is ￥12,284
￥14,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
ibis Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

17. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (553 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 ￥21,606
￥24,847 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Pullman Rotorua
A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

18. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean room with all the amenities."
Australia
Mohammed
The price is ￥18,160
￥20,884 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Wylie Court
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

19. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
Inner City, 3 km from Whakarewarewa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great accommodation, exactly as advertised and super central to restaurants/ eat street etc, public thermal park across the road( free entry). If I had to anything negative, would be the parking a bit tight but manageable, will happily stay again if bookings are available."
New Zealand
Tane
The price is ￥18,002
￥20,702 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Central Apartments Rotorua
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

20. Central Stay Hinemaru

Central Stay Hinemaru
2.0 star property
2.6 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Confortável e bom custo benefício, mas precisa melhorar na estrutura."
Brazil
Renzo
The price is ￥8,750
￥10,132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Central Stay Hinemaru
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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
642 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
1,181 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
71 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
379 reviews
View
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.
Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
6.0
362 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, (1,181)
The price is ￥15,789
￥18,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
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 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 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 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

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

10/10 Excellent
"Very warm check in, we get the key open the door and the air conditioner is running, that feeling really good"
Manfei 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama

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.