The Best Hotels Closest to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve in Rotorua for 2026

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A hotel room with a large bed, a dining table, a bench, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Mohamed

￥19,198

￥22,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Sumer

￥15,920

￥18,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a view through sheer curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.

A modern residential building with a covered driveway, a tree with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.

3. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Graham

￥19,476

￥22,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel with a tennis court, multiple parking spaces, and a parking lot with several cars.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

4. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

"This was our first time staying at this property, and we were very impressed. We stayed in a suite and found the check-in process to be quick and easy. It was also convenient to find a parking space close to our room, and we appreciated the range of facilities on offer. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and the spa bath was more like a spa pool, which was a fantastic bonus. The underfloor heating added an extra touch of comfort...

Terese

￥18,919

￥21,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.

A cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden panel walls, a dining area, and comfortable seating.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding and blue pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp.

5. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Craig

￥9,181

￥10,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern room with a dining table, chairs, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Damian

￥11,281

￥13,182 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'

A wooden picnic table with a black umbrella, surrounded by green plants and a wooden fence.

7. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 2.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Dallas

￥4,622

￥5,376 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a gray sofa with cushions.

A building with a simple, open design, featuring a large A-shaped structure in the foreground and a smaller building with a sloped roof in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining table with chairs and a potted plant.

A park with a pond, a concrete path, and a statue.

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

3.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Wendy yu-wen

￥21,640

￥24,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A modern log cabin bedroom with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.

A modern house with a deck, two bean bags, and a grill.

9. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

3.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Omar

￥13,152

￥15,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.

A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

10. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Umang

￥13,911

￥15,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette in the background.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, kettle, and sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

11. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Tyler

￥9,271

￥10,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and hills.

A spacious indoor area with wooden beams, multiple seating arrangements, and potted plants.

A brick pathway leading through a garden with various plants and a brick wall on one side.

12. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

2.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Peter

￥19,785

￥22,753 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

A room with a glass table, two blue sofas, a single armchair, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A motel with a two-story structure, multiple parking spaces, and a fenced driveway.

13. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Shane

￥12,450

￥14,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A door with a sign reading '44 Duchess Suite' and a staircase with patterned upholstery.

A grand staircase with ornate woodwork and a chandelier, leading to a room with patterned wallpaper and a vintage telephone.

A couple in a hot tub with a wooden fence in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, ornate headboard, floral wallpaper, and a chandelier.

14. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City, 3.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Hine

￥19,298

￥22,193 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A modern hotel room with a glass table, grey chairs, a small sofa, a TV, and a view of a parking lot and trees.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a large countertop.

15. Central Apartments Rotorua

Inner City, 3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Tane

￥16,027

￥18,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a brick walkway.

A modern house with a wooden exterior, a covered patio, a swimming pool, and outdoor furniture.

16. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Mohammed

￥18,239

￥20,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A sign for 'New Castle Motor Lodge' with colorful lights and a decorative tree.

A residential building with a balcony, a window, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a vase with flowers, and a television.

17. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Danielle

￥8,695

￥9,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern building with a parking lot and a view of a forested area with smoke rising in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of a town and hills through a balcony.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a green armchair, a coffee table with books and glasses, and a TV on a stand.

18. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Zelma

￥16,833

￥19,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A building with a brick facade, a window with a white curtain, and a hanging flower basket.

A hotel room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a white bed, a dining table with chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

19. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Pumi

￥9,142

￥10,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a phone and a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

A mural of birds on a wall with geometric patterns and a wooden ceiling.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and two patterned chairs.

20. Haka House Rotorua

Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Michelle

￥6,176

￥7,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 132 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View
Regal Palms Resort	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Pure Motel	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"This property is more like a motel than hotel. We stayed for 2 nights and accommodation suited our needs. Good off street parking, clean room and linens, quiet and not too far from city centre."

Rydges Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The breakfast was good, plenty of choice The TV was basic and did not work. We complained and they sent a technician to resolve it. Having free filtered water was a great help. They had two spas, but the jets did not work and the water could have been cleaner, even though it was geothermal. The bath and shower needed safety handles, especially for older guests. The room floor was not the cleanest. Everything else was clean eg bedding and towels. All in all a comfortable stay. Would suit people with children much better or younger people. Lots to do for them."

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The property was lovely. We enjoyed the location and the thermal pools on-site were a plus"

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Had a secure place to store and charge our e-bikes. Comfortable bed and quiet space. No hot plate, but the air fryer was very useful. Thanks for the hospitality"

Park Central Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Older building, but clean, well maintained and very comfortable bed."

Avero

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient and cosy"

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really great time with my friends and family , definitely recommend staying here , it’s clean it’s way bigger in person and over all a great experience."

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

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A signboard with information about Pohutu geyser, a wooden boardwalk, and a geyser with steam.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

9.4/10 (81 reviews)

Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture.

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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

8.8/10 (273 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

9.6/10 (1,251 reviews)

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

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Rotorua Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Rotorua Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Racing Rotorua

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Racing Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Springfield Golf Club

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Springfield Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Rotorua known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 88 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Adjacent to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Regal Palms Resort and Alpin Motel & Conference Centre.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Explore landmarks like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House, and Te Amorangi Museum. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Government Gardens, or Kuirau Park. Bring the family to Lakes Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve hotels

1. Avero

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

3. Redwood Apartments

4. Regal Palms Resort

5. Pure Motel

6. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

7. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

9. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

10. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

11. Apex on Fenton

12. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

13. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

14. Prince's Gate Hotel

15. Central Apartments Rotorua

16. Wylie Court

17. New Castle Motor Lodge

18. Rydges Rotorua

19. Fenton Court Motel

20. Haka House Rotorua

Compare popular hotels close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Avero

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Wylie Court

Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Springfield Golf Club

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Central Mall

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