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

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

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.

1. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Mohamed

￥18,906

￥22,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.

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.

2. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Sumer

￥15,915

￥18,302 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A 5-star apartment complex with a sign indicating vacancy.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

3. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

David

￥22,300

￥25,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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 patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.

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

4. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Graham

￥17,867

￥20,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A view from a balcony with a blue railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a distant view of a town.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window.

A lush green landscape with a variety of trees and shrubs, a hill with flowers, and a distant view of hills and a body of water.

A hallway with a door leading to a garden.

5. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Peter

￥15,476

￥18,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Stacey

￥18,913

￥21,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

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.

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

7. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Craig

￥5,859

￥6,893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.

A backyard with a swimming pool, stone patio, wooden deck, and potted plants.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.

A two-story motel with a red roof and a sign advertising 'Sport of Kings' apartments.

8. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Kevin

￥16,082

￥18,494 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

9. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Riana

￥13,422

￥15,554 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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 sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

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

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Damian

￥11,496

￥13,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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.

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.

11. Rose Apartments and Spa

3.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Wendy yu-wen

￥21,546

￥28,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

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.

12. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 2.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Dallas

￥5,391

￥6,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets.

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

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

13. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Tyler

￥7,982

￥9,306 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

A small outdoor patio area with a round table and two white chairs.

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

14. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Caitlin

￥9,440

￥10,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

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

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

15. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

3.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Omar

￥12,759

￥14,984 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A buffet with various food items and a sign that reads "Laughter is brightest where the food is good."

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

16. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Umang

￥15,082

￥17,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.

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

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

17. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Shane

￥11,257

￥13,220 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hot tub with wooden benches and a black fence in a backyard.

A bedroom with two beds, a window with shutters, and a painting on the wall.

A residential area with houses, a gated driveway, and parked cars.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and built-in refrigerator.

18. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Joseph

￥15,543

￥17,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A patio with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern, compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and two bedrooms.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with grey cabinets and a microwave.

19. Aurora City Suites Motel

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Hamish

￥10,406

￥12,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A row of log cabins with a paved path leading to them, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A modern wooden house with large windows, a covered patio with outdoor furniture, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a gray sofa.

A row of log cabins with a wooden fence in front, set in a wooded area.

20. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Erika

￥5,778

￥6,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 134 reviews	View
Kings On Peace	9.8 Exceptional 259 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews	View

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Avero

10/10 Excellent

"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"

Park Central Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Very accommodating stuff and extremely polite."

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Really appreciated how clean the place was and how warm the staff were 😊 Ps. Loved having a nespresso pods machine and air fryer in the room. Would definitely stay again!"

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were so helpful, they were children friendly. They offered an upgrade for a bigger room at low cost. So awesome, best stay"

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Unique and historic hotel. Full of charm. Great staff, amazing rooms."

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."

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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Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

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. Kings On Peace

4. Redwood Apartments

5. Geyser Lookout BnB

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Pure Motel

8. Sport of Kings Motel

9. Thermal Oak Motel

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

11. Rose Apartments and Spa

12. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

13. Apex on Fenton

14. Midway Motel Rotorua

15. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

16. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

17. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

18. Executive on Fenton

19. Aurora City Suites Motel

20. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Compare popular hotels close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Avero

Park Central Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Prince's Gate Hotel

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

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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