Fordlands Travel Guide
Rotorua
Popular places to visit
Polynesian Spa
Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
Skyline Rotorua
Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
Mitai Maori Village
For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Fordlands
Rydges Rotorua
Yes very good
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rooms were clean and cosy. Front desk staff were very helpful. We had a nice dinner at the restaurant in the hotel. We did have some rowdy people in the room below us on the third night but the hotel attended to that immediately and the noise stopped. Very nice experience! Great location next to ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Sulfur smell not pleasing would not go there again
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Great location, professional and friendly staff, clean and nice facility
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Great place to stay. The room was nice, clean and private. We had a unit with a private bathroom. The staff were very friendly. The place was excellent. A few more hooks for cloths and places to put luggage would have been useful. But overall great stay
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
AWA Hotel
Don’t do it, unless you want to sleep on heavily stained bedding, use yellow spotted towels and be yelled at reception. 4.50 PM room is not ready… Cleaning personnel was super nice trying to change sheets and towels, but it was impossible for them to find anything without brown or yellow marks. They ...
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fordlands
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Victoria
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
