What's it like in Hillcrest?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Rotorua's Hillcrest neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Springfield Golf Club as part of your Hillcrest travel plans.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Hillcrest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. 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 your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Hillcrest.

What can I see and do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Springfield Golf Club is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Hillcrest. While you're out sightseeing in Rotorua, make sure that you visit other sights such as Rotorua International Stadium or Rotorua Central Mall.

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Our top choices for Hillcrest hotels

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

1. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 1.8 km from Hillcrest

Jessica

₹13,324 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

2. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Stacey

₹8,557 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

3. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Lee

₹10,864 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

4. Arawa Park Hotel

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Charlene

₹12,726 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

5. Aurora City Suites Motel

Victoria, 0.9 km from Hillcrest

Hamish

₹6,658 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

6. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield, 1.6 km from Hillcrest

Ricky

₹4,055 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

7. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

1.6 km from Hillcrest

Omar

₹8,983 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

8. Executive on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Joseph

₹10,299 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

9. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 1.9 km from Hillcrest

Tyra

₹16,776 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A wooden room with a large bathtub, a shelf with towels, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a tray.

10. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Ani

₹5,828 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

11. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 2 km from Hillcrest

Hilary

₹13,881 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

12. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest

Riana

₹9,360 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

13. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Jasmine

₹9,940 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

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

14. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 2.2 km from Hillcrest

Tim

₹11,502 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

15. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 2.2 km from Hillcrest

Rakesh

₹14,044 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area in the background.

16. Brylin Motel

Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Hillcrest

Kiri

₹7,462 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A two-story building with a prominent entrance and large windows.

17. Devonwood Motel

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Hillcrest

Tagiilima

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

18. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 1.8 km from Hillcrest

Kevin

₹11,176 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

19. Rose Apartments and Spa

1.6 km from Hillcrest

Wendy yu-wen

₹12,373 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

20. ibis Rotorua

2.4 km from Hillcrest

Lynda

₹9,037 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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Pure Motel	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
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Where to stay in Hillcrest

Find the best Hillcrest areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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A field of white daisies with yellow centers.

Owhata

When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

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.

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