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A cozy living room with a large window overlooking a lake and mountains. There is a sofa, a coffee table with a basket of bread, and a potted plant.

A natural hot spring surrounded by trees and greenery.

A room with a view of a lake and mountains, featuring two sofas, a table with a bowl of fruit, a book, and a basket of croissants.

A balcony with a wicker table, two glasses, and a plate of fruit.

1. Solitaire Lodge

Lake Tarawera

Ron

₹120,163

₹138,938 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

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

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.

A compact, modern room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a small kitchenette, and a shower area.

2. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield

Erika

₹4,175

₹4,863 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A swimming pool with a view of the sea, surrounded by rocks and trees.

A spa room with two treatment beds, a hot tub, and a wooden deck with a view of greenery.

A couple seated at a table with wine glasses, a bottle of wine, and a meal.

A backyard with a hot tub, wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

3. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Varun

₹7,289

₹8,382 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A lakeside seating area with a view of the sunset over the water.

A lakeside view with a wooden bridge, grassy areas, and hills in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a grassy area and lake through a glass door, and a small table with chairs outside.

A large, multi-story building with a blue roof, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

4. VR Rotorua Lake Resort

Mourea

Olga Arlin

₹4,129

₹4,748 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A wooden deck with a covered area, a small table and chairs, and a view of a grassy area and trees.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a clock on the wall.

A bedroom with a bed, two windows with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a bedside table.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a lake and hills.

5. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka

renee

₹5,118

₹5,909 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A room with a wooden floor, a television mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, a bench, and a door leading to another room.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dishwasher, and a sink. There is a window with a view of a balcony.

A flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall displaying a Disney channel interface with various streaming options.

6. Central Stay Hinemaru

Rotorua

₹5,574

₹6,410 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with red chairs, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A parking lot with several cars and a building in the background.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, a computer desk, and a view through the window.

7. Astray Motel

Inner City

Heather

₹4,998

₹5,747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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.

8. Apex on Fenton

Glenholme

Tyler

₹5,223

₹6,006 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A room with a colorful mural, a desk with a computer, and a person standing by the door.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a small table, and a sofa.

A corner room with a wooden table and two white chairs, a window with a view of a pool and trees, and a white refrigerator.

9. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Inner City

Robert

₹3,893

₹4,535 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern building with a covered outdoor seating area, large windows, and a landscaped garden.

A bed with white bedding and pillows, a person sitting on the bed, and another person lying down.

A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.

10. ibis Rotorua

Rotorua

Alan

₹6,470

₹7,441 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

A buffet area with various food options, including salads, fruits, and seafood.

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

11. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Wei

₹8,456

₹9,724 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

12. Accolade Motel

Victoria

clara

₹4,720

₹5,428 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a bed with a blue accent, and a view through a glass door.

A reception area with a reception desk, a television, a staircase, and a framed informational poster on the wall.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a large door with decorative elements, two sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase in the background.

A room with a large wooden door, a brown sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.

13. Park Central Rotorua

Glenholme

Charmaine

₹5,063

₹5,823 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in coffee station, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table with chairs, a patterned armchair, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by a covered patio area with a grill and a view of a row of houses.

14. Lake Rotorua Hotel

Koutu

Terrianne

₹4,346

₹4,998 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

A spa area with a hot tub, seating, and plants.

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 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.

15. Fenton Court Motel

Glenholme

Pumi

₹6,280

₹7,222 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

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

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

16. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme

Garrett

₹7,373

₹8,480 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a fan, and a window.

A wooden-paneled bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink with toiletries.

A residential area with multiple houses, a large building with a blue roof, and a parking lot.

17. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Rotorua

Maia and Sheryl

₹5,223

₹6,007 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, a TV, artwork on the wall, and a view of the street through the glass door.

A Birchwood Spa Motel with a sign indicating a vacancy.

A two-story house with a covered patio, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

18. Birchwood Spa Motel

Whakarewarewa

Kasim

₹4,781

₹5,498 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

19. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Glenholme

Damian

₹6,975

₹8,112 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

A multi-story building with balconies, a green vertical sign, and a paved courtyard with scattered leaves.

A two-story hotel with a balcony on the upper floor, a reception desk, and a small outdoor seating area.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door.

20. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

Tamara

₹4,906

₹5,698 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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Stay near popular Lake Tarawera attractions

Buried Village

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Entombed by the eruption of a brutal volcano, this historic village has been perfectly preserved for more than 100 years.

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Volcanic peaks create a dramatic backdrop for fishing, kayaking, and swimming in Lake Tarawera's crystal-clear waters. Hike to Hot Water Beach where thermal springs bubble up through the sand, or book a guided tour to nearby Buried Village of Te Wairoa.

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A coastal landscape with a large body of water, dense green vegetation, and a mountain range in the background.

Top Lake Tarawera Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Central location and plenty of parking. Large and modern rooms, staff very friendly and helpful throughout. Air conditioning / heating a little noisy at times. Overall a good base for a few days exploring the area."

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"It had a great little private hot tub to yourself it was pretty cool."

Arawa Park Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good value for money. Hotel is a bit dated, but otherwise the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. Not a bad location as well."

Newina Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Hot tube was outstanding after a long day of tramping"

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Marcie was so good and relatable. We were up-graded and room was clean and well appointed with a spar which we used. Parking was just below our room. Would stay here again.. recommend 280 284"

Quest Rotorua Central

8/10 Good

"The apartment unit was spacious very clean and comfortable for our week stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly, very good customer service."

ibis Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great room, perfect for what I needed. Slightly unfortunate that the water didn't work initially, but the team were swift at rectifying. Great location also"

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

8/10 Good

"great staff very helpful"

More cheap stays in Lake Tarawera

Lake Rotorua Hotel

131 Lake Road Rotorua

₹4,346

₹4,998 total

11 Sept - 12 Sept

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (973 reviews)

Accolade Motel

30 Victoria St Rotorua Bay of Plenty

₹4,720

₹5,428 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Aurora City Suites Motel

107 Malfroy Road, Victoria Rotorua

₹5,181

₹6,008 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)

Kowhai motel

1232 Ranolf St Rotorua Bay of Plenty

₹6,239

₹7,175 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (62 reviews)

Fenton Court Motel

305-307 Fenton St Rotorua

₹6,280

₹7,222 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (413 reviews)

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

280-286 Fenton St Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region

₹7,373

₹8,480 total

23 Sept - 24 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9.8/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Lake Tarawera?

Located 8 mi (12.8 km) from the heart of Lake Tarawera, Prince's Gate Hotel is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Other good options for your stay in the area are Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Rydges Rotorua. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Lake Tarawera.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Lake Tarawera.

What's the best luxury place to stay in Lake Tarawera?

Solitaire Lodge is a luxury lodge with private balconies and a terrace, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Lake Tarawera.

What's the best boutique hotel in Lake Tarawera?

Solitaire Lodge is a favourite lodge with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 9 guestrooms, free parking and private balconies. See all boutique hotels in Lake Tarawera.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Lake Tarawera?

Prince's Gate Hotel: Features 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool and 2 restaurants. Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Rydges Rotorua are a couple of other choices with an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Lake Tarawera.

How is it to stay in Lake Tarawera?

Visitors can enjoy all that Lake Tarawera has to offer, including the parks and restaurants. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its relaxing setting. In Lake Tarawera, there are 32 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Lake Tarawera.

What should I see while I'm in Lake Tarawera?

A couple of favourite places to visit are Lake Tarawera and Buried Village. You'll also find Lake Tikitapu and Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Lake Tarawera guide.

What's the seasonal weather in Lake Tarawera?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 9°C. Average annual precipitation for Lake Tarawera is 1660 mm.

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Our top choices for Lake Tarawera hotels

1. Solitaire Lodge

2. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

3. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4. VR Rotorua Lake Resort

5. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

6. Central Stay Hinemaru

7. Astray Motel

8. Apex on Fenton

9. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

10. ibis Rotorua

11. Rydges Rotorua

12. Accolade Motel

13. Park Central Rotorua

14. Lake Rotorua Hotel

15. Fenton Court Motel

16. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

17. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

18. Birchwood Spa Motel

19. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

20. Greenview Motel

Stay near popular Lake Tarawera attractions

Buried Village

Learn more about Lake Tarawera

Top Lake Tarawera Hotel Reviews

Pullman Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Arawa Park Hotel

Newina Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Quest Rotorua Central

ibis Rotorua

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

More cheap stays in Lake Tarawera

Lake Rotorua Hotel

Accolade Motel

Aurora City Suites Motel

Kowhai motel

Fenton Court Motel

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

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