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

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 room with a view of a lake and mountains, furnished with two sofas and a table with a bowl of fruit and a book.

1. Solitaire Lodge

Lake Tarawera

Ron

₹125,305

₹144,484 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A two-story building with a parking area, a small adjacent structure, and a wooden fence.

2. Central Stay Hinemaru

Rotorua

₹5,531

₹6,423 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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 compact kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the windows.

3. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Lake Okareka

renee

₹5,290

₹6,084 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

4. Accolade Motel

Victoria

clara

₹4,533

₹5,256 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 hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

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

5. Apex on Fenton

Glenholme

Tyler

₹5,175

₹5,976 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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

6. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Springfield

Annamaria

₹4,265

₹4,967 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

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

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

Two armchairs facing a fireplace with bookshelves and a chandelier in the background.

7. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City

Barbara

₹6,868

₹7,898 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

8. Park Central Rotorua

Glenholme

Charmaine

₹4,718

₹5,425 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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.

A small, well-organized office space with a desk, a clock, and various informational posters and books.

9. Astray Motel

Inner City

Heather

₹4,884

₹5,616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

10. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

Rotorua

Maia and Sheryl

₹5,928

₹6,818 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 white building with a green roof and a tower, surrounded by palm trees and a road.

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

11. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

Tamara

₹4,972

₹5,782 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave and sink, a gray sofa with cushions, and a dining table with orange chairs.

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.

12. Aurora City Suites Motel

Victoria

Shu Sin

₹5,630

₹6,475 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a view of a balcony with chairs.

A hotel with a reception area, multiple floors, and a covered outdoor area with steps.

A white door with a geometric patterned glass panel.

13. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Glenholme

Ani

₹4,884

₹5,616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, green brick walls, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A building with a brick facade, a staircase, and a planter with green foliage.

A hallway with white walls, a red abstract painting, and potted plants.

A multi-story building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a balcony.

14. Kuirau Park Motor Lodge

Rotorua

Nikita

₹4,617

₹5,310 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 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.

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

15. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Wei

₹8,814

₹10,136 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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.

16. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme

Garrett

₹7,532

₹8,662 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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.

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

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

17. Fenton Court Motel

Glenholme

Pumi

₹6,038

₹6,944 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Midway Motel Rotorua

Glenholme

Billie-Jo

₹4,981

₹7,788 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 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 reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

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

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

19. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Glenholme

Damian

₹7,065

₹8,204 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 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 spacious lobby with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a reception desk, a seating area, and a view of the outside.

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

20. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Varun

₹7,531

₹8,661 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 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

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Great comfortable room with a great view, super helpful and friendly staff, had a great stay!"

Marsden Stay Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very basic, for the price you can’t complain, A coat hanger would be good just too hang your coats up etc. The room coffee and tea making gear but no milk or fridge so black it is… The staff/reception lady was very helpful. We mixed up our arrival day and she managed to book us into another room for the night with no extra charge.. we booked through Expedia.. Would I stay again….. probably. The place was very close to the redwoods treetop walk which was handy and also close to some restaurants etc."

Arawa Park Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"All great"

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and friendly staff"

Regal Palms Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay. Great staff. Very helpful, friendly and approachable"

Newina Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious room, helpful staff, comfy bed!"

All Seasons Holiday Park

10/10 Excellent

"Good spa swimming pool"

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Basic but always clean and safe and my destination to stay here when I’m in Rotorua only build would be would be great if they upgraded the televisions to be able to get Netflix on"

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Last minute booking, easy quick, friendly staff, stress free, rooms clean tidy definitely recommend"

More cheap stays in Lake Tarawera

Accolade Motel

30 Victoria St Rotorua Bay of Plenty

₹4,533

₹5,256 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Apex on Fenton

325 Fenton St Rotorua Bay of Plenty

₹5,175

₹5,976 total

14 Sept - 15 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Lake Rotorua Hotel

131 Lake Road Rotorua

₹5,920

₹6,807 total

29 Aug - 30 Aug

includes taxes & fees

7.6/10 Good! (971 reviews)

Midway Motel Rotorua

293 Fenton St Rotorua Bay of Plenty

₹4,981

₹7,788 total

17 Sept - 18 Sept

includes taxes & fees

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

280-286 Fenton St Rotorua Bay of Plenty Region

₹7,532

₹8,662 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

67-69 Whittaker Road Rotorua

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Frequently asked questions

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

Located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the heart of Lake Tarawera, Rydges Rotorua 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 JetPark Hotel 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?

Rydges Rotorua: Features complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, an outdoor pool and free self parking. Millennium Hotel Rotorua and Prince's Gate Hotel 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 Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village 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. Central Stay Hinemaru

3. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

4. Accolade Motel

5. Apex on Fenton

6. Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

7. Prince's Gate Hotel

8. Park Central Rotorua

9. Astray Motel

10. Smoke Lake Hot Springs Lodge & Camp

11. Greenview Motel

12. Aurora City Suites Motel

13. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

14. Kuirau Park Motor Lodge

15. Rydges Rotorua

16. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

17. Fenton Court Motel

18. Midway Motel Rotorua

19. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

20. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Stay near popular Lake Tarawera attractions

Buried Village

Learn more about Lake Tarawera

Top Lake Tarawera Hotel Reviews

Rydges Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

Arawa Park Hotel

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Regal Palms Resort

Newina Rotorua

All Seasons Holiday Park

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

More cheap stays in Lake Tarawera

Accolade Motel

Apex on Fenton

Lake Rotorua Hotel

Midway Motel Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park

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