Inner City Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Inner City
Prince's Gate Hotel
Cool quirky rooms. Very freindly staff
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Pullman Rotorua
Large well located hotel. Pleasant staff.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Excelent
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Great stagf nice rooms
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Quest Rotorua Central
We loved our king studio room. Especially the washer and dryer. The bed was very comfortable and we appreciated the milk in the fridge for morning coffee. It is a very central location with groceries and restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
Yes, very good, would have been excellent with a elevator as my mother inlaw had be very cautious going up and down
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Inner City
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
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.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Koutu
While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.
Inner City Travel Guide
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Kuirau Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Government Gardens
- Agrodome
- Rotorua Hospital
