Whakarewarewa Travel Guide

Rotorua

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
A geothermal hot spring surrounded by rocky terrain and lush greenery, with a large building in the background.
A red church with a white roof, surrounded by greenery and a small pond.
A geothermal area with hot springs, a lake, and a forested hillside.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Stay near popular Whakarewarewa attractions

A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

9.6/10 (1,251 reviews)
Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.
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Top hotels in Whakarewarewa

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ₹9,751 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
₹9,751
₹11,214 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,193 reviews)
"A great place to stay. Helpful and accomodaring staff. Very good restaurant with very good food."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

4 out of 5
16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ₹7,947 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
₹7,947
₹9,139 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
"We liked it a lot ! We needed assistance and the very helpful and fast person that welcomed us at the reception made sure everything was ok with our room and all good to go. Very Nice pool, private outdoor bath, You get a lot !! Good value. Thanks xx"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ₹7,072 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
₹7,072
₹8,166 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori ...
7.6/10 Good! (75 reviews)
"Extremely disappointing customer service. I would never stay here again. After driving for several hours, I arrived exhausted. The male receptionist was cold, unfriendly and unwelcoming. He handled my ID rudely, almost forgot to return it, and didn't even say thank you. His attitude made me extremely ..."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel

3 out of 5
6 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ₹5,389 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
₹5,389
₹6,197 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Whakarewarewa: The Living ...
Birchwood Spa Motel
Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel

3 out of 5
418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is ₹4,799 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
₹4,799
₹5,541 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Rotorua Golf Club are located nearby.
Greenview Motel
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is ₹13,314 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
₹13,314
₹15,311 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"My wife and I stayed at the Millennium Hotel for two nights. Would we stay here again knowing what we know? No. Would we recommend to a friend ? No. While the hotel itself was fine, the customer service was horrendous. After checking into our room, the WI-FI in our room went down. It stayed down ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with a central tower and multiple smaller towers, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and benches.
Photo by Phil Ostroff
Open Photo by Phil Ostroff

Inner City

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

A yellow boat with passengers on a lake surrounded by greenery.

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A field of white daisies with yellow centers.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond

Owhata

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

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.

A grassy hill with transparent spheres, wooden fences, and a clear sky.

Ngongotaha

Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.

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