What's it like in Whakarewarewa?

Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?

Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?

When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and Lake Tikitapu. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.

The Best Hotels in Whakarewarewa, Rotorua - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

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

1. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Wei

₹9,990 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

2. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

Tamara

₹5,786 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

3. Birchwood Spa Motel

Whakarewarewa

Kasim

₹5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

4. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Preesha

₹7,690 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

5. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa

Kane

₹7,800 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Annamaria

₹5,010 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

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

7. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa

Naoko

₹14,212 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

8. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa

Ani

₹5,664 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

9. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Damian

₹6,635 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

10. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Thalia

₹12,359 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

11. New Castle Motor Lodge

Fenton Park, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Danielle

₹6,465 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

12. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Tyler

₹5,679 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

13. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Pumi

₹6,128 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

14. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Leah

₹9,849 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

15. Brylin Motel

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa

Kiri

₹5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A couple in a hot tub at night with a building in the background.

16. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Glenholme, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Te Rangiataahua

₹9,154 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A covered outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, wooden deck, and a sliding glass door leading to a room with a wooden floor and a bed.

17. Ashleigh Court Motel

Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa

"The room was immaculate, clean and comfortable for the two of us. Great bathroom very big and spacious. I had to work for a bit, the desk was spacious and the wifi had good coverage. We did not have a spa pool. Staff very friendly and I used the service sign to have our room serviced; came back and the room was spotless, thank you. Will definitely stay again and the rate was very good. Close to supermarket, town and restaurants so good location."

Tina

₹6,997 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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

18. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Garrett

₹8,736 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

19. Wylie Court

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa

Mohammed

₹11,638 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

20. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Dorothy

₹9,885 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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