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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

Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,182 reviews)
"Nice pool Good breakfast options"
Australia
Daisy
The price is NT$3,286
NT$3,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Rydges Rotorua
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (641 reviews)
"Great stay, good staff"
Australia
Kane
The price is NT$2,196
NT$2,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

3. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (70 reviews)
"I was very happy with my stay. Great service and clean room. I will definitely recommend."
Australia
Preesha
The price is NT$2,144
NT$2,465 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (375 reviews)
"Good stay 👍 very affordable"
Australia
Kasim
The price is NT$2,037
NT$2,343 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Birchwood Spa Motel
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
Whakarewarewa
6.0 out of 10, (362 reviews)
"Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again "
Australia
Tamara
The price is NT$1,978
NT$2,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Greenview Motel
A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Regal Palms Resort
5.0 star property
Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Room is clean, staff are good, but far from restaurants area!"
Australia
Naoko
The price is NT$4,054
NT$4,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Regal Palms Resort
A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

7. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (733 reviews)
"Clean room, great views over Rotorua. Just a short stay but we enjoyed it."
Australia
Leah
The price is NT$2,899
NT$3,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre
A hotel with multiple floors, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

8. New Castle Motor Lodge

New Castle Motor Lodge
3.0 star property
Fenton Park, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (517 reviews)
"Great place , very accessible. Friendly staff great motel."
Australia
Danielle
The price is NT$2,272
NT$2,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
New Castle Motor Lodge

9. Avero

Avero
3.5 star property
Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Terrific staff; lovely clean renovated rooms"
Canada
Thalia
The price is NT$3,910
NT$4,496 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Avero
A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

10. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Good value"
Australia
Damian
The price is NT$2,721
NT$3,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa
A modern hotel room with two beds, large windows, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.

11. Wylie Court

Wylie Court
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (592 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean room with all the amenities."
Australia
Mohammed
The price is NT$3,322
NT$3,820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Wylie Court
A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

12. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
2.0 star property
Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"Best place to stay has everything we need and is clean"
Australia
Che
The price is NT$2,594
NT$2,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua
A couple in a hot tub at night with a building in the background.

13. Copthorne Hotel Rotorua

Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
Glenholme, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"I liked how the staff were welcoming & kind. The rooms were clean and tidy, the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay thank you. Nothing bad to say about the hotel."
Australia
Te Rangiataahua
The price is NT$2,962
NT$3,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

14. Capri on Fenton

Capri on Fenton
3.5 star property
Glenholme, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (531 reviews)
"Adequate place to spend a night or two."
United States
Dorothy
The price is NT$3,447
NT$3,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Capri on Fenton
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

15. Apex on Fenton

Apex on Fenton
2.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (95 reviews)
"good for 1 night stays, recommend"
Australia
Tyler
The price is NT$2,003
NT$2,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Apex on Fenton
A wooden room with a large bathtub, a shelf with towels, a bottle of wine, and glasses on a tray.

16. Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel

Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
4.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1 km from Whakarewarewa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (456 reviews)
"Was good clean tidy room and cheap rate per night"
Australia
Ani
The price is NT$1,865
NT$2,144 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Rotorua Coachman SPA Motel
A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, two wicker chairs, and a small table.

17. Fenton Court Motel

Fenton Court Motel
2.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (413 reviews)
"Great staying here all the time"
Australia
Pumi
The price is NT$2,344
NT$2,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Fenton Court Motel
A two-story building with a prominent entrance and large windows.

18. Devonwood Motel

Devonwood Motel
3.0 star property
Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (346 reviews)
"great place to stay, friendly staff, great location and it was really clean. I definitely would stay here again, highly recommend"
Australia
Mark
The price is NT$2,533
NT$2,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Devonwood Motel
A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.

19. Kings On Peace

Kings On Peace
4.0 star property
Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (258 reviews)
"Nice quiet neighborhood."
United States
David
The price is NT$4,926
NT$5,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Kings On Peace
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

20. Thermal Oak Motel

Thermal Oak Motel
3.5 star property
Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (211 reviews)
"Great stay, friendly staff and very clean"
Australia
Riana
The price is NT$2,888
NT$3,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Thermal Oak Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
641 reviews
View
A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.
Rydges Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,182 reviews
View
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
4.0 star property
7.8
Good
70 reviews
View
A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.
Birchwood Spa Motel
3.0 star property
7.8
Good
375 reviews
View
A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.
Greenview Motel
3.0 star property
6.0
362 reviews
View

Where to stay in Whakarewarewa

Find the best Whakarewarewa areas and neighborhoods 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

While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Rotorua Central Mall and Eat Street.

A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.

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

Owhata

While Owhata isn't home to many top sights, Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa are some notable places to visit nearby.

Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

While Lynmore might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa.

Top Whakarewarewa Hotel Reviews

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good
"Room had everything needed and was clean. Great location and very quiet at night."
Caryn 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Whakarewarewa?
Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighborhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Be sure to check out Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua.
How many hotels will I find in Whakarewarewa?
When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Whakarewarewa.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Whakarewarewa, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Whakarewarewa?
For more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Whakarewarewa, head over to our customer service page.
What is there to do in this Rotorua neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu, and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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.