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Our top choices for Inner City hotels

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

1. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is NT$2,882
NT$3,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

2. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,122 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is NT$4,379
NT$5,036 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Quest Rotorua Central
Indoor/outdoor pool

3. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and friendly staff"
Australia
Rakesh
The price is NT$3,235
NT$3,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

4. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (554 reviews)
"Really nice hotel clean and in the center of downtown, you have may restaurants walking distance, the staff was really nice, yo also have kiwi park at walking distance and government gardens also, restaurant was really good and breakfast is great, I 100% recommend this place"
United States
rodolfo
The price is NT$5,239
NT$6,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Pullman Rotorua
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

5. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place, clean, great location"
Australia
Rodney
The price is NT$3,801
NT$4,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Prince's Gate Hotel
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

6. Regent of Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"It’s like a semi-upscale roadside motel. Very strange."
United States
Dianne
The price is NT$5,465
NT$6,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Regent of Rotorua
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. Aura Accommodation

Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (359 reviews)
"The stay was perfect for a night in Rotorua, the location is convenient and everything is within walking distance"
United States
Daniel
The price is NT$3,512
NT$4,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Aura Accommodation
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

8. Central Apartments Rotorua

Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
Inner City
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great accommodation, exactly as advertised and super central to restaurants/ eat street etc, public thermal park across the road( free entry). If I had to anything negative, would be the parking a bit tight but manageable, will happily stay again if bookings are available."
New Zealand
Tane
The price is NT$5,112
NT$5,879 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Central Apartments Rotorua
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

9. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (148 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were amazing- so helpful and really good with my young boys. The pool was amazing…couldn’t get my boys out!! Would definitely recommend to others :-)"
Australia
Amanda
The price is NT$1,512
NT$1,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

10. Lake Lodge Motel

Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"We fully enjoyed the lodge! Amenities are from New Zealand, kitchen facilities are perfectly equipped and the location is of course perfect to walk around the city, all of which helped us staying entertained and enjoying local foods :) You may be better to bring large garbage bags and cooking oil if you’re a cooking traveler! Other than that, almost anything you would think of is there :))"
Japan
Yuri
The price is NT$3,663
NT$4,212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Lake Lodge Motel
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

11. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (670 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating.dati g to our needs and facilities were excellent"
Australia
Paul
The price is NT$1,974
NT$2,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

12. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (25 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is NT$1,111
NT$1,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

13. Haka House Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"Nice place to stay in the middle central Rotorua. Walking distance to a lot of things."
Australia
Michelle
The price is NT$1,354
NT$1,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Haka House Rotorua
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

14. Kowhai motel

Kowhai motel
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (63 reviews)
"Everything was neat & clean, heated pool was awesome and Sulfur room provided private space at no extra cost. Staff at reception ( think his name was Nirotam) was polite and efficient. Property feels tired and parking space was tricky but overall great value for money."
Australia
Rajesh
The price is NT$2,257
NT$2,596 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Kowhai motel
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

15. Astray Motel

Astray Motel
3.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (350 reviews)
"Very handy to eat street, lovely people"
Australia
Heather
The price is NT$1,734
NT$1,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Astray Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

16. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (236 reviews)
"The staff was helpful and the rooms and bathrooms where well kept clean"
Australia
Hailey
The price is NT$1,734
NT$1,994 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

17. Kiwi As Guest House

Kiwi As Guest House
2.0 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (48 reviews)
"nice place to stay"
United States
Grant
The price is NT$1,767
NT$2,032 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Kiwi As Guest House
A wooden door with a vertical panel design, a doormat, and a small window with blinds.

18. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Pukaki Holiday Apartments
3.5 star property
Inner City
7.6 out of 10, Good, (30 reviews)
"Perfect location, central walking distance to everything and very spacious with areas of private space for people to tuck away in if in a bigger group. Comfortable and cozy, will definitely come back to this as a group."
Australia
Andrew
The price is NT$4,125
NT$4,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Pukaki Holiday Apartments
A balcony with a curved roof, outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the street below.

19. Stay Hostel Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (44 reviews)
"good location, clean and quite."
Australia
Abel
The price is NT$1,489
NT$1,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

20. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
0.4 km from Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Very pretty location and close proximity to restaurants and activities"
United States
Irene
The price is NT$3,774
NT$4,340 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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Compare popular hotels in Inner City

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with a hot tub, wooden benches, and a framed picture on the wall.
Aura Accommodation
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
359 reviews
View
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
25 reviews
View
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.
Regent of Rotorua
4.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
942 reviews
View
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.
Lake Lodge Motel
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
128 reviews
View
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.
Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa

Whakarewarewa

The panoramic lake views and luxurious spas are just a few highlights of Whakarewarewa. Make a stop by Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village or Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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

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.

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.

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

10/10 Excellent
"We enjoyed our time here and the central location of the hotel. Breakfast was full of yummy options and the dinner we had at"
Guy 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Frequently asked questions

What is Inner City like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Rotorua's Inner City neighborhood. Be sure to check out Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall as part of your Inner City travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Inner City?
Based on our traveler data, Prince's Gate Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Inner City. This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Polynesian Spa, and it offers 3 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Other good options for your stay in the neighborhood include JetPark Hotel Rotorua and Novotel Rotorua Lakeside.
How many hotels will I find in Inner City?
Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations in Inner City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rotorua area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Inner City, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Inner City.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Inner City?
To access more information about changing or cancelling your trip to Inner City, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What are the top things to see and do in Inner City?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Inner City, consider Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua Central Mall, and Eat Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Tamaki Maori Village and Lakes Performing Arts Centre are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village, and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth a stop.