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Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, hotel in Rotorua

Located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, this luxury hotel is just a 3-minute drive from Rotorua Airport. A free chauffeur is available and there is an outdoor swimming pool.

7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
3,842 reviews
Price from$112.86per night
Ramada Resort By Wyndham Rotorua Marama, hotel in Rotorua

Located just 20 minutes outside Rotorua city center, Ramada Resort by Wyndham Rotorua Marama is located on the edge of Lake Rotorua and the Ohau Channel.

8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
881 reviews
Price from$161.40per night
VR Rotorua Lake Resort, hotel in Rotorua

VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,981 reviews
Price from$68.85per night
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, hotel in Rotorua

Centrally located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features a restaurant, a fitness center, a geothermal spa and hot pools.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
3,612 reviews
Price from$125.40per night
Millennium Hotel Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly located next to mystical Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa and offers rooms facing Lake Rotorua, the city or the hotel's garden courtyard.

7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
2,553 reviews
Price from$114per night
Wylie Court Motor Lodge, hotel in Rotorua

Set in spacious park-like surroundings, Wylie Court Motor Lodge features a heated swimming pool. All accommodations includes free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
839 reviews
Price from$182.40per night
Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, hotel in Rotorua

The Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel features a heated outdoor pool, indoor mineral pool, restaurant and unlimited free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy.

8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
685 reviews
Price from$132.60per night
Pullman Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Located in Rotorua, 3 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Pullman Rotorua has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
2,852 reviews
Price from$150.60per night
Kings On Peace, hotel in Rotorua

Located in Rotorua, within 1.9 miles of Rotorua International Stadium and 7.3 miles of Paradise Valley Springs, Kings On Peace provides accommodations with free bikes and free WiFi throughout the...

9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
546 reviews
Price from$177per night
Prince's Gate Hotel, hotel in Rotorua

The Princes Gate is a historical, boutique-style hotel in the center of Rotorua. This classical 4-star hotel is opposite the Polynesian Spa and the famous Government Gardens.

7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,779 reviews
Price from$114per night
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Rotorua's best hotels with breakfast

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua
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    The Distinction Hotel in Rotorua is only 1640 feet from to the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This 4-star hotel offers 3 restaurants, a bar, heated spa pools and a fitness center.

    Property felt very boring and dark walk ways no vibe

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews
  • Prince's Gate Hotel
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    The Princes Gate is a historical, boutique-style hotel in the center of Rotorua. This classical 4-star hotel is opposite the Polynesian Spa and the famous Government Gardens.

    Friendly and efficient staff. Clean and comfortable.

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,779 reviews
  • VR Rotorua Lake Resort
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    VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog.

    The location and exterior building. Very picturesque

    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,981 reviews
  • Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
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    Located next to Rotorua's Arawa Racecourse, Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT features panoramic views across the racecourse and the city.

    The room was very spacious and the kids loved the jacuzzi.

    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,857 reviews
  • Millennium Hotel Rotorua
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    Millennium Hotel Rotorua is perfectly located next to mystical Lake Rotorua and the Polynesian Spa and offers rooms facing Lake Rotorua, the city or the hotel's garden courtyard.

    House keeping & maintenance staff were top notch

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,553 reviews
  • Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
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    Located on the shores of Lake Rotoura, the 4 star Sudima Lake Rotorua is adjacent to the famous Polynesian spa.

    Location was great, central and close to everything.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,442 reviews
  • Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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    Centrally located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features a restaurant, a fitness center, a geothermal spa and hot pools.

    Practical and great amenities. Excellent location.

    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,612 reviews
  • Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
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    Copthorne Hotel Rotorua is located midway between central Rotorua and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout.

    The room was clean and comfortable. The location was good.

    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 866 reviews

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A Volcanic Land of Wonders

Rotorua is living proof of the magnificent, and sometimes mind-boggling, might of nature. Smoking hot springs, bubbling mud pools and fast-spouting geysers give the surrounding landscape an almost other-worldly feel.

This New Zealand city sits in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the world’s newest geothermal hotspot. It was created after the 1886 eruption that covered Te Wairoa Buried Village, between 2 of many lakes gracing this fertile terrain. By Lake Rotorua’s shores is the luxurious Polynesian Spa with its thermal pools. Just behind in Government Gardens are the city’s best cultural offerings: the Arts Village, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Museum, in an elegant former bath house.

Native animals roam in Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park below Mount Ngongotaha, accessible via the Skyline cable car. The views while ascending make it obvious why this is called the Bay of Plenty. Tikitere Thermal Park on the opposite side of the lake is known as Hell’s Gate, but as long as you can ignore the sulphuric smell, the spas are simply heavenly.

More springs are in Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, whose surrounding forest is popular for mountain biking, and Wai-O-Tapu where the Champagne Pool is a striking mix of green and orange. 

Booking.com’s accommodation range is as diverse as the scenery, encompassing luxury hotels, cheap hostels and motels near Rotorua Airport.

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  • 15 points of interest
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What Guests Said About Rotorua:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    I just enjoyed the town and the attractions I came to see.

    I just enjoyed the town and the attractions I came to see. The townspeople were friendly, as were shop assistants. The people who were employed at the attractions went above and beyond to entertain us, educate us, teach us of their culture. They were all very proud of their heredity. Thoroughly enjoyable 😉
    F
    Fuller
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Rotorua is an incredible destination with a wide range of...

    Rotorua is an incredible destination with a wide range of activities available. There's many wonderful scenic places that can be visited for free, such as Kuirau Park with its geothermal features at the lake end of the park, or if you prefer, take a stroll through the Redwood Forest. The Government Gardens are a very popular scenic spot and if you carry on down the road on the left you will find access to a lakeside geothermal area. I've not even mentioned the many beautiful lakes that Rotorua is famous for or the many excellent 'manmade' paid activities but there really is something for everyone. It's also a fabulous area for cycling, especially so if you enjoy mountain biking. There's plenty of dining options though my favourite for many years has been The Fat Dog Cafe and Bar which offers great coffee and a wonderful food selection.
    Steve
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    The Sky Gondola, Polynesian Spa, Redwood Treewalk were all...

    The Sky Gondola, Polynesian Spa, Redwood Treewalk were all great and I would recommend them to anyone. For the gondola and treewalk I would recommend getting there early. Plenty of free things to do. Kuirau Park has free hot foot baths. The lakefront park and boardwalk are amazing. Don’t miss the Kuirau Park flea market and the night market. The public buses go to a lot of the tourist spots - very convenient.
    Sian
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    We only stayed in Rotorua for one night, as we came in from...

    We only stayed in Rotorua for one night, as we came in from Rotorua airport before moving on to Taupo for 4 nights. For future travellers considering these two towns, I would recommend staying in Rotorua for at least two nights and less time in Taupo; with a car it's easy enough from both to get wherever you want to go on the island, but there's actually a lot in Rotorua we would have liked to do. We went to Mitai Maori for the dinner + show and cannot recommend it enough; it was so interesting and well-put together as an cultural experience. Also, we went to the 'Secret Spot' Hot Tubs just outside Rotorua; also a must if you want a relaxing day out! Would have liked to visit one of the spas as they looked amazing, but next time! If I could describe Rotorua in one word it would be : quiet. I guess we were there at the end of high season, so hard to say if it would have been different at another time, but man... there was nothing going on (in a good way!) walking around town and around the lake you just feel so peaceful... so definitely a place to go if you are looking to disconnect and relax a bit!
    MEAGHAN
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    This is a strange but interesting place.

    This is a strange but interesting place. The geothermal activity is all around, the parks and even gardens have hot water and steam radiant g from the earth below. Asthmatics be aware, the toxic gas is never ending. We visit hobbiton and the volcanic valley. Both were excellent. Worth doing the boar ride at the valley. The Tamarki Māori village experience was very disappointing. We expected a traditional cook out , it was basically a none traditional school dinner like meal. Scotch eggs and curried chicken is not trditional!
    Deborah
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Absolutely loved Rotorua.

    Absolutely loved Rotorua. First night we arrived, we ate at White Tiger Restaurant and Bar, for all you can eat, it was absolutely delicious, fast service and the staff were awesome and accomodating. Attended the 8:40pm session at for The Redwoods Night Walk (Highly recommended booking FastPass Tickets online to skip the 45 minute wait, saved us a lot of time.). Was an awesome experience and absolutely beautiful. Next day we began with the Lake Rotomahana boat cruise, (Highly recommend booking the first session to avoid a busy boat as we did, we had boat to ourselves other than 2 others on the boat, so plenty of space to move around, whereas next session was completely full.). Awesome experience, learnt a lot also and it was so beautiful. Next we did the Gondola and Luge, bought a 5 ride pass, was a perfect way to use the day, unfortunately 2 tracks were closed, but we still an amazing experience, will definitely be doing again. Had a bunch of photos printed, I feel the photos are expensive just to have sent to your email though, my only down of the Gondola/Luge experience. Finished the night off at Mini Golf Rotorua with Rabbits, which was also awesome, (Recommend to do at night too, with the night lights, was quite pretty.). The bunnies were super cute, and so, so, soft. We then finished our holiday in Taupo the following day, swimming in the lake and lunch.
    Anahera
    New Zealand

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Rotorua

  • From $102.60 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,981 reviews
    I had a wonderful time at VR Rotorua Lake Resort. The hotel is located on the shores of the beautiful Lake Rotoiti, which offers stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a private balcony overlooking the lake. I loved the deep bath, the luxury amenities. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the restaurant served delicious food with a variety of options. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for scenic and comfortable accommodation in Rotorua.
    tharindu
    New Zealand
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,218 reviews
    The full kitchen facilities were great. We used the BBQ outside also. The pool was well used by the kids, great to have it in full view of the room. The location was fantastic. Handy to everything...eat street, shops, amazing local park/playground - and of course with driving to local attractions. I would definitely stay here with my family again and highly recommend to anyone I know travelling to Rotorua. And the staff were SO friendly and lovely.
    Jenny
    New Zealand
  • From $155.40 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,492 reviews
    Location wise very good, Maori village is already there so convient to walk from hotel and near to city. Your dinner and breakfast was the best in rotorua hotel. My kids loved your meal so much. My kids kept talking about the stay at your hotel already made you a high quality accommodation. I'll choose your hotel again on my next visit to rotorua. Thank you so much
    J
    JUHYUN
    New Zealand
  • From $354 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 64 reviews
    Such a big house, lots of space for the family to spread out and have their own space….important after sharing rooms in hotels before this stop on our holiday. It was close to everything. The host made check in seamless. The little things like heaps of dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent helped out too! The kitschy decor was adorable and the kids loved it!
    Melissa
    Australia
  • From $188.40 per night
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,052 reviews
    Great family getaway destination in Rotorua (although the facility is quite aged, there is very nice outdoor heated swimming pool for children to play). We stayed across two executive suite rooms the rooms were clean and cosy. Very friendly staffs especially Aditya’s assistance was noticeable.
    Sean
    New Zealand
  • From $179.40 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 982 reviews
    Great facilities around the resort and activities for kids; free mini-golf, pool, tennis and table tennis. 5 mins drive to downtown, Redwoods, supermarket - a great base to explore Rotorua. Great space in the luxury one-bed apartment for a family of 4 (two young children). Very attentive staff.
    David
    Japan
  • From $114 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 866 reviews
    The staff are amazing. The property is getting a bit tired. They charge the appropriate rate so did not expect a 5 star hotel. But the lovey staff made it a great stay. If you want a nice clean hotel with warm and welcoming staff then the best place to stay in Rotorua is the Copthorne.
    Suzanne
    New Zealand
  • From $143.40 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,065 reviews
    Great location right in the center of downtown Rotorua and a very nice hotel! Our room was spacious and comfortable with a great bathroom and kitchenette. Nice view as we were on an upper level. The staff were very helpful with questions and assisting with parking.
    Rebecca
    United States of America
  • From $143.40 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,065 reviews
    I have stayed in a few motels/hotels over the years and this easily ticked most of the boxes. Good movie selection, loved the thick curtains that totally lid the light when i wanted the room dark for an afternoon nap, Quiet. Central for everything.
    Paki
    New Zealand
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 36 reviews
    It was very spacious, clean and had all that we required - a lot more freedom compared to a motel or hotel. Check in and out were easy. Located opposite a reserve and only 5-10 minutes drive from central Rotorua. Hoping to book there again.
    Alan
    New Zealand
  • From $107.40 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,785 reviews
    having our own private courtyard with the spa outside the room doors, was more then enough space and beds for my lil family… receptionist / hotel staff / seemed like management was very welcoming and helped us with out any problems!
    Anori
    New Zealand
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 881 reviews
    It is a beautiful, peaceful, quiet location with all the relaxing amenities after a long drive. It was a little outside the city but perfect for our requirements. Far more cheaper compared to other hotels or motels in town.
    Pankaj Kumar
    New Zealand
  • From $132 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 314 reviews
    Everything at the property was just as it should be. Didnt feel like was living in a motel felt more like home. Enjoyed the stay and the location was perfect from other places around Rotorua. Will definitely visit again.
    Adwait
    New Zealand
  • From $120 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,779 reviews
    My husband left his charger in the room. I tried to inform the hotel and told them if they can set it aside when we come back from our trip outside rotorua. And they found it and got it after few days.
    Gerlisa
    New Zealand
  • From $133.73 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 542 reviews
    The family that owns the motel is very kind, the space has what you need and is clean and updated, and it's very near to the geothermic public park.
    Angela
    United Arab Emirates
  • From $93 per night
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 43 reviews
    Not much. Rented for emergency housing. Sad to see these older motels/hotels so dated and run down. The golden mile no longer.
    J
    Jennifer
    New Zealand
  • From $75.90 per night
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 815 reviews
    Good budget hotel. Great location for my conference. It was clean, lots of space. Very basic room.
    Donna
    New Zealand
  • From $167.40 per night
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,857 reviews
    great staff, seemed to be one of the nicest hotels in Rotorua.
    Lisa
    United States of America
  • From $122.40 per night
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,012 reviews
    Nice hotel, clean, comfortable bed
    SILVANA
    Chile
  • From $170.85 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 397 reviews
    The hotel is new
    Angela Mariani
    Indonesia

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