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Our top choices for Inner City hotels

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1. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
4.5 star property
Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room. Great for family travel."
Australia
Stephanie
The price is AED 438
AED 503 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

2. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
Inner City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. Extremely helpful staff. Very centrally located in Rotorua CBD"
Australia
Umang
The price is AED 323
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

3. Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central
4.0 star property
Inner City
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,121 reviews)
"Very clean. Comfortable bed. Central location"
United Kingdom
Hilary
The price is AED 470
AED 542 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quest Rotorua Central
A festive dinner setting with a fireplace, decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a table set with plates of food, wine glasses, and cutlery.

4. Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"The property was lovely. We enjoyed the location and the thermal pools on-site were a plus"
Australia
Hine
The price is AED 448
AED 515 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Prince's Gate Hotel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

5. Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua
5.0 star property
Inner City
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (553 reviews)
"Rooms were great shower and toilet unusual. Staff were so helpful restaurant facilities were very good menu was perfect. Close to everything really enjoyed the experience"
Australia
Julie
The price is AED 529
AED 608 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Pullman Rotorua
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

6. 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 AED 412
AED 474 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Lake Lodge Motel
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 AED 349
AED 404 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Aura Accommodation
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a pool, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

8. 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 AED 529
AED 622 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Regent of Rotorua
A swimming pool with a metal handrail in the foreground.

9. Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel
3.5 star property
Inner City
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (669 reviews)
"Staff were very accommodating.dati g to our needs and facilities were excellent"
Australia
Paul
The price is AED 195
AED 230 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Ambassador Thermal Motel
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.

10. 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 AED 505
AED 581 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Central Apartments Rotorua
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of trees.

11. 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, (147 reviews)
"Great stay thanks"
Australia
Robert
The price is AED 145
AED 170 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a small table, and a potted plant.

12. Kowhai motel

Kowhai motel
2.0 star property
Inner City
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (62 reviews)
"Incredible place to stay."
Australia
Victoria
The price is AED 254
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Kowhai motel
A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

13. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
1.0 star property
Inner City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (24 reviews)
"Was a nice quick stay."
Australia
Dallas
The price is AED 102
AED 119 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua
A covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a railing, and a view of trees and buildings in the background.

14. 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 AED 195
AED 225 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Astray Motel
A spacious room with large windows, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

15. 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 AED 142
AED 165 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Haka House Rotorua
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

16. 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 AED 183
AED 210 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Kiwi As Guest House
A hotel room with a bed, a small table, a grill, and a view of the outside.

17. 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 AED 182
AED 209 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua
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 AED 429
AED 493 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 AED 168
AED 193 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay Hostel Rotorua
A modern building with a restaurant named "ibis Restaurant" and outdoor seating.

20. ibis Rotorua

ibis Rotorua
3.5 star property
0.5 km from Inner City
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location close to the hospital"
Australia
Lynda
The price is AED 258
AED 297 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ibis 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 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
24 reviews
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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 with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
4.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,001 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
1,003 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a central staircase, large windows, and a flat roof.
Central Apartments Rotorua
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
4 reviews
View

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

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

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 Inner City Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Unique and historic hotel. Full of charm. Great staff, amazing rooms."
Angela 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Prince's Gate Hotel

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.