Rotorua
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Where to stay in Rotorua
Lake Okareka
Travelers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Inner City
While visiting Inner City, you might make a stop by sights like Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.
Ngongotaha
Ngongotaha is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lake Rotorua and Agrodome.
Rydges Rotorua
Clean room and comfortable bed and pillows. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 January 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Very friendly and helpful staff room is nice and comfortable.
Reviewed on 23 January 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
This is a good place to stay in Rotorua! Rooms are clean, and comfortable! Staff is friendly! Nice option having a bar on site.
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
The room was big and well laid out
Reviewed on 21 January 2026
Ripple Rotorua
Friendly and helpful staff, nice clean rooms and facilities
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Kings On Peace
Staff are amazing, accommodation is clean, comfortable and spacious
Reviewed on 25 January 2026
Popular places to visit
Skyline Rotorua
Take the family on an outing to Skyline Rotorua during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Polynesian Spa
Learn about the local history of Rotorua with a stop at Polynesian Spa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Eat Street.
Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Mitai Maori Village
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Rotorua
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Eat Street
- Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village
- Mitai Maori Village
- Tamaki Maori Village
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
- Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
- Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa
- Kuirau Park
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Agrodome
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
- Blue Baths
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Sulphur Point
- Racing Rotorua
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Rotorua Arts Village
- Springfield Golf Club
- St. Faith's Anglican Church
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