The Best Hotels Closest to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve in Rotorua for 2026

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A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A modern living space with a kitchen, a dining area, and a seating area.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Sumer

AED 324

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Two wooden tubs with metal bands, a wooden wall, and a metal faucet.

A modern kitchen with a marble backsplash, a black refrigerator, and a trash bin.

2. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Thalia

AED 443

AED 510 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a toaster. There is a dining table with chairs and a bowl of fruit.

A building with a prominent 'K' sign, a glass entrance, and a series of windows.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

3. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

David

AED 535

AED 620 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A view from a balcony with a blue railing, overlooking a lush green landscape with trees and a distant view of a town.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a window.

A two-story building with a balcony, a covered patio area, and a well-maintained lawn with potted plants.

A hallway with a door leading to a garden.

4. Geyser Lookout BnB

Tihiotonga, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Peter

AED 423

AED 506 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

A modern residential building with a covered driveway, a tree with autumn leaves, and a clear blue sky.

A patio with a table and chairs, a pergola, and a wooden fence.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table with a potted plant, a dining area with a white table and chairs, and a kitchen with a black refrigerator and white cabinets.

5. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Graham

AED 479

AED 552 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered area, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a sign.

An aerial view of a residential area with multiple buildings, roads, and a large industrial facility emitting smoke in the background.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, modern lighting, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.9 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

"This was our first time staying at this property, and we were very impressed. We stayed in a suite and found the check-in process to be quick and easy. It was also convenient to find a parking space close to our room, and we appreciated the range of facilities on offer. The staff were friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The room was exceptionally clean, and the spa bath was more like a spa pool, which was a fantastic bonus. The underfloor heating added an extra touch of comfort...

Terese

AED 461

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a table, and chairs. There is a kitchen visible in the background.

A cozy interior with a high ceiling, wooden panel walls, a dining area, and comfortable seating.

A modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A bedroom with a bed, a wall-mounted mirror, and two wall sconces.

7. Pure Motel

Fenton Street, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Craig

AED 223

AED 256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, and a gray sofa with cushions.

A building with a simple, open design, featuring a large A-shaped structure in the foreground and a smaller building with a sloped roof in the background.

A park with a pond, a concrete path, and a statue.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a window.

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

3.1 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Wendy yu-wen

AED 459

AED 528 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bathroom with a bathtub, a window with a view, and a towel rack.

A bathroom with a large bathtub, a window with curtains, a towel rack, and a bottle of wine.

A backyard with a swimming pool, stone patio, wooden deck, and potted plants.

9. Sport of Kings Motel

Fenton Park, 1.3 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Kevin

AED 374

AED 430 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a small dining area, and a bed.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a grey sofa, and a glass coffee table.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

10. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Riana

AED 286

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A reception desk with a wooden panel wall, a framed artwork, and a small potted plant.

A wooden picnic table with a black umbrella, surrounded by green plants and a wooden fence.

A building with a sign reading 'Flying Pig Barbecue.'

A hallway with wooden paneling, a checkered floor, and a light fixture at the end.

11. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Inner City, 2.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Dallas

AED 102

AED 119 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a zebra-patterned chair, and a ceiling fan.

A reception area with a white reception desk, orange walls, framed pictures, and a red car visible through the windows.

12. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Damian

AED 274

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with stools, a mirror, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A small outdoor patio area with a round table and two white chairs.

A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a leaf pattern, a white towel hanging on the wall, and a visible door handle.

A Midway Motel sign with a private courtyard and a covered walkway.

13. Midway Motel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.7 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Caitlin

AED 230

AED 266 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a glass partition, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling with skylights.

A hotel named Capri on Fenton with a signboard advertising geothermal heated spa pools in each room.

A bathroom with a blue bathtub, a wooden bench, a towel rack, and a potted plant.

A sign for Capri Rotura NZ advertising a geothermal heated spa pool in each room.

14. Capri on Fenton

Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Dorothy

AED 367

AED 426 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A tall palm tree with a textured trunk and dense foliage against a clear sky.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Two children playing in a small indoor pool with a window and plants in the background.

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

15. Arista of Rotorua

Fenton Street, 1.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Julia

AED 407

AED 468 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden deck with glass doors leading to a room.

A modern house with a deck, two bean bags, and a grill.

A room with a wooden interior, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a window with blinds.

A modern log cabin bedroom with two beds, a flat-screen TV, a sofa bed, and a large sliding glass door to the outside.

16. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

3.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Omar

AED 299

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette in the background.

A compact kitchen with a stove, sink, and cabinets.

17. Apex on Fenton

Fenton Street, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Tyler

AED 202

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A modern hotel with a pet-friendly sign, a well-lit entrance, and a parking area.

Two yellow armchairs facing each other with a table between them, set against a vibrant, colorful wall mural.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a shelf with cups and a kettle.

18. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Umang

AED 322

AED 370 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with metal chairs and tables, potted plants, and a view of a parking lot and distant mountains.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a clock on the wall.

A room with a glass table, two blue sofas, a single armchair, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a window, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.

19. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Shane

AED 252

AED 292 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A patio with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a sliding glass door leading to a bedroom.

A modern, compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and two bedrooms.

A modern kitchen with a microwave and sink, a gray sofa with cushions, and a dining table with orange chairs.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, orange chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen area with grey cabinets and a microwave.

20. Aurora City Suites Motel

Victoria, 2.4 km from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Hamish

AED 260

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua	9.8 Exceptional 128 reviews	View
Avero	10.0 Exceptional 12 reviews	View
Kings On Peace	9.8 Exceptional 258 reviews	View
Geyser Lookout BnB	9.8 Exceptional 64 reviews	View
Redwood Apartments	9.8 Exceptional 38 reviews	View

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The guest parking is appallingly limited and the other smaller touches don't justify the room rates The building is old and atmospheric but the premium prices are not justified by what gets delivered"

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. Bit of a problem with the TV which would turn off from the remote but overall a nice stay."

Avero

10/10 Excellent

"Great location accommodation that felt welcoming, relaxing and upmarket."

Rydges Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Park Central Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed one night but had a lovely peaceful night. Nice clean warm room."

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were amazing very helpful the spa was top notch and very relaxing, after a very busy weekend it was nice to come back to the hotel and relax."

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

8/10 Good

"Room had everything needed and was clean. Great location and very quiet at night."

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

10/10 Excellent

"Had a really great time with my friends and family , definitely recommend staying here , it’s clean it’s way bigger in person and over all a great experience."

Wylie Court

10/10 Excellent

"Na"

Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

A signboard with information about Pohutu geyser, a wooden boardwalk, and a geyser with steam.

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

9.4/10 (81 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising, and a turquoise pool surrounded by rocky terrain and greenery.

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

8.8/10 (273 reviews)

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.

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A rope bridge in a forest with illuminated hanging lights.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

9.6/10 (1,251 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Golf Club

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Rotorua Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Racing Rotorua

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

You can take time to visit Racing Rotorua during your travels to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Springfield Golf Club

8.0/10 (17 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Rotorua at Springfield Golf Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area.

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Rotorua Central Mall

8.0/10 (1,060 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve is located in a welcoming area of Rotorua known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 88 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Adjacent to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Regal Palms Resort and Alpin Motel & Conference Centre.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Expedia has 88 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve?

Explore landmarks like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village, Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House, and Te Amorangi Museum. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Government Gardens, or Kuirau Park. Bring the family to Lakes Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village, and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre while you're checking out the area near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve hotels

1. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

2. Avero

3. Kings On Peace

4. Geyser Lookout BnB

5. Redwood Apartments

6. Regal Palms Resort

7. Pure Motel

8. Rose Apartments and Spa

9. Sport of Kings Motel

10. Thermal Oak Motel

11. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

12. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

13. Midway Motel Rotorua

14. Capri on Fenton

15. Arista of Rotorua

16. Tasman Holiday Parks- Rotorua

17. Apex on Fenton

18. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

19. BK's Rotorua Motor Lodge

20. Aurora City Suites Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Top Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Hotel Reviews

Prince's Gate Hotel

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Avero

Rydges Rotorua

Park Central Rotorua

Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Steam Land Stay(Close to Redwoods Bike skill park）

Wylie Court

Other attractions near Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve

Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute

Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Rotorua Golf Club

Racing Rotorua

Springfield Golf Club

Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre

Rotorua Central Mall

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