Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Rotorua
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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 family-friendly 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.
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.
Top hotels in Holdens Bay
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the resort. We found the amenities to be clean and tidy. Our room and daily servicing were great for what we paid. Some amenities such as the sauna and steam room were slightly dated or were in need of repair - this was one of the original selling points for why we ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Rydges Rotorua
Very nice hotel and convenient location.. very cordial staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Very nice hotel in Rotorua, conveniently located within walking distance of Polynesian Spa (hot springs pools), Eat Street with many restaurants and only 10 minute drive to Mitai Maori village. We recommend this hotel for a nice stay in Rotorua.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Pullman Rotorua
The place was clean and tidy, and well looked after.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Arawa Park Hotel
Great staff, spacious room, clean, fabulous breakfast.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Prince's Gate Hotel
Cute room, kind staff
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
