Owhata Travel Guide
Rotorua
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.
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
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 family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Owhata
Rydges Rotorua
Nice room. Bathroom shower needed a ladder to get in
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sudima Lake Rotorua
Felt that for the price the room was very dated, and an extremely soft bed didn't allow a good sleep. Breakfast was nice.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Staff was great, rooms were clean and beds were comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Pullman Rotorua
Good location, nice rooms, great service.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Newina Rotorua
Everything I could hope for. Quiet modern comfy and a spa pool.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Great room, really nice pools and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Owhata
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 Tamaki Maori Village.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
