Rotorua Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rotorua
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Where to stay in Rotorua
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
You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit.
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Kawaha Point
River views, spas and restaurants highlight some of the notable features of Kawaha Point. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring.
Pullman Rotorua
"Quick and easy check in. Modern hotel with a very large room (king with lake view). Only parking option is valet so be prepared to pay for valet upon arrival. Within easy walking distance to more restaurants than you can visit. Disappointed that there wasn't a pool. Didn't like that price for breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Rydges Rotorua
"The staff was very helpful! Our shower did not work on the first day but they very sent someone to fix it. Still not perfect but good enough. They feed to give us a different room but we declined."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"We had a great stay at this hotel. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help. The warm pool and jacuzzi were fantastic and made our stay even more relaxing. The hotel is also in a great location, with easy access to everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again and ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
"Convenient central location in walking distance to dining, supermarkets and shops. Great serviced apartment and secure undercover parking"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Ripple Rotorua
"Really cosy room - heatpump warmed space well and had a fleecy blanket. Staff very helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
"It was nice stay but only thing shower gel did not fill up properly .. Thank you"
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 romantic area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Other places like Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Skyline Rotorua
- Eat Street
- Mitai Maori Village
- Government Gardens
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Rotorua Hospital
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Tama-te-Kapua Meeting House
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
- Rotorua Golf Club
- Springfield Golf Club
- Ogo
- Luge Rotorua
- Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre
- Rotorua Museum
