Whakarewarewa Travel Guide
Rotorua
Visit Whakarewarewa
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.
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.
Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute during your travels in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, a lovely green space in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly 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.
Top hotels in Whakarewarewa
Rydges Rotorua
We last stayed here a couple of years ago and enjoyed it but it seems to have gone downhill. The hotel location is great, the room was clean and tidy, beds comfortable, but the bathroom was full of mould and in definite need of a refurb. We had the buffet breakfast in the restaurant which was cold ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Imperial Hotel Rotorua
Hallway light shines through sides of main door, tv was crap not even Freeview worked properly all channels and bathroom rotten scotia boards etc, and one morning heard room next door alarm going off. The money paid was disappointing
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre
It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Greenview Motel
Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Very nice hotel. Good air filtration considering closeness to the hot spring water. Excellent location and good looking rooms. Would recommend to anyone coming to Rotorua for the Spas.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Pullman Rotorua
No pool available on property. Very clean rooms and nice hotel staff. Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa
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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
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.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Victoria
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
