Koutu 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 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.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Koutu
ASURE Cleveland Rotorua
Great staff, enjoyed the mineral hot spa.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Red Rock Thermal Motel
I don’t know why people rated so low. It’s a little dated but for the price and the area it’s pretty good. Small hot spring pool is basically a private pool. The bed was clean and comfortable and had full kitchen available with cutlery and plates, cups microwave and oven. I would definitely recommend ...
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday Park
Went with my family - 2 young kids and a newborn. Kids loved the bunk beds so that won them over, plus the hot pools were lovely.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
4 Double Beds and 2 Sofa Bed chalet
Rydges Rotorua
Little hiccup with rooms but customer service were amazing and got it all sorted
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Clean room, and nice pool area. But no coffee in the room, and no hair conditioner in the shower. These might seem like small things to some, but they’re important to me. And I expect both at any hotel that is considered four stars are above.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Koutu
Ohinemutu
Spas and lake views are notable features of Ohinemutu. You might consider stopping by Lake Rotorua while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Mangakakahi
Though Mangakakahi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kuirau Park and Eat Street.
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.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Fairy Springs
While visiting Fairy Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Skyline Rotorua and Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park.
Koutu Travel Guide
- Places of interest
- Hotels in Koutu by Star Rating
- Hotels in top Rotorua neighborhoods
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- Skyline Rotorua
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
- Lake Rotoiti
- Lake Rotorua
- Lake Tarawera
- Mitai Maori Village
- Eat Street
- Rotorua Central Mall
- Rotorua Night Market
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park
- Lake Tikitapu
- Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
- Rotorua Hospital
- Hamurana Springs
- Lake Rotoiti Hot Pools
- Lake Okareka
- Rotorua Energy Events Centre
- Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
- Government Gardens
- Rotorua International Stadium
- Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
