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Rydges Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Located on the edge of Redwoods forest and overlooking the famous Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Historical Village, Rydges Rotorua features a purpose-built mountain bike and adventure equipment...

Beautiful relaxing getaway worth every dollar
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very Good
Rated very good
4,614 reviews
Price from£93.51per night
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside, hotel in Rotorua

Centrally located on the shores of Lake Rotorua, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside features a restaurant, a fitness center, a geothermal spa and hot pools.

enjoyed the hot springs and gym
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
3,563 reviews
Price from£90.63per night
VR Rotorua Lake Resort, hotel in Rotorua

VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog.

The bed and pillows are extremely comfortable. Had the disability room which is perfectly located by restaurant, reception, carpark etc. So peaceful and relaxing with stunning view over lake. But the absolute highlight is the amazingly attentive and friendly staff who were welcoming and friendly. Make sure to book the inclusive breakfast - divine.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
2,993 reviews
Price from£56.11per night
Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Located on the shores of Lake Rotoura, the 4 star Sudima Lake Rotorua is adjacent to the famous Polynesian spa.

Great location, had everything we needed.
7.0
Scored 7.0
Good
Rated good
1,540 reviews
Price from£76.34per night
Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel, hotel in Rotorua

The Regent of Rotorua Boutique Hotel features a heated outdoor pool, indoor mineral pool, restaurant and unlimited free Wi-Fi for guests to enjoy.

The room was nicely furnished but was stiflingly hot when we arrived and had no opening windows. we then turned on the air conditioner and it was quite clear that the filters had not been cleaned and there was a strong odour of mould. we told the manager we could not breath, let alone stay in that room, so she offered us another room that was not as nice for $50 more a night. We checked out.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very Good
Rated very good
697 reviews
Price from£105.98per night
Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel, hotel in Rotorua

Perfectly positioned on the edge of Lake Rotorua, Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel offers a solar-heated swimming pool, a sauna and free Wi-Fi.

The place is enchanting The staff is amazing especially Rowena and her husband.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
210 reviews
Price from£224.19per night
Hana Lodge, hotel in Rotorua

Located in Rotorua, 10 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Hana Lodge has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden.

Darsh and company were the best! Awesome experience and property.
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
78 reviews
Price from£215.80per night
Pullman Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

Located in Rotorua, 3 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Pullman Rotorua has accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Good location, nice view. Good breakfast
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
2,812 reviews
Price from£111.73per night
JetPark Hotel Rotorua, hotel in Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua is a New Zealand owned and operated hotel which is ideally located just a short 5-minute walk from Rotorua town center.

Excellent location, with quiet, private rooms and the facilities were great, I even managed to brave the swimming pool even thought it is autumn. The staff were great to deal with and answered my questions with ease.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
1,507 reviews
Price from£89.20per night
Urban Lounge Sleepery, hotel in Rotorua

Urban Lounge Sleepery is located in the town center and overlooks Kuirau Geothermal Park. It is a 2-minute walk from the lake.

Great value and super clean room within walking distance of many activities and dining options. The place has a hostel meets wework meets school building vibe but it’s very clean, modern, and comfortable. Great amenities and very friendly staff. Has parking and nice views of the adjacent park.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very Good
Rated very good
348 reviews
Price from£60.42per night
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  • VR Rotorua Lake Resort
    Budget options available
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,990 reviews

    VR Rotorua is enriched in ethnic history. It is at this location where the First Māori settlement was established in the region by Ihunga and his dog.

    Location was amazing with spectacular views of lake.

  • Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,953 reviews

    Located next to Rotorua's Arawa Racecourse, Arawa Park Hotel, Independent Collection by EVT features panoramic views across the racecourse and the city.

    The spacious rooms and convenience to activities and town

  • Sudima Hotel Lake Rotorua
    Budget options available
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,540 reviews

    Located on the shores of Lake Rotoura, the 4 star Sudima Lake Rotorua is adjacent to the famous Polynesian spa.

    Super close to town and across from Polynesian Spa

  • Copthorne Hotel Rotorua
    Budget options available
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 822 reviews

    Copthorne Hotel Rotorua is located midway between central Rotorua and the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Facilities include a heated outdoor pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout.

    Friendly helpful staff, cosy room at a great rate.

  • Distinction Hotel Rotorua
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 912 reviews

    The Distinction Hotel in Rotorua is only 1640 feet from to the famous Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. This 4-star hotel offers 3 restaurants, a bar, heated spa pools and a fitness center.

    Property felt very boring and dark walk ways no vibe

  • Marsden Stay Rotorua
    Budget options available

    Located in Rotorua, 2.3 miles from Rotorua International Stadium, Marsden Stay Rotorua has air-conditioned accommodations and an outdoor swimming pool.

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A Volcanic Land of Wonders

Rotorua is living proof of the magnificent, and sometimes mind-boggling, might of nature. Smoking hot springs, bubbling mud pools and fast-spouting geysers give the surrounding landscape an almost other-worldly feel.

This New Zealand city sits in the Waimangu Volcanic Valley, the world’s newest geothermal hotspot. It was created after the 1886 eruption that covered Te Wairoa Buried Village, between 2 of many lakes gracing this fertile terrain. By Lake Rotorua’s shores is the luxurious Polynesian Spa with its thermal pools. Just behind in Government Gardens are the city’s best cultural offerings: the Arts Village, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Museum, in an elegant former bath house.

Native animals roam in Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park below Mount Ngongotaha, accessible via the Skyline cable car. The views while ascending make it obvious why this is called the Bay of Plenty. Tikitere Thermal Park on the opposite side of the lake is known as Hell’s Gate, but as long as you can ignore the sulphuric smell, the spas are simply heavenly.

More springs are in Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, whose surrounding forest is popular for mountain biking, and Wai-O-Tapu where the Champagne Pool is a striking mix of green and orange. 

Booking.com’s accommodation range is as diverse as the scenery, encompassing luxury hotels, cheap hostels and motels near Rotorua Airport.

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  • 15 points of interest
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What Guests Said About Rotorua:

  • 6.0
    Scored 6.0

    This house is large and has everything needed but furniture...

    This house is large and has everything needed but furniture and bedding are old. House could be cleaned a bit better as the room I stayed in had cobwebs in the corners. The furniture is old and stained from use. The sheets on my bed were stained and the bedding was old. All bedding was clean. This house is on the edge of Rotorua and takes about 7 minutes to drive to the CBD. It rates quite a bit above where it should but houses of this size are not that common. We only used two of the four bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped, but we did not do any cooking. Both bathrooms were fully functional. Outside under the carport there are drying lines for clothing. There were towels and blankets hanging on the clotheslines the entire two days we stayed here.
    James
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    2 or 3 day stay is enough to see the most interesting sights...

    2 or 3 day stay is enough to see the most interesting sights. One of the hot pools is definitely worth a visit, probably Polynesian as they are the staple (or Wai Ariki but that's more expensive). We also loved the gondola and a buffet dinner on top of the hill in the Stratosphere restaurant. One of the maori villages is also a must, we did Whakarewarewa which was informative and the cultural dance was great to see. Waimangu valley is great.
    Klara
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    This beautiful town has a wealth of things to do, sights to...

    This beautiful town has a wealth of things to do, sights to see and the people are friendly and engaging. Lots of things to interest most if not everyone. Ranging from adventure activities, to beautiful sights, thermal pools and spas to relax in and cultural/historical enrichment around every corner. A real treat
    Adonald
    New Zealand
  • 10
    Scored 10

    So much to do!

    So much to do! It's become the Queenstown of the north island - lots of adventure activities. We did spend a fair bit of money, but we also had a great time, they just need some more good quality restaurants, and better coffee in the township - the best we found was out in the suburbs. I loved our time there, especially the mountain biking - so fun. People were all friendly and helpful too. Def a gret place to visit, esp if you have tweens / bigger kids.
    Jules
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Rotorua was a great place to visit.

    Rotorua was a great place to visit. Mitai Village, Hot beach, waimangu volcano were all interesting places to visit. If you like to hike, the 9 mile hike to hot beach and the hiking trails in the Mokaihaha Ecological area are both great hikes . Just don't stay at AWA hotel.
    A
    Anonymous
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    As we were only doing a two day stop over to catch up with...

    As we were only doing a two day stop over to catch up with family and friends, on our way to a wedding, it was just enough to get us time to do these visits and still have time for ourselves. As were not "exploring Rotorua" we did not need extra time. Would recommend at least 4 - 5 days if you are new to the place and want to do all those sights, that Rotorua has to offer.
    Marie
    New Zealand

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  • Avg. price/night: £63.32
    6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 464 reviews
    we had read mixed reviews about this place but thought we should check it out as this was the only place within our budget that offered 2 bedrooms, a kitchen and a Private Spa! we were glad we made the decision to stay here as it was beyond what we had expected. Our suite was very cosy and clean to a 5 star standard. The hotel staff were exceptionally wonderful especially Sam who catered to our every need. we will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to Rotorua
    Sumeet
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.32
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,708 reviews
    Staff were very polite and helpful, especially the staff at breakfast! They were very busy but always smiling. Buffet breakfast was plentiful and fresh. Options for hot and cold items- meats, eggs, cheeses, danishes, yogurts, juices and fresh fruit. Close location to the shops, Eat Street, Polynesian Spa. Great charm and character for a historic hotel. Our 2 bedroom suite was spacious and had upgraded bathrooms and kitchenette. Very nice toiletries provided.
    Aynna
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.55
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,864 reviews
    Really comfy, clean and good sized room (had a small couch which I wasn't expecting). Friendly, accommodating staff. Really liked the spa area. Great setting right on the lake. Excellent value for money especially during the school holidays. A very quiet, relaxing base to explore Rotorua. It's a little tired in areas around the hotel but I think this is reflective of the price and also how difficult the past few years have been for hotels in touristy areas.
    Hayley
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £58.03
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 194 reviews
    the receptionist was warm friendly and welcoming. we have stayed in many hotels in rotorua and rose court motel has become a favourite. The cleanliness was of a high standard the room was cosy and we had a pleasant stay. The receptionist greeted us in a friendly manner, which i highly value. Thank you for a pleasant stay and making myself and family enjoy it more because of the staff... Rose Court Motel, we will definitley be coming again.
    April
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,167 reviews
    Very much recommended to stay here because the staff was very helpful and nice, I didn't need to come to the receptionist, the receptionist comes to you instead. The place had a sliding thing that tells the housekeeping if you want a full service, small service, or no service which is very neat. The room was very tidy, the beds were very comfy and the pools were nice and hot. Would come back here with my family next time to Rotorua.
    Erson
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £106.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 559 reviews
    The room was very clean and had 2 queen beds, a kitchenette and a good bath/shower combo. The hotel has good parking and is close to lots of the key activities (eg, zip line base, gondola, luge) and only a short drive to the spas, Eat street and the city. There are laundromats close by and lots of fast food outlets. One of the key assets is that it’s walkable to Countdown/Woolworths just across the road.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £234.98
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 65 reviews
    Such a big house, lots of space for the family to spread out and have their own space….important after sharing rooms in hotels before this stop on our holiday. It was close to everything. The host made check in seamless. The little things like heaps of dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent helped out too! The kitschy decor was adorable and the kids loved it!
    Melissa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.84
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,615 reviews
    The hotel as a whole was fantastic. The room was spacious and clean. Service levels were on point and breakfast at the main restaurant was great! The hotel is perfectly located just off Fenton street so it was quiet and a perfect getaway for the family. All the main attractions are a short distance away which is extremely convenient. Will definitely be back.
    Jankeeparsad
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £84.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,385 reviews
    Great place to stay. The hosts were very friendly and the room was bigger than expected. Clean,Close to shops. Pool was so awesome! Heated and such a great time for myself and my family. We will definitely book again. 10/10. 5 Stars⭐It was private and perfect. We all loved our stay❤Definitely book this Motel. It's so worth it! Will be booking in again.
    Charlene
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £120.85
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 171 reviews
    I loved that the host put the heat pump on for us before we arrived. We got to Rotorua late as we flown up from Dunedin. Everything went so smoothly no complicated situations. My mother passed away and our family home already had visitors from overseas. I was so happy with the Airbnb me and my family stayed in it was close to my mums house.
    Ashan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £132.35
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 951 reviews
    Great facilities around the resort and activities for kids; free mini-golf, pool, tennis and table tennis. 5 mins drive to downtown, Redwoods, supermarket - a great base to explore Rotorua. Great space in the luxury one-bed apartment for a family of 4 (two young children). Very attentive staff.
    David
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £111.73
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 830 reviews
    My family and I decided last minute to head down to rotorua for the night. The best decision we ever made as whanau. We felt very welcomed from start to end. Rooms were amazing clean tidy and enough room so we could all sit together and eat. Pool was amazing couldn’t have asked for better.
    Sarah Jane
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.84
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 4,615 reviews
    It's quite n a good place to stay with family. Food wise it's the same everynight- if u go late for dinner you might miss out on dishes. It's better to eat out then having dinner at the hotel if you staying for more than a night.
    Susana
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.55
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,864 reviews
    Lakeside view from the room. So peaceful. And the suite was spacious with all the amenities. They even had toothbrushes, something I haven't seen in NZ hotels. And 11am checkout is a bonus when traveling with kids
    Meena
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.26
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,197 reviews
    Good wifi included. The room and beds were comfortable. The hotel was a comfortable walk to several restaurants. An easy find and on a nice quiet street.
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £103.15
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 883 reviews
    Beautiful Motel Unit spacious clean ideal for a family. Spa Pool. Great Location. Great Laundry Facilities. The Arista of Rotorua exceeds the rating of 10!
    Gaylene
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £81.04
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,953 reviews
    Hotel location was good, near to everything. Hotel had lot of parking. Our room was big and the view from balcony was great.
    Mohit
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £85.84
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,540 reviews
    Staff were friendly and always served with a smile. The pool compared to all the other hotels we stayed at was awesome.
    JoeTala
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £95.43
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,565 reviews
    we love staying at the Novotel hotel with the family as it is easy to get around for dinner and water sports
    Trudi
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £72.89
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 2,066 reviews
    Central location to town and was a good budget hotel for a night stay. Staff were friendly
    Joanne
    Young couple

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