What's it like in Holdens Bay?

Travellers to Rotorua's Holdens Bay neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for Holdens Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Holdens Bay?

Based on our traveller data, Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is one of the top choices for your stay in Holdens Bay. This hotel offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

How many hotels will I find in Holdens Bay?

Expedia has 9 Holdens Bay hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Rotorua area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Holdens Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Holdens Bay.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Holdens Bay are Lake Rotorua and Te Amorangi Museum. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Haiku Pathway and Sulphur Point are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

2 outdoor pools, open 8 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Holdens Bay

Varun

HK$695 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. Devonwood Motel

Fenton Street, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay

Mark

HK$746 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Premium bedding, free minibar, free WiFi

3. Central Stay Hinemaru

4.7 km from Holdens Bay

HK$504 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

4. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Ohinemutu, 5.6 km from Holdens Bay

Mei-Chun

HK$683 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, pool loungers

5. All Seasons Holiday Park

0.5 km from Holdens Bay

Shaun

HK$601 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

6. Pullman Rotorua

Inner City, 4.7 km from Holdens Bay

Shenita

HK$1,192 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

7. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.6 km from Holdens Bay

Sonia

HK$916 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

8. Prince's Gate Hotel

Inner City, 4.6 km from Holdens Bay

William

HK$596 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

9. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa, 6 km from Holdens Bay

Amiee

HK$766 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

10. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Campbell

HK$824 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

11. Sudima Lake Rotorua

4.5 km from Holdens Bay

Andrew

HK$824 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

12. Newina Rotorua

Fairy Springs, 6.6 km from Holdens Bay

Irene

HK$704 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

13. ibis Rotorua

4.9 km from Holdens Bay

Murray

HK$663 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

14. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 5.9 km from Holdens Bay

Naoko

HK$1,143 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Regent of Rotorua

Inner City, 4.9 km from Holdens Bay

"I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and Lake Rotorua well within walking distance. This centrally located hotel is very convenient and family friendly."

Francis

HK$1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

16. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Kamaldeep

HK$833 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Aug - 11 Aug

17. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 5 km from Holdens Bay

Anna

HK$1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

18. Koura Lodge

Kawaha Point, 5.4 km from Holdens Bay

caroline

HK$1,795 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

19. On The Point - Lake Rotorua

Kawaha Point, 5.5 km from Holdens Bay

Elizabeth G

HK$3,903 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

20. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 5.7 km from Holdens Bay

Leslie

HK$672 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Aug - 12 Aug

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Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A geothermal area with a hot spring, steam rising from the ground, and a forested hillside in the background.

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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.

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A coastal town with a lake, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.

Inner City

If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.

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A wooden pier extending into a lake with a backdrop of green hills and a clear blue sky.

Lake Okareka

Despite its pretty views and charming, leafy walks, this picturesque lake manages to remain relatively crowd-free and peaceful.

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A field of white daisies with yellow centers.

Owhata

If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.

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A geothermal area with steam rising from the ground, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Glenholme

Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park.

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Top Holdens Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Lake Rotorua

8/10 Good

"We stayed in a Family room (one room with a king bed and the 2nd room with two twin beds). Our room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The bathroom was a bit small but fine if you can get ready one at a time. We absolutely loved the use of Te Reo across the hotel signage and the beautiful local artwork and significant history told in the artwork. We had a lovely experience with Sevyn at checkin who was incredibly helpful. The one disappointing experience was that prior to our stay I had messaged and requested a late checkout of midday so I could dial into an important meeting, the manager replied said no problem. Sevyn also confirmed this at checkin. Well 7mins past the regular 11am checkout time, and in the middle of my online meeting the phone started ringing with reception asking when we would be checking out - I had to explain I had requested a late checkout “oh yeah that’s in the notes” so back to my meeting only at 11:16 housekeeping banging repeatedly on the door to ask if we had checked out. Again had to stop my meeting to answer the door and these questions. So after a great stay it ended in a frustrating last hour and two rude encounters from staff who could have read “the notes” and not disturbed me. Upon checkout I mentioned this to the receptionist who admitted it was her who had dialled and that she had just not bothered to check the notes. So just a word of war in for anyone requesting a late checkout out."

Marsden Stay Rotorua

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is the star of this hotel. Before the check-in, the woman staff was able to reassure how to access the hotel after hours. It was simple and I got in easily for my 3 nights stay. When I check-out, the man staff was very helpful to store my luggage. When I came back to the hotel, it started to rain. I waited until I can walk to the bus station (intercity) but the rain kept going on. The same man asked me if I wanted to have a poncho. To clarify, this is not expected as a service at the hotel. He went above and beyond. I am so amazed by the attention of the staff. They make you feel good at their place. Other than that, the room is very spacious and clean for the duration. You can open your luggage with ease."

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Our top choices for Holdens Bay hotels

1. Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

2. Devonwood Motel

3. Central Stay Hinemaru

4. Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

5. All Seasons Holiday Park

6. Pullman Rotorua

7. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

8. Prince's Gate Hotel

9. Rydges Rotorua

10. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

11. Sudima Lake Rotorua

12. Newina Rotorua

13. ibis Rotorua

14. Regal Palms Resort

15. Regent of Rotorua

16. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

17. Quest Rotorua Central

18. Koura Lodge

19. On The Point - Lake Rotorua

20. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Where to stay in Holdens Bay

Whakarewarewa

Inner City

Lake Okareka

Owhata

Glenholme

Top Holdens Bay Hotel Reviews

Sudima Lake Rotorua

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