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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Quest Rotorua Central	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,113 reviews	View
Aura Accommodation	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 356 reviews	View
Regent of Rotorua	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 938 reviews	View
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua	1.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 21 reviews	View
JetPark Hotel Rotorua	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View

Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City 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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

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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 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 Rotorua Night Market.

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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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Dramatic geysers of Te Puia, Rotorua Geothermal Park, New Zealand

Lynmore

When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Ambassador Thermal Motel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a really lovely stay here over the weekend. The staff were fantastic — friendly, welcoming and genuinely helpful — and the hotel itself was lovely. I’d noticed some of the less-than-great reviews before staying, so we weren’t quite sure what to expect. Yes, the hotel is a little dated in places, but honestly, if you’re travelling around New Zealand, that’s hardly unusual — especially in Rotorua! For us, it was clean, comfortable, had everything we needed and the staff really made the stay. We were very happy with our experience and would happily stay again. 😊"

Regent of Rotorua

8/10 Good

"The hotel is clean, tidy, modern and conveniently located. There is not one bad thing I could say about the state of the hotel itself. Staff were very friendly and helpful. One disappointing matter however is the fact the TV did not have Netflix (or other streaming apps) available - nor was the TV connected to the internet so you couldn’t download the apps onto the TV or screen mirror/share from your mobile. We were stuck watching regular TV."

Frequently asked questions

What is Inner City like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Rotorua's Inner City neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall as part of your Inner City travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Inner City?

Based on our traveller data, Novotel Rotorua Lakeside is one of the top choices for your stay in Inner City. This hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include JetPark Hotel Rotorua and Prince's Gate Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Inner City?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodation options in Inner City to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Rotorua area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Inner City, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still 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 get the best deals available in Inner City.

What are the top things to see and do in Inner City?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Inner City, consider Rotorua Night Market, Rotorua Central Mall and Eat Street, and pick out the perfect souvenir. Tamaki Maori Village and Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Lakes Performing Arts Centre, Rotorua Arts Village and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are also worth a stop.

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Our top choices for Inner City hotels

1. Pullman Rotorua

2. Quest Rotorua Central

3. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

5. Prince's Gate Hotel

6. Regent of Rotorua

7. Aura Accommodation

8. Astray Motel

9. Ambassador Thermal Motel

10. Lake Lodge Motel

11. Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

12. Kowhai motel

13. Kiwi As Guest House

14. Pukaki Holiday Apartments

15. Central Apartments Rotorua

16. Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

17. Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

18. Stay Hostel Rotorua

19. Haka House Rotorua

20. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

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Where to stay in Inner City

Whakarewarewa

Lake Okareka

Glenholme

Owhata

Lynmore

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

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