What's it like in Whakarewarewa?

Whakarewarewa is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its beautiful lakeside setting and golfing. Are you looking for Whakarewarewa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Whakarewarewa?

Based on our traveller data, Rydges Rotorua is one of the top choices for your stay in Whakarewarewa. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Alpin Motel & Conference Centre and Imperial Hotel Rotorua .

How many hotels can I expect to find in Whakarewarewa?

When you want to find places to stay in Rotorua, start by booking one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Whakarewarewa.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Whakarewarewa.

What is there to do in this Rotorua neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest, Lake Tikitapu and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve. Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Rotorua Golf Club, Racing Rotorua and Redwoods Gift Shop & Visitor Centre are just a few of the places to visit in and around Whakarewarewa. While you're out sightseeing, Springfield Golf Club and Rotorua Central Mall are a couple of additional sights to visit in Rotorua.

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Our top choices for Whakarewarewa hotels

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a forested area and a house.

1. Rydges Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Zelma

HK$904 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hot tub with a wooden table, candles, and towels.

2. Alpin Motel & Conference Centre

Whakarewarewa

Kane

HK$728 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a covered patio area.

3. Imperial Hotel Rotorua

Whakarewarewa

Preesha

HK$606 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A patio area with a table and chairs under a white umbrella, surrounded by purple flowers and green foliage.

4. Birchwood Spa Motel

Whakarewarewa

Kasim

HK$440 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A child in a swimming pool with a wooden deck surrounding it.

5. Greenview Motel

Whakarewarewa

Tamara

HK$561 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

6. Avero

Fenton Park, 0.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Scott

HK$1,198 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious indoor area with multiple dining tables and chairs, a central counter, and a staircase.

7. Arawa Park Hotel

Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa

Rochelle

HK$1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A patio area with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a pergola structure.

8. Regal Palms Resort

Fenton Street, 0.8 km from Whakarewarewa

Jessica

HK$1,152 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a marble pillar.

9. Millennium Hotel Rotorua

2.7 km from Whakarewarewa

Irene

HK$1,053 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent "QUEST" sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.

10. Quest Rotorua Central

Inner City, 2.8 km from Whakarewarewa

Hilary

HK$1,222 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A man and a woman in a natural rock bath with clear water.

11. Distinction Rotorua Hotel and Conference Centre

Fenton Park, 0.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Tyra

HK$1,455 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel entrance with stone pillars, a paved driveway, and a sign indicating a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

12. STAY280 & STAY284 Rotorua

Glenholme, 1.5 km from Whakarewarewa

Sumer

HK$822 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs, and a television on a stand.

13. Silver Fern Rotorua Suites & Spa

Fenton Street, 1.1 km from Whakarewarewa

Mere

HK$827 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with chairs, and a view of the sea.

14. Pullman Rotorua

Inner City, 3.1 km from Whakarewarewa

rodolfo

HK$1,470 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern living room with a glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a barbecue grill, a hot tub, and a grill cart.

15. Kings On Peace

Fenton Park, 1.2 km from Whakarewarewa

Janice

HK$1,397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a flat roof, and a view of a body of water.

16. ibis Rotorua

3.4 km from Whakarewarewa

Lynda

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

17. Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Inner City, 3 km from Whakarewarewa

Rakesh

HK$903 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a glass shower enclosure, a small table with chairs, and a window with curtains.

18. Thermal Oak Motel

Fenton Street, 1.6 km from Whakarewarewa

Riana

HK$502 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, large windows, and a well-lit exterior at night.

19. JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Fenton Street, 2.3 km from Whakarewarewa

Isabella

HK$831 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern two-story building with a sign reading "Redwood Apartments."

20. Redwood Apartments

Fenton Park, 1 km from Whakarewarewa

Graham

HK$1,108 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Whakarewarewa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Alpin Motel & Conference Centre	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 642 reviews	View
Rydges Rotorua	4.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,187 reviews	View
Imperial Hotel Rotorua	4.0 star property	7.8 Good 73 reviews	View
Birchwood Spa Motel	3.0 star property	7.8 Good 379 reviews	View
Greenview Motel	3.0 star property	6.0 362 reviews	View

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