[Rotorua Hotels Must Go] Rotorua Top 7 recommendation List

by Y&J

Rotorua hotels, Where to stay in Rotorua? Rotorua is located in the central part of the North Island of New Zealand. Half of the population belongs to Maori! Therefore, you can see the Maori culture, there are “kiwi bird feeding show” and “sheep show”!

To understand geothermal and Maori culture, you must come to Rotorua, where there are primitive Maori villages, retro buildings, and Maori artworks! It is highly recommended to visit the Maori Park here! We have sorted out a few rooms, which are highly rated and well-reviewed! I hope to help you who will come to play later and find accommodation quickly!

Read More: [Auckland Hotels Must Go] Auckland Top 15 Hotels List

How to choose where to stay in Rotorua, find it in 3 Steps

STEP 1:Find your budget for stay in Rotorua

You can first thing about the budget you want to spend in hotels. In Rotorua, I have summarize the price of Top 15 hotels

STEP 2:Where to go in Rotorua

As a traveler, exploring new places is the most important part. If you stay around the attractions, this can save your time and money in Rotorua 😀

  • Whakarewarewa Forest
  • Waiotapu Geothermal Park
  • Rainbow Hot Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park
  • Tipuya
  • Kuirau Park
  • Rotorus Museum of Art and History
  • Rotorua Lake
  • Waikati Valley Hot Springs
  • Municipal Park
  • Tamaki Maori Village

STEP 3:Pick the one in Rotorua(Rotorua Hotels)

3 Tips to pick where to stay:

  1. Review Score:above 8.0
  2. Review the comments:Check if there are a lot of Positive Feedback
  3. Location:I usually choose the place near attractions to save my time
PriceAccommodation namescoreLow season price (USD)AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceHoliday Inn Rotorua8.3155AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceHamurana Lodge8.8124AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceBella Vista Motel Rotorua8.1110AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceCleveland Thermal Motel8.1107AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieRock Solid Backpackers8.418AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieRotorua Downtown Backpackers8.414AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieYHA Rotorua8.414AgodaBooking.com
List of Top 7 Rotorua Hotels Recommendations
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If you prefer to live on Airbnb , want to experience the local culture of a foreign country, and feel like going home, you can use the ” Y&J World Tour Exclusive Discount Link “, and you can get NTD1900 (USD67) for free when you book a room for the first time.

Popular activities (reader discount)

Top 1“The Lord of the Rings” movie scene Hobbit village tour
Top 2Rotorua Aerial Cable Car
Top 3Hell’s Gate Mud Bath and Hot Spring Relaxation Tour10% off
Top 4Hell’s Gate Geological Experience Tour10% off
Top 5Whakarewarewa: Maori Village Tour10% off
Rotorua Hotels

4 mid-priced accommodations

Holiday Inn Rotorua

Rotorua Hotels
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​03:00 PM | Check Out: 11:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 155 | NTD 4650

Introduction : Located on the edge of the Redwoods, it has free parking spaces, an attached fitness center, a year-round geothermal heated swimming pool and two hot water massage pools! You can directly see Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve and Historical Village!

Very close to the geothermal park, convenient parking, well-equipped facilities, and there is a market nearby on Saturdays!

Room with air-conditioning, tea/coffee making facilities and cable TV, free movies and two children’s channels.

Nearby attractions : Te Puia, Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Museum of Art and History, Kuirau Park, Whakarewarewa Forest, Municipal Park, Rainbow Hot Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Lake Rotorua, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Pros: There is free parking! Very close to the geothermal park, convenient parking, well-equipped facilities, and there is a market nearby on Saturdays!
  • Disadvantages:

Hamurana Lodge

Rotorua Hotels
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​02:00 PM | Check Out: 11:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 124 | NTD 3720

Introduction : Located between 15 hectares of landscaped gardens, it is only a 15-minute drive from Rotorua city center and Rotorua International Airport, between the city center and the airport! There is an outdoor swimming pool, a day spa, a bar and a comfortable guest lounge!

The rooms have stylish furnishings, flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, modern art and natural wood and stone decorations. They are equipped with a large private bathroom with a glass wall shower.

Nearby attractions : Lake Rotorua, Rainbow Hot Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Kuirau Park, Rotorus Museum of Art and History, Tamaki Maori Village, Te Puia, Municipal Park, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: beautiful and quiet environment, easy to go to the airport and the city center!
  • Disadvantages:

Bella Vista Motel Rotorua

Where to stay in Rotorua
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​2:00 PM | Check Out: 10:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : low season price USD 110 | NTD 3300

Introduction : Next to Kuirau Thermal Park, there are Rotorua Aquatic Center and Rotorua Hospital nearby, with laundry facilities, outdoor barbecue area, grassland!

Nearby attractions : Kuirau Park, Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Art and History Museum, Rainbow Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Te Puia, Lake Rotorua, Municipal Park, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: The boss is very good, the service attitude is very good, and very enthusiastic!
  • Disadvantages:

Cleveland Thermal Motel

Where to stay in Rotorua
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​02:00 PM | Check Out: 10:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 107 | NTD 3210

Introduction : Close to Lake Rotorua, there are coin-operated laundry facilities, tour desk, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free on-site parking!

The room has heating facilities, ironing equipment, a 42-inch flat-screen TV with all Freeview channels, an outdoor patio area with a table and chairs, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a microwave.

Lake Rotorua is 500 metres away, Rotorua Regional Airport is 13 km away, Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland geothermal park is a 29-minute drive away, and Whakarewarewa Thermal Village is a 29-minute drive away. It is a 12-minute drive and a 5-minute drive from Polynesian Spa Thermal Hot Pools.

Nearby attractions : Kuirau Park, Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Art and History Museum, Rainbow Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Te Puia, Lake Rotorua, Municipal Park, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: free parking, clean and comfortable, the Thermal Pool is great
  • Disadvantages:

3 affordable, petty-bourgeois accommodations

Rock Solid Backpackers

Where to stay in Rotorua
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​02:00 PM | Check Out: 10:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 18 | NTD 540

Introduction : Located in the city center, it offers free WiFi, a nearby climbing wall and a spacious guest lounge with a tour desk, table tennis table and cinema. It is a 5-minute walk to the Rotorua Visitors Centre and buses station!

The rooms have bed linen, reading lights, heating, shared or private bathroom facilities, and a shared kitchen with cooking facilities.

The Government Gardens, Kirau Park, Arts Village and Polynesian Spa are all within a 10-minute walk away. Rotorua International Airport is within 10 minutes’ walk. 15 minutes by car.

Nearby attractions : Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Museum of Art and History, Kuirau Park, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Municipal Park, Lake Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: free parking, convenient transportation around!
  • Disadvantages:

Rotorua Downtown Backpackers

Where to stay in Rotorua
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​01:00 PM | Check Out: 10:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 14 | NTD 420

Introduction : Located in the center of Rotorua, opposite the tourist information center, main bus routes, and many restaurants and shops around!

There are free unlimited WiFi, new linens, numerous movie collections and an outdoor oasis with barbecue facilities, as well as free pasta, rice, tea and coffee.

Popular nearby attractions include hot spring parks, Maori villages, parks, museums and Lake Rotorua. Provide round-trip shuttle service for activities, located in front of the building.

Accommodation is available in private rooms or dormitory rooms. The rooms are heated and provide linen. Private rooms have a fan and desk. All residents have access to shared bathroom facilities.

Nearby attractions : Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Museum of Art and History, Kuirau Park, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Municipal Park, Lake Rotorua, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: The location is very convenient, 3-5 minutes walk to the bus station
  • Disadvantages:

YHA Rotorua

Where to stay in Rotorua
Rotorua Hotels

Check In: ​​02:00 PM | Check Out: 10:00 AM | Check current prices | Booking.com

Reference price : off-season price USD 14 | NTD 420

Introduction : Next to the Kuirau Park, there is an outdoor terrace with barbecue facilities, a shared kitchen, free parking, and a sightseeing tour counter!

Very close to the geothermal park, convenient parking, well-equipped facilities, and there is a market nearby on Saturdays!

It is about a 2-minute walk from the city center and a 15-minute drive from Rotorua International Airport. This accommodation is about a 10-minute walk from Rotorua Museum and 900 meters from Lake Rotorua.

Nearby attractions : Kuirau Park, Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorus Art and History Museum, Te Puia, Rainbow Springs Bizarre Wildlife Park, Lake Rotorua, Municipal Park, Whakarewarewa Forest, Waikaiti Valley Hot Springs Waiotapu Geothermal Park

  • Advantages: very close to the geothermal park, convenient parking, complete facilities, and a market nearby on Saturdays!
  • Disadvantages:

Where to stay in Rotorua

PriceAccommodation namescoreLow season price (USD)AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceHoliday Inn Rotorua8.3155AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceHamurana Lodge8.8124AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceBella Vista Motel Rotorua8.1110AgodaBooking.com
Mid-priceCleveland Thermal Motel8.1107AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieRock Solid Backpackers8.418AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieRotorua Downtown Backpackers8.414AgodaBooking.com
Petty bourgeoisieYHA Rotorua8.414AgodaBooking.com
Top 7 Rotorua Hotels Recommendation List

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