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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Aura Accommodation	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 328 reviews	View
Regent of Rotorua	4.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 919 reviews	View
JetPark Hotel Rotorua	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua	1.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Prince's Gate Hotel	5.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Where to stay in Inner City

Find the best Inner City areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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Owhata

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

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This is a geothermal area in Rotorua. The local guide took us to the Maori village where we watched the traditional dance including haka. This place is so beautiful it's worth it driving 3 hours from Auckland

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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Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.

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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This place was interesting. If you've never seen geothermal activity before it's super interesting. Huge area that takes about an hour to walk. I still liked wai-o-tupo "better", if I had to pick one... But they both are very different and it was pretty cool to see all the bubbling mud. And if your already there to soak in the mud and use the spa, checking out the grounds in a no brainer

Tikitere

Travellers like the parks in Tikitere, and Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Ambassador Thermal Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodation was very nice and tidy. Love the view. Very handy to go around the town and very close to the shops and the lake. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it."

Quest Rotorua Central

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great little hotel!! Excellent location was my main factor but it went above and beyond expectations! Rooms are spotless, spacious and very well appointed. Extremely comfortable mattress, ample pillows and the kitchenette has everything you need…plus I cannot get over having a small w/d in the rooms here, so great when you’re here for multiple weeks. Do not miss the excellent French cafe a few doors down for a quick bite and delicious cafe! "

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 Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village as part of your Inner City travel plans.

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

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Regent of Rotorua is the highest ranked property in Inner City. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Aura Accommodation and Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua.

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

Expedia has 31 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 Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Inner City include Rotorua Arts Village, Blue Baths and Polynesian Spa. When you're sightseeing in Rotorua, Government Gardens and Rotorua Museum are also worth a stop.

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Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Prince's Gate Hotel

Pullman Rotorua

Regent of Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Aura Accommodation

Lake Lodge Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel

Kiwi As Guest House

Pukaki Holiday Apartments

Kowhai motel

Astray Motel

Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW

Rotorua Citizens Club

Flying Pig Backpackers Rotorua

Stay Hostel Rotorua

Haka House Rotorua

Rock Solid Backpackers Rotorua

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Geyser Lookout BnB

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Where to stay in Inner City

Lake Okareka

Owhata

Whakarewarewa

Glenholme

Tikitere

Top Inner City Hotel Reviews

Ambassador Thermal Motel

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