Kawaha Point Travel Guide

Rotorua

A forested path surrounded by dense ferns and moss-covered rocks.
A modern building with large glass windows and a cable car system.
A row of bicycles parked on a hill overlooking a city and a large body of water.
A canoe with people dressed in traditional attire, surrounded by a forested area with ferns and a group of onlookers.
A water slide with a person at the end, surrounded by greenery.

Things to do


Top hotels in Kawaha Point

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel

5 out of 5
171 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is £166 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£166
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (146 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable. We got a beautiful lake view. Breakfast was very good and with good food options. The staff was really friendly and particularly Manika was very nice and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Black Swan Lakeside Boutique Hotel
On The Point - Lake Rotorua

On The Point - Lake Rotorua

5 out of 5
214 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is £369 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
£369
24 Sept - 25 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
"Truly one of my most magical hotel stays ever. My private cottage was beautiful and perfect, the grounds with roaming sheep and donkeys were so lovely and peaceful, the lodge was beautiful and the staff was incredible. The lake view is stunning. Very nice made to order breakfast every morning and ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

On The Point - Lake Rotorua
Koura Lodge

Koura Lodge

5 out of 5
209 Kawaha Point Road Rotorua
The price is £218 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
£218
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
"The location is excellent but that is where it ends. I have no idea why everyone is giving it the 4 or 5 stars. Please people tell the truth. The rooms are mediocre at best and very dated. The shower robes basically told the full story. They were fraying to bits. The bed was uncomfortable to sleep ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Koura Lodge
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is £85 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
£85
16 Sept - 17 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room Nice warm pool"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is £80 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£80
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,175 reviews)
"Great hotel - little bit out of the main town (need a car to get around). One concern was a lack of power outlets near the beds (for charging devices)."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is £81 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£81
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Such a beautiful old building that the owners are taking very good care of. The rooms were plush but small. The majority of the staff bent over backwards to help us and show us around. Recommend staying here for the history of the building."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Prince's Gate Hotel
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Where to stay in Kawaha Point

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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.

Inner City

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

Lake Okareka

Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Owhata

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

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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