Owhata Travel Guide
Rotorua

Things to do

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude High Ropes Adventure
Top hotels in Owhata

Renovated perfection next to Redwoods now 30% off
"Clean, comfortable house in good location convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. Great size for our 2 families meeting up for a holiday. Really well stocked house with everything we could want - lots of plates, cutlery, cups, cooking utensils, etc etc. Sheets and towels provided. Nice decor and ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

Rydges Rotorua
"It’s quite noisy as people ban the doors at night and early morning, kids running and screaming in the corridors. Not sure if the higher level would be quieter. Room is reasonably clean but we found some else’s undie in the bathroom."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
"Good location. The room was a bit dated but I think they are working on it"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel
"Charming, older hotel, with beautifully decorated rooms. Vintage, but with modern bathrooms & heat a/c. Front desk staff helpful and accommodating to my needs. Would book again."
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Rooms, bar, restaurant, lobby, pool, views, breakfast etc were great! Lovely ambience and perfect location! Annoying that even at 2pm rooms for us and a lot of guests were not available for check in and the bar although lovely was not staffed so you would have to go looking for staff to get a drink ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Owhata

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

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.

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

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.

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
















