Title: Whakarewarewa Travel Guide: Best of Whakarewarewa, Rotorua Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whakarewarewa](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-Hotels.d553248635926198461.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Rotorua](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Rotorua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Whakarewarewa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whakarewarewa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa.d553248635926198461.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whakarewarewa Travel Guide ## Rotorua ![Aerial: Scenic Blue and green lakes, Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635926198461/998a326f-1cba-49f0-a34b-bfd24fd3887b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/b670ee02-a0de-40b6-b760-dbccd7820dcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/061a7f09-0b9b-430c-9241-96ff6ae9ba80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/6a3f1566-0061-4470-b6d2-b7271c6a0476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whakarewarewa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/cb2f0a77-5d1b-4afe-aaff-064c44b2bb90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whakarewarewa Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Rotorua travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua.dx6048125) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126700/b7db01ba-feb9-4b2c-b691-1aa1261f7c9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest 5/5(21 reviews) Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwoods-Whakarewarewa-Forest-Whakarewarewa.d6126700.Attraction) ![Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/bc2eb169-4914-4622-a226-4cdc9acf1768.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village 4.5/5(18 reviews) You can find out about the history of Rotorua with a trip to Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-The-Living-Maori-Village-Rotorua.d553248621532610766.Attraction) ![Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126698/98546993-394a-4a56-9099-8799f9b86ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute Discover more about the Maori people and the traditional arts and crafts that are integral to their culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Puia-New-Zealand-Maori-Arts-And-Crafts-Institute-Whakarewarewa.d6126698.Attraction) ![Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108102/81c965c8-5515-4ba3-bd98-cb69f1c58e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve Learn about geothermal activity and how the Maori people have been living in these intense surroundings for hundreds of years. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whakarewarewa-Thermal-Reserve-Whakarewarewa.d6108102.Attraction) ![Skyline Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6170998/76ce5618-94a0-4158-9cd5-2f338b022b4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skyline Rotorua 4.5/5(18 reviews) Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skyline-Rotorua-Fairy-Springs.d6170998.Attraction) ![Polynesian Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108090/3fdedc2c-cbab-4061-ab5c-3f9f8a29a73e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Polynesian Spa 5/5(8 reviews) Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polynesian-Spa-Rotorua.d6108090.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306413/5be4b3bc-1bd0-4a9a-bf23-02649fa99ab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hell's Gate Mud Bath & Spas £39 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hells-gate-mud-bath-spas.a1306413.activity-details) ![Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1301877/90de5442-02b3-4496-93fa-bfc3d03b3397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cultural Experience & Seasonal Māori Cuisine at Te Pā Tū £122 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cultural-experience-seasonal-maori-cuisine-at-te-pa-tu.a1301877.activity-details) ![1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/510280/0304acdc-c6a8-4b19-af34-f6a4a5447891.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras £201 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rotorua-tour-from-auckland-with-optional-extras.a510280.activity-details) ![Marvel at the world famous Champagne Pool ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50958715/64a54898-750d-4ba1-8a64-18d83b30477e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua, New Zealand £21 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland.a50958715.activity-details) ![Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394665/dfe1713a-96f6-472c-9e85-10921c86477a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton £134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hobbiton-day-tour-from-rotorua-with-lunch-at-hobbiton.a1394665.activity-details) ![The Hell's Gate Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1306392/564b61cb-6e85-4af5-90ec-89ee4849852f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Hell's Gate Experience £50 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-hells-gate-experience.a1306392.activity-details) [See all activities in Rotorua](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Rotorua.d6048125.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Whakarewarewa ![Rydges Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/329600/329597/874de647_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Rotorua 10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty £69 20 Apr - 21 Apr 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! (1,125 reviews) Nice people and stay Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=329597&PinnedHotelID=329597&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Imperial Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112920000/112911100/112911062/44ae1b98_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Imperial Hotel Rotorua 7 Tryon St Rotorua Bay of Plenty £66 30 Mar - 31 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Rotorua ... 7.8/10 Good! (58 reviews) Very nice stay, great bed,clean room. Small kitchenet. All you need with great staff. Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026&selected=112911062&PinnedHotelID=112911062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Alpin Motel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7110000/7105600/7105518/3f4f31b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alpin Motel & Conference Centre 16 Sala Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £70 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this golf aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews) It was a very nice stay with friendly and helpful Staff! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=7105518&PinnedHotelID=7105518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Greenview Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4040000/4035500/4035469/12200247_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenview Motel 418 Fenton Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty £52 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Skyline Rotorua and Rotorua Golf Club are located nearby. 6/10 (360 reviews) Great location, basic but had everything we needed. Would stay again Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=4035469&PinnedHotelID=4035469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Millennium Hotel Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14900/14866/185850e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel Rotorua 1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua £108 1 Apr - 2 Apr 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) Walkable location to nearby restaurants. Also walkable to Eat Street, though driving is petty convenient around the area. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=14866&PinnedHotelID=14866&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) ![Pullman Rotorua](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42410000/42400500/42400473/11fed01c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pullman Rotorua 1135 Arawa St Rotorua £134 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (500 reviews) Nice property and friendly Staff. Unfortunately no pool and no reasonable breakfast. Breakfast room is overcrowded at all times, QR codes for ordering not working. Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=42400473&PinnedHotelID=42400473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635926198461) [See all 665 properties in Whakarewarewa](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F03%2F2026&endDate=31%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635926198461) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Whakarewarewa hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30)[29 Mar - 30 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635926198461&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Whakarewarewa ![Fenton Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048125/d01e66d3-bb86-4d05-892a-753a0a999da4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fenton Park Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Fenton-Park.dx692988084226846720) ![Driving along Fenton Street on a beautiful sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248633981724521/10db59a4-e984-4b21-9931-35e1d1cc0021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Fenton Street 4.5/5(30 area reviews) You'll love the luxurious spas in Fenton Street, and you might want to stick around to check out Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre, a top place to visit. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Fenton-Street.dx553248633981724521) ![Kuirau Park walk in Rotorua, the thermal wonderland of New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692988033134428160/23220576-801f-4554-86e4-83b0f5f936c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Glenholme.dx692988033134428160) ![Saint Faiths Anglican Church, Ohinemutu Maori Village, Rotorua, North Island, New Zealand.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692988053976186880/3440f7b0-b276-426f-a491-7115622fe585.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Victoria If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Victoria.dx692988053976186880) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ngapuna While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Government Gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Ngapuna.dx692988067775586304) ![Aerial view of Rotorua, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/939459702950367232/e43839d9-5d13-460c-93f7-81877aadb57e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Inner City If you're spending some time in Inner City, Rotorua Night Market and Tamaki Maori Village are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rotorua-Inner-City.dx939459702950367232) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Whakarewarewa Travel Guide