Holdens Bay Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Skyline Rotorua

Skyline Rotorua

Take in the splendid scenery during a gondola ride and jump in a luge cart to navigate your way down the exciting mountain track.

Skyline Rotorua
Polynesian Spa which includes a lake or waterhole

Polynesian Spa

Set among the serene Government Gardens on the shores of Lake Rotorua, these hot pools are an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

Polynesian Spa
Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest featuring forests

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest

Walk, cycle or ride a horse through this picturesque forest filled with a magnificent array of trees from around the world.

Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Rotorua showing indigenous culture, a river or creek and rainforest

Mitai Maori Village

For a great insight into Māori customs and way of life, sign up for this magical, entertaining and educational cultural experience.

Mitai Maori Village
Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Maori Village

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Tamaki Maori Village
Rotorua which includes night scenes and markets

Eat Street

During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.

Eat Street

Activities

Te Puia Entrance

Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland

AU$346
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Park & Polynesian Spa Day Tour from Auckland
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$46
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$314
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Wai-O-Tapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

AU$41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wai-O-Tapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

AU$255
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience

AU$127
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kaituna River: Whitewater Rafting Experience
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Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

4 out of 5
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$164 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$164
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (584 reviews)
"Super beautiful view of the lake! Everything was great and comfy!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$134 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$134
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent king size bed. Samsung TV very good. Ground floor room handy to parked car. Chapmans Restaurant provided good choices."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$146 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$146
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Happy stay
"Staff very helpful to our request for connecting rooms. Enjoyed the convenience too, in town area. Easy access to food and Polynesian spa"

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Millennium Hotel Rotorua
Marsden Stay Rotorua

Marsden Stay Rotorua

3 out of 5
273 Fenton St, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$88 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$88
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Polynesian Spa and Skyline Rotorua are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"Overall is very good, but one suggestion that they should have mirror in rooms as well. And at least few water bottles in the fridge Thanks"

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$104 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$104
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Incredibly spacious room. Buffet breakfast was great. The property is very tired and could do with an upgrade. But for the price, size of the room, ammenities and included buffet breakfast it was great value for the price."

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Arawa Park Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$148 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$148
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Although the place was great, the decor is dated and dark. Needed to leave light on until I turned the tv on. My bank account was charged once by Expedia and then by the hotel. Thank goodness the hotel saw the mistake and reimbursed my money. This probably needs to be sorted."

Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
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Other neighbourhoods around Holdens Bay

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Owhata

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

Owhata
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Lynmore

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

Lynmore
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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 Tamaki Maori Village.

Ngapuna
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Ohinemutu

Unique features of Ohinemutu include the spas and lake views. Make a stop by Lake Rotorua or St. Faith's Anglican Church while you're exploring the area.

Ohinemutu
Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child

Inner City

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

Inner City
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Fenton Street

4/5(825 area reviews)

Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.

Fenton Street

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