Holdens Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Holdens Bay
Stay near popular Holdens Bay attractions
Activities
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
AU$253
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
AU$37
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
AU$54
per adult
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
AU$379
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Holdens Bay Hotel Deals
Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort
77 Robinson Avenue, Holden's Bay Rotorua
The price is AU$116 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$116
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (663 reviews)
"Very nice property and excellent location"
Reviewed on 20 July 2026
Rydges Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$151 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
AU$151
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (1,179 reviews)
"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
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$166 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$166
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Good location. The room was a bit dated but I think they are working on it"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is AU$132 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$132
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Prince's Gate Hotel
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$116 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$116
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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)
"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
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is AU$141 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$141
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Arrived at 2pm, wasn't able to check in until 6pm. People everywhere unable to check in to rooms amd having to wait, very frustrating and disappointing"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Holdens Bay
Find the best Holdens Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa
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.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
