Holdens Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL

AU$337
per adult
TE PUIA Geothermal, Polynesian Spa & Blue Springs Day Tour Ex AKL
1-Day Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Options

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras

AU$378
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,277
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner

AU$240
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Te Pa Tu Māori Cultural Experience with Dinner
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$306
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk

AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Redwoods Altitude, Nighttime Fast Pass, & Treewalk
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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
The price is AU$126 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$126
28 Sept - 29 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! (588 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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$141 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$141
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,022 reviews)
"I like everything 😁👍"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Rydges Rotorua
Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Millennium Hotel Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$158 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$158
9 Oct - 10 Oct
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! (1,002 reviews)
Gettaway time
"We had a great stay. We enjoyed the pool and gym. I had a massage in the spa which was amazing! Service was great and our room serviced each day. Lovely food in the restaurant."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 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$82 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$82
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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! (250 reviews)
"It was easy access to main areas"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Marsden Stay Rotorua
Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
The price is AU$114 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$114
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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)
"Enjoyed our visit"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 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$143 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$143
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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! (1,011 reviews)
"The property was easily situated in the road in to the CBD and easily walkable to main shops and restaurants. Around a 20 minute walk to Eat Street and less to the Polynesian spa. We had a large room, with amenities. Breakfast was suitable with continental options. Great for a Nespresso pod machine ..."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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
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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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.

Fenton Park

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