Inner City Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rotorua Museum of Art and History which includes interior views as well as an individual child
Rotorua Museum of Art and History featuring heritage elements and outdoor eating
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Rotorua showing a lake or waterhole
Rotorua showing markets and night scenes

Popular places to visit

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

Rotorua Central Mall

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Central Mall

Rotorua Night Market

You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua Night Market

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre

Activities

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,293
per adult
4-Day Auckland to Wellington via Rotorua Tour
Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua

AU$310
per adult
Te Puia Geothermal Valley - Rotorua
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour

AU$1,293
per adult
4-Day Wellington to Auckland via Rotorua Tour
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

AU$41
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
enjoy our geothermal waters

Thermal Path Tour

AU$135
per adult
Thermal Path Tour
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
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Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$135 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$135
6 Oct - 7 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! (1,007 reviews)
"We come down every year for my daughters netball tournament and we have been coming to jet park 2 years now. We will definitely be back again next year"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
The price is AU$182 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$182
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Our favourite interaction was with Sunny. She was warm, friendly and a great laugh. It set the tone for our stay, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks Sunny! You’re the best x"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$161 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$161
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Unique and cool colonial hotel
"Prince's Gate is a nice hotel that leans into its colonial history. It is warm and welcoming and the rooms have a style unlike other places in Rotorua. The location is also fantastic. Parking is only available on the street, not on the property."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$239
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (446 reviews)
"Staff very helpful. Clean. Beautiful gardens"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Pullman Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$197 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$197
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,043 reviews)
"The Quest Rotorua Central Hotel is a beautiful Hotel right in the middle of the main city and only walking distance to all the lovely restaurants Parking available for free right in front of the Hotel from 5pm - 9am, but you can still park until around 10am without any fee’s, then free from Sat @ ..."

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets, Rotorua
The price is AU$129 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$129
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (566 reviews)
"Love the themal pools. The staff are friendly and helpful. Walking distance to eat street and the lake."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Ambassador Thermal Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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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.

Victoria
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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.

Glenholme
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Utuhina

While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Kuirau Park and Rotorua Central Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Utuhina
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Koutu

While visiting Koutu, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Rotorua and Tribal Lights Cultural Theatre.

Koutu
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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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