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

Waiotapu: Thermal Park and Lady Knox Geyser Entry Ticket

Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket

AU$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Park Entry Ticket
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+

AU$44
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Geothermal Mineral Baths Experience: Pavilion Pools for 12+
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour

AU$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

AU$39
per adult
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk

AU$39
per adult
Hell's Gate Geothermal Walk
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket

AU$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taupo: Orakei Korako Geothermal Park and Cave Entry Ticket
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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$151 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$151
16 Oct - 17 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location and good service"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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$180 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$180
19 Oct - 20 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and a great hotel"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$169 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$169
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely room on ground floor of the old building. Comfortable bed. Nice decor. TV worked well. Bed comfy. Excellent breakfast. No safe in room which would be a bonus."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is AU$259 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$259
20 Oct - 21 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (451 reviews)
"Great location, probably best hotel in Rotorua. Love the milk on tap. Nice gym, excellent TVs that aren't locked down like other hotels. Negatives - valet parking is so expensive that it sits empty, bed not super comfortable, and the lighting setup is bizarre. Can't turn on bathroom light separately ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Pullman Rotorua
Quest Rotorua Central

Quest Rotorua Central

4 out of 5
1192 Hinemoa Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$209 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$209
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,046 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, comfortable & practical. The room had a kitchen with all you needed, and the bathroom also contained a washer /dryer which was an added plus to our travels. The hotel was close to restaurants, stores and tourist attractions. The staff were very polite, helpful and welcoming."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Quest Rotorua Central
Ambassador Thermal Motel

Ambassador Thermal Motel

3.5 out of 5
Cnr Whakaue & Hinemaru Streets, Rotorua
The price is AU$124 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$124
16 Oct - 17 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! (571 reviews)
"Friendly, helpful and courteous staff. Value for money."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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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