Inner City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Inner City
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre
Learn about the events happening in Sir Howard Morrison Performing Arts Centre during your trip to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
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.
Activities
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals
Pullman Rotorua
"Staff is very friendly and helpful. Access with temporary parking is key and rooms are very spacious. I appreciate when slippers are a baseline amenity!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"A really great central city hotel with friendly and helpful staff. We went as a family of 4 and had a nice big room for all of us. The kids particularly enjoyed the buffet breakfast! The staff were helpful with parking options and with access to the storage rooms for our bikes. We would definitely ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
"Highly recommended. Walking distance from Shops and restaurants. Very clean. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
"Staff are welcoming, helpful and deliver great customer service. Enjoyed their restaurant, food amazing staff amazing! Relaxed everyday in the spas. All amenities we needed are within walking distance. Will definitely return 😁"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
"Modern apartment in the center of town with ultra clean rooms and comfy beds."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Ambassador Thermal Motel
"Good staff,clean room and nice place."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Inner City
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 Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve while you're exploring the area.
Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Owhata
If you're spending some time in Owhata, Lake Rotorua and Haiku Pathway are top sights worth seeing.
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 Government Gardens.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
