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

Activities


Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals

Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$184 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$184
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location, clean and convenient, the staff are very friendly and accommodating, however the only issue we had is the pool and spa are being maintained so couldn't be used but they do provide access to Polynesian Spa family pools, and parking is also under maintenance, would be good to be informed ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Prince's Gate Hotel
JetPark Hotel Rotorua

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

4 out of 5
237 Fenton Street, Corner Victoria Street, Rotorua
The price is AU$142 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$142
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff were so friendly and helpful. We stayed to head to Hobbiton, and the helped recommend we see Te Puia and experience the Polynesia Spa. Good location, town itself doesn’t have much, so wouldn’t expect any more."

Reviewed on 4 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$179 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$179
14 Oct - 15 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel. Our room was large with a great view of the lake. Would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
Pullman Rotorua

Pullman Rotorua

5 out of 5
1135 Arawa St, Rotorua
The price is AU$268 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$268
13 Oct - 14 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$201 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$201
12 Oct - 13 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$130 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$130
10 Oct - 11 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! (570 reviews)
"Clean rooms and nice thermal pool"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Ambassador Thermal Motel
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.

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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