Inner City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Inner City
Stay near popular Inner City attractions
Activities

Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton

Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio

Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua

Rotorua Tour from Auckland with Optional Extras
Our pick of the best Inner City Hotel Deals

JetPark Hotel Rotorua

Prince's Gate Hotel
"Didn’t have to leave the premises for a relaxing overnight getaway in Winter. Comfortable room, beautiful decor, had a delicious meal at the restaurant on site, relaxed in the hot pool at night under the stars and again first thing in the morning. Booked the private sauna and pool. Professional staff, ..."
Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
"Good location. Proximity to Eat Street and Lake Rotorua. Wonderful views. Property is well equipped with facilities such as pool and spa. Staff are friendly, especially the breakfast team. Praises to the ladies at the breakfast area, hardworking, polite and welcoming. Property and rooms are very ..."
Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Pullman Rotorua
"clean room"
Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Quest Rotorua Central
"This is a lovely hotel in a prime location. I hadn’t been to Rotorua before so had no idea of where things were. Quest was near everywhere I wanted to go! The room was tidy and spacious. Staff were lovely."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Regent of Rotorua
"I stayed at the Regent Rotorua with my two sons during a family trip. The hotel was clean with useful an amenities, including a kitchenette, two queen beds, and a sofa. Best of all was location: adjacent alleyway with a dozen restaurants and shops, dozens of downtown food and shopping options, and ..."
Reviewed on 11 July 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 Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute while you're exploring the area.

Lake Okareka
Travellers like the parks in Lake Okareka, and Lake Okareka 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.

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.
Lynmore
When in Lynmore, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.












