Western Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Western Heights
Stay near popular Western Heights attractions
Activities
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hobbiton Day Tour from Rotorua with lunch at Hobbiton
AU$230
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rotorua: Jade Carving Experience at a Local Studio
AU$38
per adult
Agrodome Farm Experience including Farm Show and Farm Tour - Rotorua
AU$54
per adult
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
AU$46
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Western Heights Hotel Deals
Prince's Gate Hotel
1057 Arawa Street Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$148 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$148
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Millennium Hotel Rotorua
1270 Hinemaru Street Rotorua
The price is AU$162 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$162
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Rydges Rotorua
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa Rotorua Bay of Plenty
The price is AU$145 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$145
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Newina Rotorua
3 Bidois Road Rotorua Rotorua
The price is AU$150 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$150
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (399 reviews)
"Hot tube was outstanding after a long day of tramping"
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
237 Fenton Street Rotorua
The price is AU$126 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$126
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Central location and plenty of parking. Large and modern rooms, staff very friendly and helpful throughout. Air conditioning / heating a little noisy at times. Overall a good base for a few days exploring the area."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
9-11 Tutanekai St Rotorua
The price is AU$154 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$154
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel lobby and restaurant areas were pleasant, and the location was very convenient, with easy access to nearby eateries, the lake walking track, and a children’s playground. However, the rooms, and particularly the bathrooms, felt quite outdated.The bathroom also did not have an extractor fan, ..."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
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.
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Our guide on where to stay in Western Heights
Find the best Western Heights areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Inner City
If you're spending some time in Inner City, Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Central Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Umi Mostafa
Open Photo by Umi Mostafa
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 Tikitapu is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Photo by Jan Hammond
Open Photo by Jan Hammond
Owhata
When in Owhata, you can plan a visit to Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest and Polynesian Spa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
